Filling an Easter basket for little ones can be a challenge if you want to stay away from cheap novelty items and candies that could be chocking hazards. Books are always a wonderful choice! They also last a lot longer than little plastic trinkets! We love these two excellent toddler books for Easter. Jelly Bean […]
Early Learning
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
When I Pray for You
A Celebration of Prayer This blog uses referral links. Please read my disclosure policy. If you’re a parent, I dare you to read When I Pray for You without shedding a tear? Bet you can’t! Matthew Paul Turner has exquisitely captured the prayers, hopes, and dreams all parents have for their kids. From the moment they’re […]
The Best Activity-Based Gifts for Toddlers
Holiday Gift Guide for Toddlers Top 10 Activity-Based Ideas The holidays are fast approaching! During this busy time of year, it helps to plan ahead for gifts so you can avoid the last minute stress of looking for ‘just the right thing’. If you have a toddler in your life, you will want some unique […]
Little Critter Little Blessings Collection
Four Favorite Little Critter Stories in One Collection This blog uses referral links. Please read my disclosure policy. The Little Critter Little Blessings Collection includes four favorite stories from Mercer Meyer. Little Critter learns how to be cooperative, how to be thankful, why being truthful is important, and how to be grateful for things he already possesses in […]
God Made the World
Preschool Creation Resource: God Made the World This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. God Made the World by Sarah Jean Collins is a whimsical picture book for preschoolers. It is a wonderful resource for introducing Bible study and the creation story to little ones, and the large board book format is vibrant and […]
Homeschooling with a Toddler in the House
Toddler Time: 7 Activities to Keep Them Busy Everyone has made it to the table, and Mommy is trying to review multiplication facts with one child and monitor a science lesson with another child, with a toddler who has become mobile and wants to be the focus of attention. Sound familiar? I have been through […]
Wow! The Good News in Four Words
Sharing the Good News with Kids This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Wow!: The Good News in Four Words by Dandi Daley Mackall and Annabel Tempest is a fun way to share the gospel with young kids, because it is such a fun format and encourages kids to interact with the story. The […]
Color Theory Printable Activity
Free Printable Color Theory Activity If you have little learners who are just discovering colors, I have a cute printable activity for you! Click here or on the image below to download our free printable library checklist and color discovery activity! This color discovery printable pack includes Mice Books for Kids Library Checklist and 2 Color Theory Activities […]
Developing Children’s Fine Motor Skills
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. A picture is worth a thousand words, but imagine its value when it also includes corresponding text that not only describes, but engages children and educates adults. In Fine Motor ABC from Skill Builder Books, the photos and […]