Back-to-school season is upon us and that can only mean one thing – time to hit the books! Common core books, that is.

What exactly is the Common Core? The Common Core is a set of high-quality academic standards in mathematics and English language arts/literacy (ELA). These learning goals outline what a student should know and be able to do at the end of each grade. The Common Core Standards for English Language Arts call for students to read increasingly complex texts. Reading for pleasure is the best way to help your child see the value of exploring new worlds and new words, and to progress to more challenging books. Here are ways to foster a love of reading at home:

• Provide access to lots of reading material, including books, newspapers and magazines.
• Make frequent visits to the library. Let your child choose books that are of interest to her. Books that reinforce the content she is learning in school will be particularly beneficial, allowing her to build knowledge and vocabulary systematically.
• Read aloud together each evening, in whatever language you feel comfortable. Ask questions about what you read, calling attention to new vocabulary. If your child doesn't know an answer, have her delve into the text again for clues.

And if you think of what the term “core” means in the more general sense – it means to get to the middle of something. The heart of it all. The center of the universe. The book specialists at Bulk Bookstore can certainly agree with the NCCS choice for wording – books ARE the center of our universe!

Because Bulk Bookstore is so connected to the learning and educational needs of all students across this great nation, we’ve got a library full of common core approved books for you to choose from, including:

• Common core books for teachers
• Common core book lists for elementary school
• Common core book lists for middle school
• Common core book lists for high school

AND, the ultimate common core survival guide – common core standard books.

From the core of our library to yours – we’ve got you covered for a new year full of common core learning initiatives. For more information or to place your common core bulk book order, connect with a book specialist today.