Discover which books I recommend for kids, teens, and adults, based on my reading this month. Every September, when the homeschool year begins, I also begin teaching online book clubs. I love it, but it means that the book lists for my classes consume my reading time. Thankfully, I love reading great children’s literature, and…
Learn which books I recommend for kids, teens, and adults based on my reading this month. Every August, I take a break from teaching online book clubs. It gives me time to rest before the coming school year. That means I get to do a little reading for myself while continuing to preview kids’ titles….
There are so many incredible books for sixth graders on the shelves today. You’ll find books that help kids address relatable issues, inspire them to pursue their dreams, and give them windows into the world around them. Best of all, quality books for sixth graders can be an excellent platform for meaningful discussions between parents…
Learn which books I recommend for kids, teens, and adults based on my own reading this month. This month was quite an adventurous month. My husband and I celebrated 25 year years of marriage with a trip to San Diego. We ate good food, enjoyed uninterrupted conversation, and adventured around the town. He was at…
Homeschooling an only child is certainly different from homeschooling a group of siblings. There are some challenges you’ll face as you homeschool an only child and lots of myths to discover too. Whatever you find, don’t get discouraged. There are lots of amazing perks to homeschooling an only child too. It’s different, but it’s certainly…
My kids are entering their teen years and the amount of required reading for school has definitely increased compared to their younger years. The amount of reading began picking up the pace during middle school and it continues to increase each year. For some of my kids, this is a welcome change. They love getting…
Manatee Summer by Evan Griffith is a story about friendship, conservation, and navigating the difficulties in life. This realistic fiction book was the foundation of some great discussions about theme in my online book club for kids. The main character felt relatable to many of them and they loved the inclusion of a manatee. I…
