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EPIC BEGINNINGS

You Are Your Child’s First Teacher—Let Epic Help You Shine

Every child’s journey to academic success begins long before the first day of school—and it starts with you at home. As a parent or caregiver, you are your child’s first and most influential teacher. The time you spend together in these early years lays the foundation for a lifetime of learning.

 

That’s why Epic Beginnings is here—to support and empower you with free, easy-to-use and engaging resources designed to help your little one reach important early childhood milestones. Whether you’re exploring colors and numbers, sharing a story or simply playing together, you’re building skills that will prepare your child to thrive in school and beyond.

 

The Epic Beginnings Resource Library is packed with tools that focus on:

 

  • Early literacy and language development.

 

  • Foundational math and science concepts.

 

  • Social-emotional growth and whole child wellness.

 

  • Learning through play and everyday routines.

 

When caregivers are equipped and confident, children flourish. Epic is excited to partner with you in this important role because when families are empowered, futures are brighter.

👉 Start exploring the tools for success below and take the first steps toward school readiness—together.

For more information about Epic Beginnings, contact:

Kristi Rich

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Epic Beginnings Book List

Epic Beginnings Book List is your go-to guide for jumpstarting your child’s learning journey at home. Designed for parents and caregivers, our carefully curated book list builds early literacy, math, science and social-emotional skills—all through the joy of reading and play.

These engaging stories and resources support key milestones, spark curiosity and make learning fun and easy. When families are empowered, kids thrive in school and beyond. Start strong with the Epic Beginnings Book List—where every story opens the door to lifelong learning and brighter futures.

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The Greedy Triangle

Marilyn Burns

Math Concepts

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Summer Green to Autumn Gold

Mia Posada

Fall

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Apples and Pumpkins

Anne Rockwell

Fall

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Fletcher and the Falling Leaves

Julia Rawlinson

Fall

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The Leaves on the Trees

Thom Wiley

Fall

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Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn

Kenard Pak

Fall

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Peppa's Windy Fall Day

Fall

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Going on a Leaf Hunt

Steve Metzger

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Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf

Lois Ehlert

Fall

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Let it Fall

Maryann Cocca-Leffler

Fall

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Snowballs

Lois Ehlert

Winter

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The Hat

Jan Brett

Winter

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Time to Sleep

Denise Flemming

Winter

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Snowmen at Night

Caralyn Buchner

Winter

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Over and Under the Snow

Kate Messner

Winter

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The Snowy Day

Ezra Jack Keats

Winter

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Five Little Penguins Slipping on the Ice

Steve Metzger

Winter

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Leaf Man

Lois Ehlert

Fall

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Fall Leaves

Loretta Holland

Fall

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Little Elliot, Fall Friends

Mike Curato

Fall

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There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves

Lucille Colandro

Fall

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The Berenstain Bears Harvest Festival

Mike Berenstain

Fall

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Arthur Jumps into Fall

Marc Brown

Fall

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Because of an Acorn

Lola Schaefer

Fall

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Leaves! Leaves! Leaves!

Nancy Wallace

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The Leaf Thief

Alice Hemming

Fall

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The First Day of Winter

Denise Flemming

Winter

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Red Sled

Patricia Thomas

Winter

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All About the North and South Poles

Christina Gordeski

Winter

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Three Snow Bears

Jan Brett

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Snowmen at Work

Caralyn Buchner

Winter

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Sleep, Bear

Shelby Alinsky

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Sam's Snowy Day

Mary Labatt

Winter

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Hello, Snow

Hope Vestergaard

Winter

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The Scarecrow's Hat

Ken Brown

Fall

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It's Fall

Linda Glasser

Fall

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Fall Harvest:Bringing in Food

Martha Rustad

Fall

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The Busy Little Squirrel

Nancy Tafuri

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Fall Weather: Cooler Temperatures

Martha Rustad

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Mouse's First Fall

Lauren Thompson

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Leaves

David Stein

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Fall Leaves Fall

Zoe Hall

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The Very Last Leaf

Stef Wade

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The Mitten

Jan Brett

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Bear Snores On

Karma Wilson

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Penguins ABC

Kevin Schafer

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Winter Wonderland

Jill Esbaum

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Sneezy the Snowman

Maureen Wright

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Snow

Marion Bauer

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Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?

Bill Martin, Jr

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If you know an Epic student or family in need of support through our Epic Beginnings program, please complete the form below.

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