Are your kids obsessed with sharks? Folks, my kids love sharks! They have tracked a shark named Lydia for several years around the Atlantic ocean. They've explored sharks with chalk pastels. There are favorite documentaries that make appearances again, and again... Then, there are the books, shark books. These tried and true favorites have been read and re-read for many years. This post may … [Read more...] about 15 Shark Books for Shark Loving Kids
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20 Favorite Children’s Poetry Books
Children's poetry books are a rich way for kids to enjoy limericks, poetic stanzas, tongue twisters, and rhymes. Through poetry, they learn the joy of play on words, puns, and metaphors all while using their imaginations. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. 20 Favorite Children's Poetry Books and Poetry Teatime I was never a … [Read more...] about 20 Favorite Children’s Poetry Books
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
10 Books for Kids Who Loved A Wrinkle in Time
There are books that help children fall in love with reading. Some books fall into the "childhood favorites" category. A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle does just that! This book has entertained millions since it was published in 1962. But what about after your child has finished reading this beloved novel? What's next? Here are 10 books for kids who loved "A Wrinkle in … [Read more...] about 10 Books for Kids Who Loved A Wrinkle in Time
Exploring Art: Art Books and Games for Kids
Do you need some art inspiration for your homeschool? I've got over 30 art books plus art related games to help you make the most of the master artists! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Exploring Art: Art Books and Games for Kids We have been on a MAJOR art kick the past couple of months. I'd say it all started with Monet and … [Read more...] about Exploring Art: Art Books and Games for Kids