Reading

We love studying penguins and watching live animal cams of them from zoos across the country. Since reading is a key part to any unit study, these 21 penguin books …

Get ready to celebrate the Christmas season with read-alouds that kids love! These 24 Christmas books for kids are a great place to start! ‘Tis the season of magical anticipation, …

I used to teach an online class about the wonderful book Chester’s Way by Kevin Henkes. Before the class began, students had an opportunity to make a Mouse Ears Headband to wear …

Little Miss is so excited to begin ukulele lessons this school year that she’s been reading up on children’s books about music for the last few weeks. Everything from orchestra instruments to …

When working with preschoolers, games should be both fun and educational. Finding ways to enjoy learning is so important when children are young and impressionable, plus finding preschool learning games …

Reading is one of the best activities for kids on the go and in this digital era, finding reading apps for kids is a high priority. When choosing a reading …

Online reading games help engage reluctant readers and teach them the skills they need to become more proficient, fluent readers. I know, because that’s what has helped my kids. They …

My kids have always loved learning about space and the planets. There was rarely a clear summer night when they weren’t gazing up at the stars asking about the constellations. …

Preschool books are some of my favorite books, because they teach children about the world around them – and inside of them! – in a fun, stress-free way. ​ This post …

When my youngest started a Montessori preschool, we were both a bit of a wreck. The older two were attending a homeschool co-op one day a week and they offered a …

Keeping them engaged when they’re not in game is simple – when you have Minecraft related activities! Here are 100 Minecraft activities and resources that are perfect for your block …

We’ve talked about Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Rosa Parks, and Eleanor Roosevelt. It’s been a fascinating look at some of our countries figures and how they all have …

One of the favorite activities around here is to ride bikes. In fact, if they could ride them year round, my kids would be outside all day every day. As …

Do trips to the library result in your kid bringing back more DVDs to watch than books to read? When you want your children to experience the joys of reading, …

One of the strongest is definitely hearing. There is nothing more comforting than a mother’s voice. That’s why talking, singing, and reading will relax your little one in a heartbeat. …

Instead of focusing on the darkness of winter, focus on the fun! The 10 snow related books are perfect for checking out from the library on your next trip out …

My oldest is enrolled in an online charter school, so while he does his school work at home with us, he’s not technically homeschooled in the traditional sense of the word. The …

The youngest finished her first Magic Tree House book last week for her homeschool reading program and she was so incredibly excited. I was excited for her as the reading level for …

After all, homeschool kids are really no different than their public school counterparts when it comes to wanting a break after a long year.   Thankfully, there are plenty of …

In Pennsylvania, one of the homeschooling requirements is that we keep a log of books that each child reads throughout the school year. When the kids were little I would …