Suddenly, unexpectedly, homeschooling
I think I stumbled into something good today, and I love it when that happens. I thought I would share it here in hopes it will help another mama in the throes. First, the backstory: My kids are getting over being sick. It was nothing terrible, but it was enough to disrupt sleep and moods…
When I was in second grade, my teacher, Mrs. Hemeon, read James and the Giant Peach aloud. Mrs. Hemeon was a dynamic storyteller. The entire class was enraptured, the room was silent. And that’s tough to accomplish with a room filled with second graders! Once we had finished the book, our class created a play…
When I was a little girl, I loved poetry. Somewhere along the path to adulthood, I became disconnected from poetry… and, if we’re being honest, a little intimidated. Thankfully, I had children and all of that changed. My kiddos have helped me to see the magic of poetry. Today, I am going to share some tips…
What is your favorite gift to give? Would you like to know my favorite? Drum-roll, please… My favorite gift to give, hands down, is a good book. But not just any good book. I like to give inscription-worthy books for children. My Uncle John gave me A Light in the Attic for Christmas in 1987. He wrote an…
I love when dear friends introduce me to new and wonderful books (Thanks, H!). It’s an added bonus when friends introduce me to books that are not only wonderful but also inspiring. Today I’m sharing our little family’s latest obsession: Ordinary People Change the World by Brad Meltzer. But first, a word about biographies. It is important…
Lately, Leo has been losing quite a bit of sleep over global warming. That apple, man! It does not fall far! *Disclosure: I received several of these books at no cost from Candlewick Press. I was not required to write a review, but our family enjoyed them immensely and I believe they would be a…
