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Monthly Book Log April 2018 {Age 5}
After typing up this post I realized all of our reads this month were either old or seemed like it! Copyrights of 1947, 1942, 1963, and the newbie with a setting from the turn of 19th century. This post contains…
Poetry Teatime: Tips for Getting Started
When I first heard about Poetry Teatime it sounded intimidating but impressive. Could I really have such a cultured time with my rough & tumble little boys? Turns out, YES! This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I…
Our Favorite First Poetry Books
Maybe this is the English teacher in me, but I always strive to include poetry in my bookworms’ literacy experiences– whether those bookworms were my students or my own bookworms. Oh the fun I had with my students doing poetry…
Monthly Book Log {March 2018, Age 5}
This month’s book log has something for everyone to love– from preschool through adult! We read such a variety of levels this month, from long chapter books (we devoured 3 of the Little House audios as a family) to early…
10 Picture Books About Giants
We’ve been in a kick of reading GIANT books. Not 300 page tomes but books that feature l-a-r-g-e creatures. Giants, ogres, and other beings with “terrible tusks and terrible claws and terrible teeth in [their] terrible jaws.” This post contains…
Simple Easter Ideas: Literacy Egg Hunt & Resurrection Garden
The Easters of my childhood were magical due to the location we celebrated in (Florida, visiting my grandparents) and the very unique way my grandparents celebrated with us. On Easter morning we awoke to find the “special tide” had visited…
Last Year’s Gifts We’re Still Using
The elusive gift with staying power. I know I’m always searching for it, so I thought I would share gifts from last year that we’re still using. My bookworms are now about to turn 3 and 5 (in the next…
The Moon {Obsession, Meet Book series}
We’ve had a long standing obsession with the moon, but it has gone through cycles 😉 Pun intended. We are now (in early elementary school) most interested in moon cycles and learning the name of the monthly moon and the…
It’s Natural: Nature Books for Kids
The “great” outdoors used to be a term that was lost on me. Kids change you. I now schedule our weeks with intentional outdoor time– whether exploring new hiking trails, seeking out nature classes, or just leaving margin in our…
Fabulous “F” Authors {Picture Book Tour}
In one of the libraries that we frequent, we have now rounded the corner to a new bookshelf with the passing of the “F” section! We’ve discovered some fabulous books on this stop! I hope you find some new gems…
Our Year of Playing Skillfully {Homeschool Preschool Curriculum}
I can’t remember how I happened upon the book The Homegrown Preschooler. (It’s highly likely I was browsing the library shelves.) But in any case, that chance meeting has profoundly impacted our family. I recall crying as I read through the…
Monthly Book Log Blog {May}
We are in an incredibly sweet spot of reading with our bookworms (ages 4 and 2.5). It’s equal partnership now– me introducing books, and their requesting books to read. It’s our family culture and we are never without a bookmark…
Picture Book Tour: Excellent “E” Authors
We’re moving right along in our picture book tour! While the “E” sections of the libraries that we frequent contain fewer titles, they are home to some heavy hitters! My bookworms and I have been kept quite busy with the…
Rainy Reads: 10 Picture Books for Rainy Days
The wet days of early Spring have given us ample opportunities to pull out our rain boots and splash in the puddles, search for worms, and hope for a glimpse of a rainbow… and of course READ lots of rain…
Delectable “D” Authors {Picture Book Tour}
The “D” shelves are filled with delectable choices for your bookworms! Although it’s a huge undertaking, I am so glad that I decided to take on this “picture book tour” project! Exploring each area has reminded me of titles I have overlooked…
