In the cold days of winter, there’s nothing like cozying up with a good book and a cup of hot cocoa. Here are some of our favorite winter themed picture books you and your family will love. The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats No book has captured the magic and sense of possibility of the […]
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10 Picture Book Biographies About Women Who Changed the World
We strongly believe you’re never too old for a good picture book! In this booklist you’ll find stories of courage and perseverance from some of the world’s most inspiring women. 50 True Stories of Daring Women of God: Courageous World Changers by Shirley Raye Redmond This is illustrated reference book […]
Read MorePicture Books for Everyone: Why You Should Keep Reading Picture Books Even After Your Child Learns To Read
Sometimes as homeschool parents we can unwittingly value our kids’ reading for themselves as more important than them being read to. Sometimes when we emphasize kids reading independently we can unwittingly devalue the importance of reading enjoyable stories together. We spend so many hours on letter sounds and sight words […]
Read More10 Favorite Picture Books (and One Chapter Book Read Aloud) for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is right around the corner. We’re putting in our library requests and checking our bookshelves to pull together a nice stack of Thanksgiving books to share with our children. These are a few of my favorite Thanksgiving picture books, along with one longer read-aloud that’s great for enjoying with […]
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When fall is in the air, nothing is more inviting than cuddling up with your little ones to enjoy a great picture book together. Here are some of our favorite titles that will get you in an autumn mood. The Ox-Cart Man by Donald Hall This classic book follows a […]
Read MoreSummer Learning Activities for Your Baseball Fan
It’s the season for America’s favorite pastime, the staple of many summers – baseball! If you’ve got a baseball lover, these activities are sure to keep them learning and having fun all summer long. We’ve got free printable activities and a list of great baseball picture books just for you […]
Read More9 Ways To Enjoy Language Arts Together with Limited Resources
Many of us find ourselves home with our kids even more than usual due to the COVID-19 situation. With libraries closed, co-op classes on hold, and friends and family kept at a distance, you may feel like you don’t have enough books and resources to really be able to teach […]
Read More10 Favorite Picture Books for Spring
With the days getting longer and sunnier, we’ve got a wonderful list of spring themed picture books for you. These books are perfect for reading under a shady tree, packing with a picnic for a stroll through the garden, or cuddling up with on the couch after a morning out […]
Read More7 Rewards of Read-Alouds
I recently spoke with my older children about our read-aloud days of homeschooling. I spoke with my oldest (who is now a college student) along with four of my other daughters whose ages range from 9 – 18. I collected these ideas from our homeschool days and would like to […]
Read More20 Great Books for Black History Month
Every February we set aside some time to commemorate the African-American community and celebrate the impact they have had on our nation. Reading books together as a family is a wonderful way to learn more about these great Americans and the important contributions they have made to our society. Here’s […]
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