Our recent visit to Patrick Henry’s Red Hill was exciting for more reasons than the hands-on ones I shared yesterday. It’s where we got to meet author Jenny L. Cote for a writing workshop. I’ve always wanted to go to a book signing, and although I’ve gotten a few invitations from authors whose books I’ve… Continue reading Learning to Write with Author Jenny L. Cote
Tag: children’s book
How to Host Your Own ‘Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library’ Party
My Big Helper has been talking about this month’s Chris Grabenstein book club event for weeks. She’s been counting down the days, then the hours, all while bouncing off the walls and carrying her invitation around with her endlessly. We love Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library. There are so many things you can learn from… Continue reading How to Host Your Own ‘Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library’ Party
How to Host Your Own ‘Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library’ Party
My Big Helper has been talking about this month’s Chris Grabenstein book club event for weeks. She’s been counting down the days, then the hours, all while bouncing off the walls and carrying her invitation around with her endlessly. We love his book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, and using a mixture of video tape… Continue reading How to Host Your Own ‘Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library’ Party
1 Easy Way to Teach about the American Southwest
Recently my Little Man asked to read Elise Broach’s book Missing on Superstition Mountain. I knew he would love it – it’s packed full of adventure, danger, and treasure hunting – but I hesitated. This book is perfect for teaching about the American Southwest. There are many, many threads that can be tugged to build… Continue reading 1 Easy Way to Teach about the American Southwest
Book Club, Boys’ Edition: “The Lemonade Crime”
The boys were really excited about this month’s book pick:
“Blue Ribbon Trail Ride” by Miralee Ferrell
Thirteen-year old Kate and her friends came up with the perfect way to raise money for her autistic younger brother and others to attend summer camp—a horse scavenger hunt! As local businesses donate money and prizes, Kate keeps the entry fees in her mom’s antique jewelry box. But when the box and the money disappear,… Continue reading “Blue Ribbon Trail Ride” by Miralee Ferrell
NEW! Mock Trial Materials from A Nest in the Rocks
I plan book club events months in advance. That’s why I was thrown last month when the boys asked to dig into a book in a way I hadn’t planned. Worse yet, I wasn’t sure exactly how to do what they asked, and I knew that figuring it out would require a lot of time… Continue reading NEW! Mock Trial Materials from A Nest in the Rocks
A FREE Field Trip + Chocolate Unit
Videri, a fair-trade and locally-owned chocolate factory in downtown Raleigh, NC, makes for a fantastic field trip. The self-guided tour is a fun way to see the chocolate process in action, but if you’re not close enough to drop by on your own, I have great news! Gypsy Road is featuring our trip to Videri… Continue reading A FREE Field Trip + Chocolate Unit
Book Club, Girls’ Edition: “Stealing Magic”
This week the girls took their turn at Stealing Magic, the second book in The Sixty-Eight Rooms series by Marianne Malone. While the boys read this book last week, the girls took a very different approach to it. After discussing the story, we moved right into painting. Jack and Ruthie traveled to Paris in 1837… Continue reading Book Club, Girls’ Edition: “Stealing Magic”
Book Club, Boys’ Edition: “Stealing Magic”
I was really excited about this month’s book pick. I love when the kids love a particular book enough to request the next in the series, and that’s how we ended up reading Stealing Magic. The second in The Sixty-Eight Rooms series by Marianne Malone, this story continues Ruthie and Jack’s adventures in… Continue reading Book Club, Boys’ Edition: “Stealing Magic”
