Even as an adult, I enjoy reading mystery books for middle school students. The stories are often engaging, exciting, and full of creative characters. I’ll admit that mystery books have always been my favorite genre, and they still are. But that all began when I was kid so that makes it twice as fun to…
Yes! Believe it or not, Shakespeare is for kids! And one great way to introduce your kids to Shakespeare is to introduce them to his life and works. Books are a wonderful way to introduce your children to this famous playwright in fun and creative ways. Then when you are ready, I also plenty of…
These Mr. Popper’s Penguins book club activities will help create magical memories any time of year, but it’s particularly appropriate for the winter. Using these ideas, you can plan a book club meeting full of fun activities, games, and treats. From penguin games to handprint penguin crafts, your book club for kids will have a…
A good mystery book for kids is a great way to engage your child in a story they won’t want to put down. From page-turning whodunit books to mysterious events, a mystery book will keep your kids turning pages until the mystery is solved. This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. Mystery…
Who doesn’t love to cozy up on the sofa with a good picture book to read during the winter? And snuggling under a fuzzy blanket makes a cozy reading moment even more precious. So grab your hot cocoa, some fuzzy blankets, and your babies because I’ve got a list of 100 winter-themed picture books for you…
Homeschooling with graphic novels is an effective way to teach a variety of topics and skills. Graphic novels are engaging as well as educational and most kids love reading them. In fact, graphic novels continue to rise in popularity, making them readily available on a wide variety of topics. A graphic novel can offer a change…
The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton was the focus of our literature study this month. This is a particularly fantastic book to read with a group of high schoolers because the author was in high school when she wrote the book. Add in some candy cigarettes, book-themed costumes, and some fantastic food ideas and you have a…