When a book is turned into a movie, everyone has opinions when you compare the book version to the movie. There is no adaptation that does it perfectly so every attempt leaves plenty of room for discussion. Whether you love it or hate it, the movie adaptation of a book always makes for a great …
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Sometimes I stumble upon an idea or story that sparks a creative teaching idea to use with my homeschool writing students. The story of Ernest Hemingway’s six-word memoir was one of those stories that lead to a memorable and fun creative writing project for the teens. As soon as I read the story of the …
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It can be hard to find good books for your kids during their middle school years, which is why I was so excited to gather this list of winter books for middle school kids. I think middle school is such a great age for stories full of daring adventures, growth and challenges, and just plain …
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There is nothing cozier than curling up by the fireplace or on the sofa with a blanket and reading a winter-themed book. Read as a family or let everyone select their own title. No matter how your family wants to read them, these winter-themed chapter books are perfect titles to read while curled up by …
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It’s that time of year when we say goodbye to the current year and usher in a new one. It’s a perfect time for a fun, family New Year’s Activity that encourages everyone to record memories from the past as they look forward to the coming year. It’s the perfect time to pause and reflect …
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Is your family ready to diversify their reading this month with a January reading challenge? I hope you’ll join my family and break out of your reading ruts while having a little fun along the way. The January reading challenge is part of our Year-Long Reading Challenge for Families. The concept is simple – read …
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Is your family ready to have some fun reading this year? Are you reading to up your game a bit and explore some new titles? Then I have a great solution – the Celebrate a Book Year Long Reading Challenge for Families! The idea is simple. Each month you’ll receive a monthly reading challenge wtih …
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