The three R’s have never looked so good. Time to study up.

Reading
The ABCs come home in Quiara Hudes’s new book, Welcome to My Neighborhood ($17), which has vignettes like “N is for the noisy neighbors who sit on the stoop and catch the breeze.” They’ll learn that school smarts and street smarts can be one and the same.

’Riting
State history isn’t boring with a colorful California-themed pencil set ($10) emblazoned with term-paper-worthy tidbits like “Coastline: 840 Miles.” In other words, crib notes right on your No. 2.

Recess
Streamline snack time with one Cali mom’s earth-friendly and organized bento-style EasyLunchboxes ($14 for 4). The BPA-free plastic compartmentalized containers eliminate the need for wasteful baggies, so you can teach your kids a little something about the other three R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

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BLAST OFF
Boeing Rocket Lab
What: Kiddos explore the science of space inside a giant cube.
Why: It’s rocket science.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Discovery Science Center, 2500 N. Main St., at the Santa Ana Fwy., Santa Ana (714-542-2823). Adults, $13; kids, 3-17, $10; 2 and under, free.

CHOP
Felicity’s Cooking Class
What: Julia Child Jrs. (ages 8 and up) turn out American classics like chicken pot pie and apple popovers.
Why: She’s worn out the Easy-Bake.
When: Mon., 4:30 p.m.
Where: American Girl Place, 189 The Grove Dr., at The Grove. For reservations call, 877-247-5223. Cost is $40.

SEE
Something to Crow About Puppet Show
What: Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the legendary Bob Baker Marionette Theater with a classic farm tale.
Why: A half century of satisfied kids can’t be wrong.
When: Tues.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.; Sat. & Sun., 2:30 p.m.
Where: 1345 W. First St., at Glendale Blvd. Tickets at 213-250-9995 or online at bobbakermarionettes.com. Adults and children 2 and older, $20; kids under 2, free.

Photo: Courtesy of Skylight Books

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