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”
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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”
Book Club, Boys’ Edition: “The Map Trap”
This month’s book has my son studying his atlas and planning for a cross-country trip. Why? We read The Map Trap by Andrew Clements. It’s about a boy who adores maps and is being blackmailed by someone after making all sorts of really creative ones. Of course, we had to do that. After summarizing and… Continue reading Book Club, Boys’ Edition: “The Map Trap”
Book Club, Boys’ Edition: “Nick and Tesla’s High-Voltage Danger Lab”
This month we ventured where we’ve never gone before – into the field of hard-core science. We read Nick and Tesla, too, and want to do the next book in the series. In effect, then, we learned how to strip wires, build basic circuits, and the boys are asking for more science and books. I… Continue reading Book Club, Boys’ Edition: “Nick and Tesla’s High-Voltage Danger Lab”
Book Club, Boys’ Edition: “George Washington’s Socks”
I have been so excited about this month’s book club event, and I can’t wait to tell you all about it! We’re studying the American Revolution right now, and so the boys read
Book Club, Girls’ Edition: “Toliver’s Secret”
We’re studying the Revolutionary War era right now, and so this month our girls read
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
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
Early American History Unit Study Review & Sale
I love American history, so I was excited to have the opportunity to review this new Early American History Unit Study from Kristie Mobley. Written in the Charlotte Mason style, centered heavily around quality fiction books and copywork, there are some great activities connected with the study as well. The length of time intended for… Continue reading Early American History Unit Study Review & Sale
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”
