Ivory Publishing®7 min read
22 Careers, 22 Dreams, One Message
The I Want To Be… series introduces children to career possibilities while protecting their freedom to explore and dream.
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Explore articles on children's literacy, career exploration for kids, parenting tips, and the latest from Ivory Publishing®.
Child Development6 min read
Teaching Children That Success Requires More Than Talent
Talent can be valuable, but children also benefit from learning integrity, effort, resilience, responsibility, and curiosity.
Parenting & Education6 min read
Questions to Ask Children About Careers
Open-ended questions help children explore interests and possibilities without feeling pressured to choose a career.
Career Exploration7 min read
Careers Children May Not Discover on Their Own
Intentional career exposure helps children learn about meaningful professions they may not encounter in everyday life.
Family Learning5 min read
Grandparents, Stories, and Dreams
Stories, shared reading, and everyday conversations can make intergenerational learning a meaningful part of childhood.
Literacy5 min read
Reading Is More Than a School Skill
Reading introduces children to unfamiliar people, places, ideas, and professions—making it a gateway to discovery.
Family Learning6 min read
Helping Children Understand the Value of Work
Labor Day offers families and educators a chance to talk about work as service, responsibility, contribution, and purpose.
Education7 min read
7 Simple Ways Educators Can Introduce Career Exploration
Seven practical ways teachers, librarians, homeschool educators, and youth leaders can make career discovery part of everyday learning.
Children's Books7 min read
Imagination: The Secret Ingredient in Early Learning
Before a child can learn a fact, they must be able to imagine a possibility. Imagination isn't a distraction from learning — it's the engine that drives it. Here's why nurturing imaginative thinking in early childhood is one of the most important things we can do.
Child Development5 min read
Confidence Before Career: Why Children Need to Believe “I Can”
Confidence grows when children are encouraged to learn, ask questions, try again, and see challenges as approachable.
Career Exploration6 min read
Back-to-School Career Conversations to Have With Your Child
As summer winds down and a new school year begins, it's the perfect time to check in with your child about their dreams, interests, and the future they're imagining. These conversations don't have to be heavy — they just have to be honest.
Future Readiness6 min read
The Careers Children Will Enter Are Changing
As work evolves, broad career exposure and adaptable skills can help children approach the future with curiosity.