We paint pumpkins every year. It's the perfect Halloween or fall activity. Especially for children who do not have the strength, dexterity, coordination, or are not yet old enough for carving pumpkins. This year was no different although I did read aloud to the children from a new selection of Halloween books while they painted. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Painting & Halloween Picture Books
Books
70 Favorite Audio Books For Kids
Do your kids like audio books? Did you know that audio books offer many educational benefits and make a wonderful learning tool? Our family is hooked on audio books. This has been a love affair that has spanned across many years. Ever since my oldest child, now 10, listened to The Hobbit when he was 4 years old he has loved audio books. What followed was The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, White … [Read more...] about 70 Favorite Audio Books For Kids
20 Creepy Crawly Snake Books
When we were checking out books at the library this past weekend, the librarian commented about how our son must love snakes....he does, but the stack of snake books were actually the books our four-year-old daughter had picked out! Whether you love snakes or fear them, you have to agree that snakes are fascinating creatures. From being legless to being able to taste the air with their forked … [Read more...] about 20 Creepy Crawly Snake Books
Preparing for Fall: Homeschool Curriculum Choices
Preparing for fall in the homeschool world means you are probably looking at all of the curriculum choices available to you. We are not a box curriculum type of family. Don't get me wrong, we use curriculums...just not in the traditional sense of starting at chapter one and continuing until the end. We love to tumble down rabbit holes of learning, get lost in forests of knowledge, and … [Read more...] about Preparing for Fall: Homeschool Curriculum Choices
When Children Choose Math Books
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 how much … [Read more...] about When Children Choose Math Books
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
The Dragon of the Month Club – Book Review
Books about dragons top the list of must reads for our 9 year old son. How exciting for us to discover "The Dragon of the Month Club" by Ian Reading! A book about two friends that discover the magic of dragons and so much more. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. *Disclosure: I received The Dragon of the Month … [Read more...] about The Dragon of the Month Club – Book Review
35 Favorite Read Aloud Books
Are you looking for some great read aloud books to share with your kiddos? One of my favorite things in the whole world is snuggling with my children with a couple of favorite read aloud books. 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 … [Read more...] about 35 Favorite Read Aloud Books
Brownies, Books, and Games in the New Year
The past year has seen many changes and challenges for our family and our homeschool. We found ourselves uprooted from the hustle and bustle of city life, and planted firmly on my sister's farm in Tennessee. Adjusting to the ebb and flow of this new life has been both overwhelming and wonderful. We've found that the seasons of homeschool, much like our lives, can transition and shift. … [Read more...] about Brownies, Books, and Games in the New Year
20 Books for Kids Not Ready for Harry Potter
What if your child isn't ready for Harry Potter? What books are similar but for a younger audience? Here are 20 books for kids that want to dive into the world of fantasy but are 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 … [Read more...] about 20 Books for Kids Not Ready for Harry Potter