ICB Holy Bible for Kids This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Adorable Vintage Design The ICB Blessed Garden Bible is an adorable children's Bible with a vintage feel. It features woodland animals and a floral scheme throughout the 24 special color pages with the full International Children's Bible translation. Other … [Read more...] about Blessed Garden Bible (International Children’s Bible)
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Kids’ NIV Visual Study Bible
Explore the Story of the Bible: People, Places, and History This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. NIV Kids' Visual Study Bible---People, Places, and History "brings the Bible to life" with its colorful illustrations, maps, photos, and design. The features include: more than 700 color photographs, illustrations, … [Read more...] about Kids’ NIV Visual Study Bible
Bible Resources for Middle School
Using Humor to Seek Truth This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Got Questions? That's Okay! We have questions, too! That's why these resources for learning more about God's Word and what it means are so helpful. Written with candor and a sense of humor, Bible Trivia, Jokes, & Fun Facts for Kids and Answering … [Read more...] about Bible Resources for Middle School
10 Fun Summer (Home)school Activities
Summer Homeschool Activities Whether you are a year-round homeschooler, or you take a break for the summer, summer (home) school activities are easy and fun to incorporate into your days. A more relaxed schedule and more daylight hours allow time for electives and other subjects that get pushed aside for the essentials during the regular school … [Read more...] about 10 Fun Summer (Home)school Activities
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 … [Read more...] about Color Theory Printable Activity
Early Chapter Books for Young Readers
Summer Book Choices for Young Readers This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. It isn't easy to find really good chapter books for young readers. When a great book comes along, we tend to hold on to it and re-read it over and over again. Even though we continue to "do school" all year round, we take a more relaxed … [Read more...] about Early Chapter Books for Young Readers
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 text come … [Read more...] about Developing Children’s Fine Motor Skills
Which Version of The Odyssey Should I Read?
How do I choose which version of The Odyssey to read? This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. If you have been assigned The Odyssey to read for literature class, you may be wondering how to choose the correct version to read. Some things to consider are your reading experience, your reading level, and your individual … [Read more...] about Which Version of The Odyssey Should I Read?
The Berenstain Bears Friendship Blessings Collection
Five Favorite Berenstain Bears' Living Lights Stories This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. The Berenstain Bears Friendship Blessings Collection is a five-books-in-one collection from the Living Lights series. This series from Zonderkidz is written from a Christian worldview and includes Scripture references and … [Read more...] about The Berenstain Bears Friendship Blessings Collection
EASE Into Middle School
Is My Child Ready for High School? How do you prepare your middle schooler for high school? High school seems like such a daunting event for many homeschool moms, and “the experts” often make us feel like we are behind before we even start. Once sixth grade gets under way, panic sets in with the realization that there is so much to do, and … [Read more...] about EASE Into Middle School
5 Ways to Motivate Middle School Writers
Ah, middle school! A time of hormone surges and living in a sort of limbo stage between childhood and adulthood. As a parent, I do sometimes feel like we’re living in the Matrix when it’s time to sit down and focus on “schoolwork.” And English gets a bad rap anyway as a “boring” required class. Literature and Grammar It’s easy to make the … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Motivate Middle School Writers
Circle C Stepping Stones
Andi Saddles Up & Andi Under the Big Top This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Set in the wild west of the 1800s, the Circle C Stepping Stones books by Susan K. Marlow are geared toward early elementary age readers. The first two books of the projected six-book set are Andi Saddles Up and Andi Under the Big … [Read more...] about Circle C Stepping Stones
NIV Faithlife Study Bible
Intriguing Insights to Inform Your Faith This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Bible study is a vital part of our homeschool, and we have used many resources over the years to help integrate Bible as a complete course each year. As my kids have gotten older, their need for quality age-appropriate resources has … [Read more...] about NIV Faithlife Study Bible
Year-Round Homeschooling
Our Year-Round Homeschooling Journey When we first started our homeschool journey, we pulled my son out of a K5 program three weeks into the school year and started off following the local school calendar. I soon realized that I could cater our calendar to our needs, and not let the school calendar dictate our lives. As the years have gone by … [Read more...] about Year-Round Homeschooling
The Jesus Storybook Bible
Every Story Whispers His Name This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name by Sally Lloyd-Jones and beautifully illustrated by Jago is a unique children's story Bible. This keepsake cloth hardcover edition's cover is embossed in gold. It includes a dedication page, … [Read more...] about The Jesus Storybook Bible
St. Patrick’s Day Printables for Elementary/Middle School
Free St. Patrick's Day Printables Need a fun and easy St. Patrick's Day activity for your elementary or middle school aged kids? These printable activities will help! Our freebie has a St. Patrick's Day scrambled word activity, library checklist, and St. Pat's Day themed notebook page. This activity will add to your magical day of fun while … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day Printables for Elementary/Middle School
St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Kids
Fun & Easy St. Patrick's Day Activities This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner! I don't know about you, but my kids love to get into the green spirit and celebrate this day. They look forward to a day that's all about magic and fun. To keep the theme going, I like to add … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Kids
Homeschool Convention Survival Tips
Whether you're a newbie homeschool or a seasoned veteran, homeschool conventions provide a valuable source of encouragement, information, and fellowship. Hitting the Road: Homeschool Convention Time! The first time I walked into a convention center for a homeschool conference, I had already been homeschooling for nine years, but I was immediately … [Read more...] about Homeschool Convention Survival Tips
Would You Like to Know?
Would You Like to Know? Collection This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. The adorable Would You Like to Know? Collection from Candle Books is a set of six little books in a slipcase. The titles include: Would you like to know Jesus? Would you like to know the Story of Easter? Would you like to … [Read more...] about Would You Like to Know?
When God Made You
"You being you is God's dream coming true" This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. As part of the When God Made You launch team, I couldn't be more excited to share this life-affirming book with you! This whimsical, glorious picture book debuts today, but it is already considered a classic at my house. Too many … [Read more...] about When God Made You
