We’re studying the Revolutionary War era right now, and so this month our girls read
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Great Science Stories for Elementary Readers
My kids love science, but they love to read, too. They get especially excited when those two subjects collide. These are some of our very favorite science-based adventure books. Currently, there are only a few books/series on this list – because I have very high standards. While science can be pulled into many, many books,… Continue reading Great Science Stories for Elementary Readers
Book Club: “The Sign of the Beaver”
We kicked off our new year of book club events with a fantastic story:
10 Adventure Stories for Elementary Readers
My kids love to read adventure stories, and I love how enthused they get about reading when they find a good one. There are also great lessons to be learned from adventure stories – lessons about being brave in the face of danger, of trusting God when the path is unknown, and of embracing… Continue reading 10 Adventure Stories for Elementary Readers
Book Club: “Mystery of Biltmore House”
Book club took an interesting turn this month – a really BIG turn. A Biltmore-sized turn. We read The Mystery of Biltmore House was lots of fun to study, and through our meeting, we examined natural science, architecture, art, and history. I love when books provide so many natural avenues for learning! What are your… Continue reading Book Club: “Mystery of Biltmore House”
Become a Published Author with Lulu
Taking school on the road is one of the great perks about homeschooling. Nothing can match being out in the real world, learning about something from an expert who lives and breathes the subject. We’ve met some pretty great ones through the years, but last week we met a bunch of them all at… Continue reading Become a Published Author with Lulu
Book Club, Girls’ Edition: “The 100-Year-Old Secret”
I love book club days, and this group of girls is always fun. This month was no exception as we delved into Edison’s Gold, which we had a blast working with last summer, but while that book focused heavily on the exciting aspects of history and science, this one centered around art and relationships. There… Continue reading Book Club, Girls’ Edition: “The 100-Year-Old Secret”
Why My Kids Read Books About Liars
A few weeks ago, as I was discussing a book with a group of kids at book club, one older child pointed out something with concern. The kids in the book were liars – and they lied not once, but repeatedly throughout the book. Although the story was fun and exciting, why did I choose… Continue reading Why My Kids Read Books About Liars
“The Case of the Jewel Covered Cat Statues” by Cindy Vincent
Buckley and Bogey, Cat Detectives, find their next big case with the Buckley and Bogey Cat Detective Agency to be their most complicated ever! It all starts when someone hides a mysterious package in their Mom’s antique store — in the middle of the night! Of course, the boys find it, and put it in… Continue reading “The Case of the Jewel Covered Cat Statues” by Cindy Vincent
Book Club, Girls’ Edition: “Paris” by Giada de Laurentiis
I always look forward to book club events. I have a blast planning them and watching the kids learn and interact – but it’s been a long time since I anticipated a book event as much as this one. Why? Because
