Are you wanting to start reading poetry to your kids but aren’t sure where to start? Today, I’m sharing 10 great poetry books for kids! These are poetry books for kids that we have on our book shelves at home or have regularly checked out from the library. Some of them contain early nursery rhymes…
When it comes to science, the study of nature is an amazing place to start. Today, I’m sharing a list of some of our favorite books on the topic of nature study.
Today I’m sharing a fun, printable Summer Reading Challenge that you can use with your kids from preschool through 3rd grade. Of all the things to include in your summer homeschool schedule, reading is something you certainly want to make time for. I love that this challenge highlights that reading isn’t just a cozy, indoor,…
Looking for some picture books about birds? If so, great! Today I’m sharing a fantastic bird book list for preschoolers through early elementary. When we first started homeschool, we decided we would try to learn the names of the birds that frequent our backyard. We picked up an an Audubon Society Field Guide, scattered some bird…
Today I’m sharing some picture books about snow. Snow is a real treat where we live. It usually only snows a couple times a year and doesn’t stick around for very long. So, when it does snow, the plans for the day are off and we declare a snow day. Snowmen, snow-angels, snowball fights, and homemade…
Whether you are doing a unit about seasons or are simply wanting to read some short stories about winter, today I’m going to share some of our favorite picture books about winter. From frosty cold temperatures and snow days to winter animals and owling, I’ve got a list of wonderful winter books you can read…
Today I’m sharing our favorite picture books about Christmas. There is something so delightfully enchanting about the holiday season when you have little ones to share it with. They bring such wonder to every aspect from the decorating the tree to preparing festive treats. Whether you are reading Christmas books as part of your Christmas…
November is our month to learn about gratitude, family, fall, and fun. Taking advantage of the teaching opportunities that come along with this month, I wanted to share our favorite picture books about Thanksgiving. Most of these books were library finds for us, because I couldn’t find many among our own collection that were specifically…
Reading books with our kids is an everyday event. I have been sharing some of the classics with my kids and have been pleasantly surprised with how much they are enjoying them. (Almost as much as I am enjoying reading them.) Here are our favorite vintage books for kids.
Every morning after breakfast, I lay the baby down for her morning nap then the other two kids and I snuggle on the couch for reading time. This usually consists of a little reading lesson for Jovie, then she and I take turns reading through a pile of books, while Jace sits back and enjoys the stories.