Books & Activities for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
In 1983, the U.S. Congress declared the third Monday in January an annual federal holiday to honor the life and ideals of Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr.…
Great Books to Give Children This Christmas
Growing up I didn't care for dolls or toys at all really. Give me a book and I was the happiest kid on the block. I vividly remember the Christmas my…
Thanksgiving Day Books for Children
Every year I anticipate Thanksgiving. It's easily my favorite holiday of the year because of the message of thankfulness and gratitude it brings forth -- qualities that my husband and…
Columbus Day Books & Activities Round-Up
Every October we celebrate Columbus Day, this is the day that Americans remember Christopher Columbus's discovery of the Americas in 1492. If you're studying Early American history, are interested in doing…
5 Criteria for Selecting Read-Aloud Books for Children
Last month I shared with you the reasons why you should make read-aloud time a priority in your homeschool. This month my aim is to provide some criteria for choosing good read-aloud…
Why Read-Aloud Time Should Be a Priority in Your Homeschool
"A family, a class, or any group that reads aloud has a sense of communion as they share together ideas and human experiences." -Susan Schaeffer Macaulay, For the Children's Sake Our…
Why Our Family Schools Year Round
This year marks our second year homeschooling, with a “first grader,” preschooler, and toddler. Last year our schedule—at least for the first half of the year—consisted of 6 weeks on,…
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