📚 Popped! Now Available in 480 Barnes & Noble Stores!

Check out our August Newsletter for more detail!

Dear Clever Noodle Family,

We're excited to announce that Popped! The Reading Game Starring Balloon Dog, in collaboration with world-renowned artist Jeff Koons, is now available in over 480 Barnes & Noble stores nationwide! To celebrate, we’re hosting a special raffle where you can win a limited edition, signed copy of Popped! (worth over $2,500). Just buy your copy at a local store, email us your receipt, and tag us on social media for more chances to win.

Back to School with Clever Noodle
As we head into the new school year, we want to share some back-to-school resources and tips to help parents and educators guide kids in their reading journey. Jacquelyn Davis, Founder of Clever Noodle, shares her insights on why it typically takes children 2-3 years to become fluent readers. Plus, we highlight some of our favorite resources, like Child Mind Institute and Reading Rockets, to support learning challenges and school success.

Featured Products:

• Popped! – An award-winning card game to help kids learn 250 CVC words.
• Kangaroo Cravings – A high-frequency, sight-word game endorsed by literacy and dyslexia experts.

Research & Resources

• The Science of Reading Literacy Briefs by the New York State Education Department
• Small Group Phonics in the Classroom by Timothy Shanahan
• Forget Hot-Button Ed Issues – Voters Want Safe Schools & Kids Who Can Read

Clever Noodle Updates
ICYMI: Watch our This Not That webinar featuring the hosts of Melissa & Lori Love Literacy Podcast for insights into teaching reading effectively.

We’re so grateful for your continued support as we strive to make reading fun and accessible for kids everywhere!

Warmly,
Jacquelyn Davis, Founder of Clever Noodle