The Mitten by Jan Brett is one of our favorite Jan Brett Books. While it’s sweet and simple, there are lots of fun learning opportunities to go along with it. I had way too much fun creating this picture book companion for The Mitten for grades 1-3. It includes skill-building in reading comprehension, sequencing, vocabulary,…
For our animal classification project, we are starting off with animals that start with A. Adding to our daily animal research journal, we will be organizing lists of animals based on their starting letter of the alphabet, then generating a short list of picture books for extended learning. In this series, we’re going beyond simply naming an…
Here’s our list of animals that start with T. For our animal classification, we are adding to our daily animal research journal and are organizing lists of animals based on their starting letter of the alphabet, then generating a short list of picture books for extended learning. Whether you’re putting together a preschool lesson, working on…
Looking for animals that start with S? You’ve come to the right place! We’ve been working on animal classification and adding to our daily animal research journal, and we are organizing lists of animals based on their starting letter of the alphabet, then generating a short list of picture books to go along with them. Whether you’re…
Today we’re are going to explore animals that start with P! We’ve been working on animal classification and adding to our daily animal research journal, and we thought it would be helpful to organize a list of animals based on their beginning letter of the alphabet, then generate a short list of picture books for some…
If you’re looking for a fun and easy DIY pencil bookmark to make with the kids, this one is perfect for back-to-school! Made with colorful washi tape and a few simple supplies, these cute pencil-shaped bookmarks come together in no time and are such a fun way to get kids excited about reading. I love a good…
Looking for the best gratitude books for kids to inspire thankfulness and kindness? The most meaningful gratitude stories aren’t the ones that simply tell children to be grateful—they’re the ones that show how gratitude grows naturally through hardship, hard work, kindness, wonder, and everyday moments. As moms, we know we can’t just tell our kids to have…
Looking for a simple way to turn real flowers into beautiful handmade stickers? This DIY stickers tutorial using dried flowers shows you how to make transparent botanical stickers with just clear packing tape, parchment paper, and some pressed flowers from around your garden or yard. Unlike printable stickers or laminating methods, this technique creates actual peel-and-stick stickers with an adhesive backing, making it a super-easy craft for both kids and…
This year, one of my main science goals for my youngest is learning all about animals and animal classification. Instead of trying to cram everything into a single unit study or buy another curriculum, I wanted to find a way to make it part of our everyday homeschool routine. A little bit each day feels…
Do you have an 8-year-old who’s ready to dive into chapter books? If so, I’ve got a fantastic list of clean and fun must-read chapter books for 8-year-olds that my kids have read and are still reading. From lighthearted tales and adventure stories to mysteries and historical biographies, these books are some of our favorites…
