suddenly, unexpectedly, homeschooling.
Let’s talk about reading aloud for a minute. Most of us read to our children before bed, and that is a wonderful family tradition to have. It is a great way to connect with your children after a busy day, to snuggle, and to calm down before falling asleep. I still need to read to…
As our second year of homeschooling comes to a close, I find myself with not one, not two, but three little homeschoolers in my fold. It has been an amazing journey and I have enjoyed getting to know my children better as learners. One of the most delightful (and delicious!) outcomes of having my daughter home this year…
My children tend to find a series and devour it. Boxcar Children Geronimo Stilton Rainbow Fairies Percy Jackson Harry Potter Anything and everything by Erin Hunter. I could go on and on and on. But then, when the series ends, it can be hard to move on. In our house, we call this book mourning. Just last…
Here is everything wonderful from the week that was. I’d love to hear what you were up to this week. Please share in the comments! My Little Poppies Week in Review 7 Here’s what the poppies have been up to: This week was a fun one. We’re finally catching up from a rough couple weeks. Also,…
Did you know that National Library Week is coming up? National Library Week is sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and has been celebrated each April since 1958. This year, National Library Week will be celebrated from April 10-16 and the theme is Libraries Transform. I don’t know what this homeschooler would do without our library…
Do your kids love animals? Mine sure do! We have hefty heaps of fantastic animal books over here! We also have a bear of a dog living in our home. His name is Finnegan and he’s a real marshmallow. And, like all members of our tribe, Finnegan enjoys a good read aloud. In fact, when…
