Last week my kids experienced the most amazing camp ever. It was Epic Patriot Camp, sponsored by the National Park Service, held at the Abingdon Muster Grounds, and taught, in part, by the wonderful author Jenny L. Cote. For six hours each day, the lived the Revolutionary Battle of King’s Mountain. Over the course of… Continue reading Writing History at Epic Patriot Camp
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Book Club, Girls’ Edition: “Love, Ruby Lavender”
When I first read Love, Ruby Lavender by Deborah Wiles, I knew it would make a great book club pick. About a young girl dealing with the loss of her father, a busy mother, and her best-friend Grandma who’s away for the summer, it’s full of chickens, zucchini, and adventures with the new girl next… Continue reading Book Club, Girls’ Edition: “Love, Ruby Lavender”
NEW! “Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Olympics” Linked Novel Study
You might remember that we love Chris Grabenstein’s Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library. We loved it so much that we made it a book club pick for both the boys and the girls and we’ve read it over and over. That’s why we were over the moon excited to find out that Grabenstein wrote a sequel… Continue reading NEW! “Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Olympics” Linked Novel Study
Book Club, Survival Edition: “The Secret Island”
I first heard about The Secret Island by Enid Blyton while eavesdropping in the library. Awful, right? I didn’t mean to – but some kids were super excited about a book that they’d read and were happily discussing it with the librarian. They all seemed so in love with it that I knew we… Continue reading Book Club, Survival Edition: “The Secret Island”
Learning to Write with Author Jenny L. Cote
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
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:
Field Work Friday: Historic Williamsburg
We’ve been studying the Colonial period and the American Revolution recently, so we were especially excited to have the opportunity to visit Historic Williamsburg. No matter how many books we read or videos we watch, it’s just not the same as seeing inside a historic home. I can’t recreate the same kinds of authentic experiences… Continue reading Field Work Friday: Historic Williamsburg
