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 December 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