I am often asked about the literacy of my children. Many of you may notice that we've always got a book or fifty piled high from the library. My kiddos LOVE books, and I love nothing more than snuggling up with them and reading aloud. There are many things I do to promote reading literacy at home but for my daughter, we are also using All About Reading. *Disclosure: This post may contain … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons We Use All About Reading
No Stress Poetry Teatime and the Brave Writer Lifestyle
Poetry teatime. Does the thought conjure images of magical moments around the table loaded with poetry books, tasty treats, and a lovely tea set? This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. The Brave Writer Lifestyle I'm sure you know how much we love Brave Writer. Like love, love, love Brave Writer! The Brave Writer lifestyle is all … [Read more...] about No Stress Poetry Teatime and the Brave Writer Lifestyle
Audio Adventure Stories About Asia Your Kids Will Love
Asia is a wonderful continent filled with amazing landforms, animals, diversity of culture, food, and people. What better way to explore this amazing continent with your kids than with audio adventure stories about Asia! *Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. I received access to the Around the World Asia Stories at no … [Read more...] about Audio Adventure Stories About Asia Your Kids Will Love
Exploring Spring with Chalk Pastels
Folks, this has been the longest winter I can remember in years! Every time I think spring has arrived, winter rears it's blistery head again! Look, we look love winter as much as the next family. The fluffy flakes mean snowmen and warm firesides, hot chocolate, and ice skating. But eventually, you begin to dream of warm sunny days. There have been days this "Spring" where we see fog, rain, … [Read more...] about Exploring Spring with Chalk Pastels
Fun Brain Activities for Kids
Your brain is the most complex part of your body! It is the part of your body that tells you what's going on around you. The brain even creates the thoughts and feelings that make up your personality! This is definitely a part of the body we need to know more about! The kids and I enjoyed some fun brain activities, this week, that included interesting brain facts, the different parts of … [Read more...] about Fun Brain Activities for Kids
Our Beekeeping Adventure Plus Our Favorite Bee Books
Life on the farm is very different from the hustle and bustle of Atlanta! Beekeeping, for example, isn't something that we saw much of...if any...in our old town. I'm sure it was there. We just didn't know anyone that did it. Here on the farm uncle Joe and his uncle Johnny have honey bees! They have taken my son and I under their wing and are teaching us everything they know. Check out one of … [Read more...] about Our Beekeeping Adventure Plus Our Favorite Bee Books
Exploring Nature with Illustrated Children’s Books
Illustrated children's books are a perfect way for kids to explore nature! Let's face it... we can't always get outside for nature study. The weather may not cooperate, or someone may be feeling poorly. Life happens. Maybe you have had a full day of hiking and exploring, and now your children want to extend their exploration of nature with books? Or you may want to simply strew these … [Read more...] about Exploring Nature with Illustrated Children’s Books
Gardening Books and Activities for Kids
Spring is here! The sweet smell of apple blossoms fill the air and I find it is the perfect time to start gardening with the children. Since moving to the farm it seems the children have taken a wonderful interest in how plants grow. Perhaps it is because their uncle has been plowing the fields, perhaps it is because I keep pointing out all of the fruit trees in bloom, or perhaps they are just … [Read more...] about Gardening Books and Activities for Kids
A Wrinkle in Time Word Search and Vocabulary Cards
If your kids are loving the novel A Wrinkle in Time, then check out this A Wrinkle in Time Word Search and Vocabulary Cards Printable! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. A Wrinkle in Time Word Search This printable packet contains one Word Search for kids with answer key. These twenty-five words can all be found in Madeleine … [Read more...] about A Wrinkle in Time Word Search and Vocabulary Cards
A Wrinkle in Time Cootie Catcher
If your kids loved A Wrinkle in Time, then they'll delight in this A Wrinkle in Time cootie catcher! Add it to your next book club or while enjoying your favorite liverwurst, onion salt, and cream cheese sandwich... Just kidding! I'm more of a bread and jam girl...like Charles Wallace. Seriously. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more … [Read more...] about A Wrinkle in Time Cootie Catcher