It’s summer time! One of my summer goals is always to read more – for both me and my children. And what is more fun than reading summer-themed books during summer vacation? I’ve made a book list of books all about summer time, summer camp, and summer adventures. The Fantastic Secret of Owen Jester SummerRead more
My kids have found sports to be their passion. I spend my weekends walking golf courses or standing on pool decks at swim meets. I never imagined that I would be the sports mom, mainly because I was so terrible at all sports. But my girls are much more athletic than I ever was. TheyRead more
I know I’m not the only mom with kids who are interested in mermaids right now. My house now has mermaid pillows with sparkly sequined tales. We have mermaid themed coloring books and craft projects. Well, I’m using that interest as a springboard to encourage more reading (because the homeschool mom in me can’t resistRead more
As Independence Day approaches, I wanted to honor some of the revolutionary women who helped shape our nation and changed the course of history. This is a celebration of the many women who played a role in the birth of our nation. They Called Her Molly Pitcher Founding Mothers Independent Dames Sybil Ludington: Revolutionary WarRead more
I know my kids are not the only ones who enjoy finding shapes in clouds. And I love a good cloudy, rainy day to curl up and read. So, I combined my two favorite things and created a fun reading list of books about clouds. Some of the books are simply fun stories about cloudsRead more
My animal loving girl has a fun summer book list of whimsical and magical tales, many of them centered around animals. She’s my emerging reader who has just started to tackle some chapter books, and she’s so proud of her new reading ability. She enjoys fantasy but also appreciates off-beat humor and unusual characters. She’sRead more
Dragons! Princesses! Magic! Witches! Fantasy! And strong heroines! That’s the recipe for perfect summer reading for my 10-year-old girl. She loves anything pink and princess and she loves a heartwarming adventure with a female heroine. I think I’ve found a book list to delight her this summer! A Dash of Dragon Once Upon a MarigoldRead more
Summer is the time for some extra delight-directed learning. And that definitely comes into play with our reading lists. I try to choose lots of exciting and adventurous reads for my kids. I want them to be lost in a land of stories and fantasy. Now that my 11-year-old son has decided that he lovesRead more
I’ve been planning the summer reading for my soon-to-be 8th grader. Most of our summer reading is fun, fantastical, magical, and adventuresome. There are a few mystery selections and some historical fiction as well. I know she’ll enjoy these selections as she solves mysteries and journeys to magical lands. Fortune’s Magic Farm Girl Who CouldRead more
Rainy days are meant for hot tea and curling up a chair with an inspiring book. And while you’re reading, you might as well sneak in some theme-based learning and enjoy some excellent literature about rain and rainy days. Here’s a fun book list to get you started, so grab some hot tea and aRead more