My kids asked for math books this week. Seriously! Earlier in the week, at the library, I asked my son if he was looking for anything in particular. He responded that he wanted all the Sir Cumference books, Bedtime Math books, and any similar math books. Really? I mean...OK, sure! I'm not gonna lie. This mamma's heart did a back flip. When Children Choose Math Books Isn't it amazing … [Read more...] about When Children Choose Math Books
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Summer Reading for the Homeschool Mom
Summer is the perfect time to catch up on my reading! For those of you wondering what eclectic mix of books, and trust me it is eclectic, this mama is perusing, here is my summer reading list. Also, I love that many of these are available as audio, because let's face it...mama doesn't always get the luxury of sitting down with a good book. Sometimes she has laundry to fold, dishes to wash, or a … [Read more...] about Summer Reading for the Homeschool Mom
16 Ocean and Sea Creature Books Your Kids will Love
Summer is on the horizon and that means many families are preparing for vacations! More specifically many families, like us, will be making their way to the beach for fun in the sun. Of course the kids excitement is palatable and they have loads of questions about the beach and the ocean. What sort of creatures can they expect to meet? Where does sand come from? What causes high tides and low … [Read more...] about 16 Ocean and Sea Creature Books Your Kids will Love
12 Children’s Books about Love
Love is in the air! With Valentine's Day just around the corner I thought a list of children's book about love was needed. Curl up with your little ones and enjoy these sweet titles that are sure to warm your heart and make them smile. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. 12 Children's Books about Love I Love You … [Read more...] about 12 Children’s Books about Love
35 Favorite Read Aloud Books
One of my favorite things in the whole world is snuggling with my children and reading aloud from a great book. We enjoy picture books as well, but there is nothing like a fantastic chapter book or novel read aloud. I've found that our read alouds really deepen our bond and helps us to connect as a family. Plus I get to re-read some of my favorite childhood books. So, here is a list of … [Read more...] about 35 Favorite Read Aloud Books
Kids’ Books about Galileo
February 15th is Galileo's birthday, so I decided to search out all of the kids' books and fun resources to aid me in teaching our son about the man that designed the first pendulum clock. Galileo improved the telescope and thus discovered sunspots, tracked the phases of Venus, and puzzled over the rings of Saturn. He also went on to discover the four massive moons of Jupiter! This is … [Read more...] about Kids’ Books about Galileo
20 Books for Kids Not Ready for Harry Potter
As many of you know we are a family of HUGE Harry Potter fans! We've read all of the books. We've seen all of the movies. We even created a Hogwarts Gingerbread Castle and a Harry Potter Christmas Tree! We have moved on to other fantasy and adventure books that you can see in my post 25 Books your child should read after Harry Potter. But, what if your child isn't ready for Harry … [Read more...] about 20 Books for Kids Not Ready for Harry Potter
25 Books Your Child Should Read After Harry Potter
Your reluctant reader has finished the Harry Potter series...um...now what? Here they are all glassy eyed and full of wonder from their journey into Hogwarts and Diagon Alley. They are simply unwilling to come back to the muggle world, but instead wish to stay in the realm of fantasy and adventure. Well, I too have found myself in this exact position, and I'm positive I'm not alone. You … [Read more...] about 25 Books Your Child Should Read After Harry Potter
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Books & Activities
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a favorite in our home. We read it every year at Halloween and our kids never seem to tire of it. This year I decided to do a bit more than read the original classic by Washington Irving. This year I wanted to add in a few activities to go along this famous folk tale. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more … [Read more...] about The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Books & Activities
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 our 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 … [Read more...] about Kids Books about Marie Curie to Inspire Your Little Scientist