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
Tag: literature
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”
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
Who Teaches? Seeking Product Reviews!
As you may know, I love writing simple curriculum packets and educational projects. I love finding creative ways for kids to learn while they’re reading, building something, or otherwise having fun – and since we love to read, these are almost always connected to books. A few years ago, I started packaging these products and listing… Continue reading Who Teaches? Seeking Product Reviews!
NEW! Discussion Questions & Writing Projects for Gordan Korman’s “Slacker”
I love when you see how a book can be educational as soon as you start to read it. It’s much, much better when that book is also loads of fun to read, and that’s exactly how I felt after turning the first page of Gordan Korman’s Slacker. Cameron Boxer is very happy to spend his… Continue reading NEW! Discussion Questions & Writing Projects for Gordan Korman’s “Slacker”
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
Heroes of History: George Washington Carver – Review
We’re gearing up for another living history co-op event here, and so we jumped at the chance to read Heroes of History- George Washington Carver from YWAM Publishing as this amazing man fits into our time period perfectly. We were torn, though – there were so many good titles to choose from! We were also interested… Continue reading Heroes of History: George Washington Carver – Review
Taking Book Club to the Treetops with Go Ape USA
I had a hard time finding books for book club (at least initially) when I was planning last summer. I had expected to use lots of classics, but I found that My Little Man had read every single one I pulled off the library shelf! After pestering our friendly librarian for lots of book topics,… Continue reading Taking Book Club to the Treetops with Go Ape USA
Studying Cultures with Carole P. Roman Books – Review
My Little Man loves geography and culture. He loves learning about how other people live, what they eat, what their day-to-day lives look like. That’s why he jumped at the chance to check out three books from the Carole P. Roman books and collections. Carole P. Roman writes books about kids between the ages of… Continue reading Studying Cultures with Carole P. Roman Books – Review
