Discover which books I recommend for kids, teens, and adults, based on my reading this month. Life and our crazy homeschool routine caught up with me this month so I didn’t have much time for my own reading. Most of my books this month were required for teaching my online book clubs so you will…
Finding the right gifts for your college student can be tough, especially if they no longer live at home. You aren’t there to witness and share in their everyday life anymore so it is hard to know what they would find useful, practical, or fun. But I’ve got you covered. This list of gifts for…
A good poetry collection for kids throws open the door to the wide world of poetry by exposing the reader to a wide variety of poems and poets. Over the years we have enjoyed various poetry collections and I’ve collected most of the titles to create this Ultimate Guide to Poetry Collections for Kids. From…
I am a bit of a tea addict. If you know me, then you know that I am never without a cup of tea in my hand. I like my tea hot and I like my tea cold. They are both delicious. And while I am open to trying most any tea, I definitely have…
When it comes time to planning a homeschool year, ideally, I prefer to homeschool history using literature. Literature-based history draws us into historical time periods through people, their lives, and their relationships. Well-chosen books contain stories that connect us deeply to the events and people in history. For our homeschool family, this is much preferable…
Reading Shakespeare with kids can be fun. Yes. I said FUN. Shakespeare was a master wordsmith and his creative use of language is a fantastic way to introduce your kids to The Bard. From his creative words that we still use today to his amazing insults, reading Shakespeare can be a ton of fun and…
Writing I am poems with your kids is such a fun way to celebrate National Poetry Month, but even if it isn’t April, they are a fantastic style of poetry to write at any time of year. It’s a simple format. It’s a fun type of writing. And it’s great for all ages! My kids…
