Reading poems by these creative and delightful children’s poets is a surefire way to introduce your kids to the world of poetry so they will want to return again and again. Introduce one author at a time or dig into several at once. The children’s poets are the favorites in our family and I know…
The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich is a historical fiction book for kids that follows the life of a young Ojibwe girl and her family in the mid-19th century. The novel vividly portrays the daily struggles and joys of Ojibwe life and is a great addition to your history study. This title does include death…
Let’s face it activities for teens aren’t the same as when they were kids. The reality is that “playtime” changes when our kids become tweens and teens. Gone are the days of playground dates and exciting afternoons spent building with lincoln logs and magnetic blocks. But the days of play aren’t gone. They have just…
It will come as no surprise to everyone that I love to read. Yes. I love a good fiction book, but as a homeschooling mom, I also love to read books that inspire and encourage me on my homeschooling journey. This weekend, I sat down with TEACH: Creating Independently Responsible Learners by Dennis DiNoia and…
A good action book for kids will keep a child turning the pages until the book ends. As a child, I remember sitting in my bed late at night reading books like Nancy Drew because I just could. not. stop. The action and suspense in the story drew me in and I couldn’t stop reading…
Miss Quinces by Kat Fajardo is a story about family, growing up, and being your unique self. The illustrations are vivid and the story is fun. It’s a great story to discuss with kids and tweens which is why I chose Miss Quinces for my kid’s graphic novel online book club in 2024. This post…
The Very Very Far North by Dan Bar-El is a fun winter-themed chapter book for kids. Without a doubt, this is a gentle read for readers of all age with sweet characters and fun adventures. This title was a fun and popular read in my online School Year Book Clubs for ages 8-10 in 2024….
