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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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Mouse Was Mad

Linda Urban

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Some Days

Karen Orloff

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Grumpy Pants

Claire Messer

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Finding Spring

Carin Berger

Spring

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A Windy Day in Spring

Charles Ghinga

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Spring is Here, A Story About Seeds!

Joan Holub

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How Do You Know It's Spring

Lisa Herrington

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It's Spring

Linda Glaser

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A Rainbow of My Own

Don Freeman

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Spring Things

Dr. Seuss

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Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring

Kenard Pak

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The Rabbit Listened

Cori Doerrfeld

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When Sophie Gets Angry- Really, Really Angry

Molly Bang

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Grumpy Bird

Jeremy Tankard

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Puddles

Jonathan London

Spring

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Caterpillar Spring, Butterfly Summer

Susan Hood

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Flowers and Showers: A Spring Counting Book

Rebecca Davis

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The Tiny Seed

Eric Carle

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Mouse's First Spring

Lauren Thompson

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When Spring Comes

Kevin Henkes

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I See Spring

Charles Ghigna

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When Sadness Come to Call

Eva Eland

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Ravi's Roar

Tom Percival

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Big Feelings

Alexandra Penfold

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Hail to Spring

Charles Ghigna

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Hurray for Spring!

Patricia Hubbell

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And Then It's Spring

Julie Fogliano

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Spring is Here

Will Hillenbrand

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Little Cloud

Eric Carle

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Singing in the Rain

Tim Hopgood

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Worm Weather

Jean Taft

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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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