I am so flip'in excited to share with you how we are exploring geography through literature! As many of you know, our homeschool thrives on read-alouds, games, art, and nature exploration. This combination works beautifully for my children and for my family. But, sometimes it can be challenging to know which great books pair well with our current study. It takes loads of effort to search … [Read more...] about Geography Through Literature: Around the World with Picture Books
Archives for 2017
Becoming A Family Of Brave Writers
What do you do when your child hates writing? How do you instill a love of writing when it is something that brings nothing but tears and heartache to your child? I must admit I was at a loss when it came to writing in our homeschool. Writing had become an almost painful requirement for both myself and our son. Basic writing prompts only prompted one or two-word responses! That is, until … [Read more...] about Becoming A Family Of Brave Writers
Traveling with Kids: Remember to Bring Audio Books & a Big Travel Mug of Patience
The holidays are upon us and I find myself surrounded by the chaos that is holiday traveling with kids. Our bags are packed for our adventure and excitement is in the air. You know the excitement? The kind that prevents you and your children from sleeping all night long. It is akin to the excitement of Christmas Eve. Except you know that ten minutes after departure you will hear the … [Read more...] about Traveling with Kids: Remember to Bring Audio Books & a Big Travel Mug of Patience
A Picture Book About The Science of Fireflies
Fireflies are such unique insects and captivate children across the world every year. During the summer months, countless children observe the firefly's bioluminescence through glass jars before releasing these wonders of nature back into the night. But how much do your kids really know about the fascinating firefly? I'm thrilled to have discovered the perfect book for learning more about … [Read more...] about A Picture Book About The Science of Fireflies
An Inspiring Picture Book About Patricia Bath
Are you wanting to give your child strong female role models and heroines? Do your children love science? Why not give our daughters real heroines from history that they can look up to? How about an inspiring picture book with a real woman scientist from which to draw inspiration... Are you interested? An Inspiring Picture Book About Patricia Bath My kids love books. And My … [Read more...] about An Inspiring Picture Book About Patricia Bath
20 Magical Books For Your Child To Read: After Harry Potter
Do you have a kid that has finished the Harry Potter series? Maybe your kid is like mine and has also finished all of the books on my list 25 Books Your Child Should Read After Harry Potter... oh yes, one of the real problems of having a child that DEVOURS books! The struggle is real, folks! So, I took to the internet to find what books came next. What magical books would quench my kids thirst … [Read more...] about 20 Magical Books For Your Child To Read: After Harry Potter
Choose Kindness: Wonder Book Cootie Catcher
After reading the book Wonder, by R. J. Palacio, our family is focusing on kindness. August Pullman has stolen my heart along with the hearts of millions of readers...including my 10-year-old. This book was AMAZING and a huge hit in our home! "Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much." - Blaise Pascal *This is not a product for purchase or download* This post may contain affiliate … [Read more...] about Choose Kindness: Wonder Book Cootie Catcher
Kids Books about Marie Curie to Inspire Your Little Scientist
Marie Curie is considered one of the greatest female scientists of all time. With her birthday coming up on November 7th, and my sons love of all things science, I felt a post dedicated to kids' books about Marie Curie, and to inspiring little scientist everywhere was needed. I mean, it's not every day that someone wins the Nobel prize, or that someone wins the Nobel prize twice and in two … [Read more...] about Kids Books about Marie Curie to Inspire Your Little Scientist
All About Spelling for Older Kids
Spelling. It has come up recently with my son. This kid has big plans and it involves spelling. You see, he wants to write a book...an EPIC book with heroes, and battles, and courage, and dragons... Yes, he's letting me in on his grand plans and I'm honored. Especially when he asked me for help. Our son is a great reader, but we've never used a formal spelling … [Read more...] about All About Spelling for Older Kids
A Picture Book About Shark Science
Are your children obsessed with sharks? These apex predators are a diverse and varied group. My son has had an intense fascination with shark science for years! If your kid loves sharks, then you'll want to read the new picture book about how to survive as a shark to them. Also, this book MUST be read aloud in a Pirate voice... You know like, "Yo-ho-ho" and "ARRR Me Mateys!" I'm pretty … [Read more...] about A Picture Book About Shark Science