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
Do your kids love series? My kids love nothing more than discovering a new favorite book and then learning that it’s the beginning of a wonderful series. They curl up with each sequel as if they are old friends. Whenever they finish a book, they always ask, “Mom, are there more?” I absolutely love helpingRead more
I have a new reader in my house! Hooray! Child #4 is now an emerging reader and her reading ability has started to take off this school year. I cannot supply her with enough books to read. And I LOVE that I’m having this problem. If you have an emerging reader who is ready forRead more
We absolutely love audiobooks at our house. My kids have quiet play time each afternoon once they’ve completed their school work. They spend this time building Legos, drawing, coloring, or creating – all while listening to wonderful stories on audio. Here are a few of their current favorite listens. Be ready for laughter and adventureRead more
St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday that is surrounded by legends and leprechauns. We enjoy reading about the history of the holiday and its patron saint while learning more about the culture of Ireland. Here are some fun books to help you share the mystery and magic of the holiday, while still celebrating its historicalRead more
My son, while not reading very well independently, loves to be read to. I spend much of my time reading aloud to him. I hope my efforts will give him a love of stories and of books that will encourage him to keep learning to read. Here are some of the booksRead more
One of our science topics this year was astronomy. My children love learning about space, stars, and the moon. It’s been one of our very favorite science topics. To go along with our science curriculum, we read a giant stack of books about outer space! Here are someRead more