More Efficient Speed Reading Essential Speed Reading Techniques: How to Become a Better, Faster Reader is the first book of its kind that I have actually seen results from. Rather than teaching “skimming and scanning” techniques, this little handbook teaches how to really speed up your reading, while reading each word: “It’s an advanced form […]
Bunny Books for Kids
The Best Bunny Books for Kids With gardening season just around the corner, and Easter on its way, we are reading all kinds of books about bunnies right now. We have a cute little rabbit that visits our garden and forages in our yard, so we’re looking forward to seeing him again now that spring […]
Saint Patrick’s Day Activities for Kids
Saint Patrick’s Day Fun for Kids This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Take some shamrocks, add in a few leprechauns, a shillelagh, and a whole bunch of green, and you have the makings for Saint Patrick’s Day, where everyone can feel a wee bit Irish for a day. This Saint Patrick’s […]
Exploring Nature with Kids
If you’re not much of a ‘textbook’ homeschooler, you probably don’t plan to spend a lot of time inside a typical science curriculum. Ever since kindergarten, exploring nature has comprised a large part of our science studies. Even into high school, students can use nature study to either supplement or form the basis for science […]
Transitioning from Homeschool to College
The thought of your homeschool student graduating is an exciting one, but to many, the jump from the home classroom to college life seems daunting. Perhaps you’ve been there to guide your child’s education since kindergarten, or maybe you started homeschooling later. Either way, you’ve always been there to nurture your growing student. The thought […]
Valentine’s Day Activities for Kids
The Best Valentine’s Day Books for Kids This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. As homeschoolers, isn’t it fun that we can incorporate holiday books into our reading, especially if they increase our understanding of why we celebrate the holidays the way we do? History of the Holiday One of our […]
What to Read Wednesday: Chinese New Year Books for Kids
The Best Chinese New Year Books for Kids This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. We usually do something special for Chinese New Year. My boys love Chinese food and have studied China for our homeschool support group’s International Festival. We have an uncle who lived in China for many years and has […]
Teaching Kids About China
Teach kids to discover a new world Teaching kids about China can seem daunting. However, there are countless possibilities for fun. China has a rich culture that dates back thousands of years. You could spend years studying China’s heritage and history and still learn something new every day. If you plan to include a introduction […]
Cooking with Kids for Chinese New Year
My boys love Chinese food any time, but it is especially fun for us when Chinese New Year rolls around each year. We enjoy learning about different cultures, and China has been an especially fun country to learn about in our history studies. Cooking with Kids: Celebrating Chinese New Year This easy and fun recipe […]
What to Read Wednesday: China Books for Kids
The Best China Books for Kids This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. I am so lucky, because I get to travel to China every morning for my job as an online ESL teacher. It is so much fun to learn more about the culture of China through my students as I […]
The Jesus Bible
A Contemporary Design The Jesus Bible Artist Edition is not only the compelling story of life, but also a beautifully designed book that adds a unique and contemporary edge. The Jesus Bible is unique in that it has taken the familiar and made it modern. With contributors including Louie Giglio, Mac Lucado, John Piper, Ravi […]
Fall Activities for Early Learners
Fall Activities For Young Learners This blog uses referral links. Please read my disclosure policy. Fall temperatures may not be in the air yet (at least where we live)–but it won’t be long before we’ll be seeing some changing leaves on the trees. Is it fall yet where you live? We sure are looking forward to […]