The Best Horse Books for Kids This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. When I was ten, my best friend Charlotte, who was obsessed with horses, taught me how to play a horse game she had invented. I had never actually been on a horse, and I don’t think I had ever […]
Homeschool Starter Kit
If you never thought you’d homeschool, and you suddenly find yourself doing it, this is the place for you! Homeschooling can seem like an overwhelming task. There is a lot of information out there, and many intimidating scenarios portrayed on ‘picture-perfect’ social media accounts. However, before you start overthinking things too much, I’d like you […]
3 Easy Steps for Teaching Your Child to Read
Does the thought of teaching your child to read make your heart race? I’ll admit that my two biggest fears when we started homeschooling were the prospects of teaching my child how to read and of one day having to conquer algebra. After all, reading is the basis for everything in between! Homeschooling = A […]
Homeschooling is Freedom to Learn
Customizing Homeschool to Meet the Needs of Our Students How to Nurture the Freedom to Learn As home educators, we have the freedom and flexibility to customize our homeschools to our students’ individual needs. This is probably the biggest perk of homeschooling. Our primary goal as our children’s teachers should be to nurture their joy […]
Picture Books About Racism
Diverse picture books should be a part of every child’s library, and these picture books about racism are especially timely. It is as important as ever to start having conversations with kids about race early on. A picture book is a wonderful teaching tool and conversation starter. I find that older students, and even adults, […]
Black Women in Science
A Black History Book for Kids These bold stories about black women in the field of science and mathematics are inspiring and make it easy to include diverse materials in your home or classroom. Black Women in Science: A Black History Book for Kids features 15 African American women who made major contributions to the […]
The Real Story of Rosa Parks
So Other People Would Be Also Free Rosa Parks helped to spark change at the beginning of the civil rights movement in America. Her life experience up to the point where she refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus led her to make that historical choice. So Other People Would Be Also […]
Civil Rights Books for Kids
Books to Teach Civil Rights This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Do you know how to start a conversation about civil rights with your young children? Sometimes, sharing a book together can open the door to a conversation and questions kids might be thinking about. Children are never too young to […]
The Story of Jane Goodall
A Biography Book for New Readers The Story of Jane Goodall: A Biography Book for New Readers (The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers) introduces young readers to the life of an amazing scientist. Jane Goodall has been a nature lover all of her life, and her drive to become a scientist propelled […]
The Story of Alexander Hamilton
A Biography Book for New Readers The Story of Alexander Hamilton: A Biography Book for New Readers (The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers) is a story about the life of one of America’s most important founding fathers. This nonfiction biography is specifically written for new readers and has easy-to-understand language and short […]
5 Ways to Master Your Learning Environment During COVID-19
Many schools have made the switch to distance learning in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many parents are faced with the unexpected task of facilitating a quality learning environment from home. Obviously, we all want to provide the best education for our kids, but this is often difficult when we are unable to properly prepare […]
Self-Awareness for Kids
4 Resources for Empowering Kids Through Mindfulness and Gratitude Especially in this time of uncertainty and social distancing, kids are dealing with big feelings. They often don’t know how to express their anxieties and worries in productive ways. Teaching self-awareness for kids is just as important to their health as teaching them hygeine and safety. […]