Social-emotional intelligence is key to teaching our children the skills they need to manage all sorts of different emotions and situations. But how can we teach such an important skill? When in doubt my go-to is always books! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. During times of hardship, crisis, and big emotions I … [Read more...] about 50 Children’s Books that Teach Social-Emotional Intelligence
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All About Reading Color Edition: The Best Reading Program Just Got Even Better
The best reading program just got even better, folks! That's right, the All About Reading Color Edition is here! *Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. I received All About Reading: Level 2 at no cost in exchange for a review. A positive review was not required. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. I only choose … [Read more...] about All About Reading Color Edition: The Best Reading Program Just Got Even Better
Star Wars Inspired Bookmarks
The Force is strong with these Star Wars inspired bookmarks! Plus, they make holding your place in your favorite book even more fun. Star Wars fans will thrill at clever puns and fun characters. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Star Wars Inspired Bookmarks for Kids My son was so excited when I presented him with these Star … [Read more...] about Star Wars Inspired Bookmarks
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
5 Reasons We Use All About Reading
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
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
All About Reading: A Multi-Sensory Approach to Reading
Learning to read isn't one size fits all...reading is a unique adventure for each child! It's a special journey. One in which you choose what sort of voyages you become a part of. But, before you are ready to sail the Pequod in search of the elusive white whale you must first learn the alphabet. The sounds of each letter must be mastered before you can go traipsing across the Misty Mountains, … [Read more...] about All About Reading: A Multi-Sensory Approach to Reading
A Fun & Interactive Online Reading Program
Does your child want to learn to read? Perhaps they are already reading and need a little extra practice in their literary skills. I invite you to check out the online reading program, Reading Eggs! One of the reasons we chose homeschooling was to be able to follow our children's interests when and where they happen. Sometimes that means a spur of the moment lesson on the history of the … [Read more...] about A Fun & Interactive Online Reading Program
Our Week in Review
Welcome to another "Week in Review" here at Nourishing My Scholar. I am happy to report that our daughters night terrors have eased up this week and have been replaced with 3am wake ups that involve deep, thought provoking questions like...."what happens to the animals in the desert if all of the cactus were to die?"...true story. Sleep deprivation is not our friend. Coffee, however, has … [Read more...] about Our Week in Review