Age early elementary
Oceanography & Scuba Diving Books {Obsession, Meet Book Series}
“Divers! Divers! Divers!” This refrain has been endlessly repeated in my home over the past 3+ months by Toddler Bookworm, and also about two years ago for a long period of time when Preschool Bookworm was the exact same age.…
Fire Truck Books for Toddlers and Preschoolers {Obsession, Meet Book series}
I suspect that every person who has spent time with a young child can attest to the depth of emotion that a beloved object or topic can evoke: Squeals of pure delight at the sight of the moon. Refusal to…
Picture Book Tour: A to Z Don’t Miss These {“B” Authors}
I’m striking while the iron is hot! Don’t expect these posts to come in quite this pace throughout the remaining 24 letters of the alphabet! If you’re just joining, I’ve begun a shelf-by-shelf tour of the picture book section as…
Picture Book Tour: A to Z Don’t Miss These {“A” Authors}
Ever feel intimidated by selecting a book for your bookworm? Find yourself wandering aimlessly through the library? Wish you had a tour guide who had tested those books with REAL kids? You’ve come to the right place! In this 26…
- Activities, Age 1-2, Age 2-3, Age 3-5, Age 5-8, Age early elementary, Giftable Books, Our Literate Life, Puzzle Books
Visual Feasts for the Kitchen Table, or Easel Worthy Titles
Our family was gifted a perfect bookworm friendly gift this year for Christmas– a wooden book easel. I think it may become our most used gift of the year, and I’ve quickly begun to wonder why we didn’t have one…
Christmas Books with Meat on the Bones
To balance out my Christmas Books for a Two Minute Attention Span, I present to you Christmas Books with Meat on the Bones! These books have plenty of fodder for conversation about the many themes that Christmas stories lend themselves…
- Age 2-3, Age 3-5, Age 5-8, Age early elementary, Christmas Books, Holidays, Music Appreciation, Orchestras and Instruments
Cracking The Nutcracker: What We’re Reading Before We Watch
Confession: I’ve never been to a performance of The Nutcracker! Since Preschool Bookworm is such a fan of the orchestra, I thought we’d give The Nutcracker ballet a shot this year. We’ve been listening to Tchaikovsky’s music, and it’s become…
Fall Faves: A Short List Slightly Expanded
Now that I’ve been blogging over a year, it’s fun to look back on posts from one year ago and reminisce. Like Timehop, but bookish. We have been enjoying last year’s Fall Faves once again this year, and we’ve come…
- Age 0-1, Age 1-2, Age 2-3, Age 3-5, Age early elementary, Christian faith based books, Homeschool, Our Literate Life, Sing Me a Story
[Loving These Lately] Lawn Mowers, Spirituals, Homeschooling & Hilarity
It’s been an eclectic group of books that’s been getting the most love in our house lately, as you can tell from this post’s title! This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. McToad…
- Age 1-2, Age 2-3, Age 3-5, Age 5-8, Age early elementary, Baby Bookworms, Giftable Books, Our Literate Life, Sibling Books
New Baby Books that Don’t Borrow Trouble
When I became a sister, I was the happiest girl on the planet! I had begged my parents for a baby pretty much from the time I could talk, and just before my 4th birthday my wish came true! Fast…
Books About Strong Girls that I Read With My Sons
There’s a lot of testosterone in my home, but that doesn’t keep us from reading about strong girls. The books below feature female protagonists who demonstrate courage, intellect, perseverance, wit, and strength! My Preschool Bookworm loves each of these heroines…
- Age 0-1, Age 1-2, Age 2-3, Age 3-5, Age 5-8, Age early elementary, Our Literate Life, Summer Reading Fun
Our Summer Bucket List, Booked Up
I just LOVE bucket lists! Actually, I love all sorts of lists. I imagine no one is shocked by this fact. (A librarian who loves lists?! How can this be?!) Bucket lists are a special breed. I make them at…
- Activities, Age 3-5, Age 5-8, Age early elementary, Comprehension Strategies, Fine Motor Skills, Our Literate Life
Pretend Play: Little Librarians {Ideas, Skills & Printables}
One of my favorite milestones was when Preschool Bookworm hit the age when pretend play became a “thing”! In my own childhood, I can remember countless hours upon hours playing pretend supermarket and restaurant with my little sister. She always…
April Bookworm Bingo: Literacy Activities {printable}
April is the perfect time to add some reading fun to your routine! The library world is bursting with inspiration: the April calendar includes National Drop Everything and Read Month, celebrated in honor of Beverly Cleary’s birthday in mid April; National…
- Activities, Age 0-1, Age 1-2, Age 2-3, Age 3-5, Age 5-8, Age early elementary, Counting books, Lift the Flap Books, Our Literate Life
5 Kinds of Books We Pack for Waiting Rooms & Restaurants
I’ve shared in the past a bit of the impact Hands Free Mama has had on me as I think about the literacy rich environment I want to create for my family. Today as I packed the diaper bag for a…
