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
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Book Club, Girls’ Edition: “Isabel’s Secret”
This month our girls read Isabel’s Secret – partly because we loved this story, and partly because there were so many fun things we could do with it! There wasn’t nearly enough time for everything, but we pulled out a few great options. I love Jan May’s books, and Isabel is just as wonderful… Continue reading Book Club, Girls’ Edition: “Isabel’s Secret”
Book Club, Girls’ Edition: “Masterpiece” by Elise Broach
This month’s book is true genius. We read Masterpiece by Elise Broach. It’s the story of Marvin, a stag beetle, who lives in an apartment with James’ family. James is not appreciated by most members of his family, and so he decides to draw a picture for James’ birthday. Following that they have lots of… Continue reading Book Club, Girls’ Edition: “Masterpiece” by Elise Broach
Book Club, Girls’ Edition: “Callie’s Contest of Courage”
This month the girls read a really wonderful book: Callie’s Contest of Courage by Jan May. I appreciate this book for many reasons, not the least of these is the way that it encourages girls to be strong and faithful. But it does something else, too: it provides many ways for kids to be like… Continue reading Book Club, Girls’ Edition: “Callie’s Contest of Courage”
Book Club, Boys’ Edition: “The Mystery of Blackbeard the Pirate”
We’re studying pirates right now, so Blackbeard book club ended – but we’re looking forward to more piratical adventures in the weeks to come. Would you enjoy a pirate-themed book club event? On the hunt for some other great pirate resources? Check these out:
Write Your Own Thanksgiving Psalm
One thing that I love about homeschooling is the flexibility to go with the flow when inspiration strikes, and sometimes that springs from the scripture I read during my own early morning quiet time. A few months ago, when I was reading the Psalms, I was struck by the repetition in Psalm 103. I liked… Continue reading Write Your Own Thanksgiving Psalm
‘T’ is for Truck
This week we’ve been working with the letter ‘t,’ and since My Little Man adores trucks, we had to focus our attention on these vehicles. He has several non-fiction books about trucks and has read every one in the children’s section of our local library, so we didn’t spend too much time learning about their… Continue reading ‘T’ is for Truck
Book Club, Girls’ Edition: “Understood Betsy”
When I was a little girl my grandmother gave me a copy of “Understood Betsy” by Dorothy Canfield Fisher. As winter approached and we began to make plans for our January book club, I knew this was the perfect choice. Understood Betsy is the story of Elizabeth Ann, a young girl who… Continue reading Book Club, Girls’ Edition: “Understood Betsy”
Book Club, Girls’ Edition: “The Smuggler’s Treasure” An American Girl Mystery
It’s book club time again! We ate well this month after reading The Smuggler’s Treasure, an American Girl History Mystery set in New Orleans during the War of 1812. I had the chance to visit New Orleans a few years ago – back before Katrina – and so we talked about the… Continue reading Book Club, Girls’ Edition: “The Smuggler’s Treasure” An American Girl Mystery
