For the past few years, I’ve been trying to figure out how to help my kids learn more about the Bible. Not just how to read and study the Bible for themselves, but how to teach them that and more – like how to piece together information, how to use those great pages at the… Continue reading Bible Biographies with Kingdom Files – Review
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NEW! “The Honest Truth” Resources
I get really, really excited when I find a book that is overflowing with exciting learning possibilities, and that’s why I can’t wait to share Dan Gemeinhart’s debut book The Honest Truth with you. The main character Mark is a twelve-year-old boy dealing with a return of the cancer he’s fought most of his life,… Continue reading NEW! “The Honest Truth” Resources
Our Book Club Reading List for 2018-2019
If you’ve been following along here for any length of time, you probably know that I love book club. I love searching for great new books for my kids and their friends. I love digging into those books and looking for the perfect threads I can pull for great literature, history, home ec, science, and… Continue reading Our Book Club Reading List for 2018-2019
NEW! Resources for Gordon Korman’s “WhatsHisFace”
I’m always super excited when I find fun books that have great learning connections, and Gordon Korman’s latest book WhatsHisFace fits the bill perfectly! It’s a hoot, too – I found myself laughing out loud often while reading it. It makes the perfect addition to a unit about Shakespeare. When 12-year-old Cooper Vega moves for… Continue reading NEW! Resources for Gordon Korman’s “WhatsHisFace”
Project Passport World History Studies by Home School in the Woods – Review
I remember loving the study of Greek mythology when I was in middle school. My teacher was tough but let us do fun projects, and the stories were fascinating. I’ve been looking forward to teaching my own kids about Ancient Greece and including those myths and projects. Unfortunately, when I sat down to do some… Continue reading Project Passport World History Studies by Home School in the Woods – Review
New! Discussion & Writing Packet for Gordon Korman’s “Masterminds”
Some books lend themselves really well to discussion and debate, and Gordon Korman’s Masterminds is one of them. Full of sci-fi topics and fast-paced action, kids will fly through it, but there’s the potential for fun learning, too. We used Masterminds for book club (recommended for upper-elementary or middle school) and My Little Man sat… Continue reading New! Discussion & Writing Packet for Gordon Korman’s “Masterminds”
NEW! Literary Analysis by Quote Packet
Recently, for one of My Big Helper’s book club events, I asked the girls to bring their favorite quote from the book. I had a craft project planned out and expected to see the girls each bring a quote or two; boy, did they surprise me! Especially My Big Helper. Not knowing what the quote… Continue reading NEW! Literary Analysis by Quote Packet
Thinking Critically with The Critical Thinking Co. – Review
It’s not every day that most kids have the opportunity to solve crimes, but that’s exactly what we’ve been doing each time we crack open Critical Thinking Detective Book 1 from The Critical Thinking Co.™. This is a book full of mysteries to which the reader becomes the detective, and unlike most workbooks, there’s a mystery… Continue reading Thinking Critically with The Critical Thinking Co. – Review
Book Club: “Stealing Air” by Trent Reedy
Yesterday we held our last book club event for this school year. We read a Stealing Air – a book that I debated about but ultimately chose because I love the reality and the outrageous fun and daring of the characters. They don’t always make the best choices, but they are real ones. It gave… Continue reading Book Club: “Stealing Air” by Trent Reedy
Kids Email Safe Email – Review
I was in college when social media really seemed to take off, and I’ve enjoyed daily usage of it since then. That’s when I got my first email account, and it was fun to send and receive messages from friends and family, near and far. My kids have been wanting that same privilege, especially since… Continue reading Kids Email Safe Email – Review
