Douglas is a little dog with a BIG problem in the adorable picture book Douglas, You need Glasses! by author/illustrator Ged Adamson. Adamson channels his own issues with vision into the accessible and humor-filled story that will help young children understand that there is nothing scary about getting glasses, and that not everyone has perfect …
Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization
For the past few weeks, we have all been working on poetry memorization with Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization from Institute for Excellence in Writing. We are new to IEW products and have been blown away by this program. Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization What comes in the set? Spiral bound teacher’s book …
Hampster Princess of Mice and Magic
Summer is almost here and we are currently working on our Summer Reading lists. One series of books that has made it on our list is, Hamster Princess. We are HUGE fans of Ursula Vernon and this retelling of Sleeping Beauty is exceptional.
Froggy Goes To The Library
Our family adores Froggy books. I first discovered them when my nine-year old was in Kindergarten and we just simply can’t get enough. Needless to say we are pretty excited about the release of the 25th Froggy title, Froggy Goes To The Library, by bestselling author Jonathan London and critically acclaimed illustrator Frank Remkiewicz.
Unilever Ice Cream Introduces New Frozen Treats Inspired By Nostalgic Favorites
Summer is around the corner and with that comes enjoying tasty frozen treats on occasion. What makes this even more awesome is that Unilever Ice Cream recently announced their newest family-friendly frozen treats across Breyers, Good Humor, Klondike and Popsicle.
ARTistic Pursuits Art Curriculum
While I’m not an artist and struggle at even drawing a straight line, I know how important it is to introduce art to my boys. Just because I struggle with art, doesn’t mean that one of my boys won’t love it. The problem for me has always been figuring out how to teach something that I …
Zeezok Publishing Music Appreciation Book 1
I have been wanting to bring Music Appreciation into our homeschool for some time now, and when we had the chance to review Music Appreciation Book 1: for the Elementary Grades from Zeezok Publishing LLC, I was beyond excited. Zeezok Publishing Music Appreciation Music Appreciation Book 1: for the Elementary Grades introduces children to seven different composers, …
The Chameleon That Saved Noah’s Ark
We all know the timeless Bible story of Noah and the ark, but have you ever wondered how Noah and his family cared for all the animals? The Chameleon That Saved Noah’s Ark, written by Yael Molchadsky and illustrated by Orit Bergman sheds light on this previously unexplored facet of the story through striking illustrations …
Book Review: Wolf Camp by Andrea Zuill
If you have a love for dogs and funny books, then you are sure to enjoy the new book, Wolf Camp, by Andrea Zuill.
WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS Celebrates 50+ Years In Print
Can you believe that Where The Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls is celebrating 50+ years in print! This special edition of the perennial classic includes a stunning new cover and new back matter – a note from Newbery Medal-winning author Clare Vanderpool along with historical materials.
Mother’s Day Activities on a Budget
Who says you need to spend a fortune on Mother’s Day?. Below are a few free or cheap activities that mom is sure to love.
Pizza Hut: BOOK IT! Homeschool Program
Can you believe it’s already time to enroll your K-6th grade kids in BOOK IT! for the 2016-2017 homeschool program year? Where has the year gone? It seems like just yesterday I was signing the kiddos up for the 2015-2016 program year.
Community Coffee Company’s Military Match Program
With Military Awareness Month here, I wanted to let my readers know about an awesome company that has been giving back to our troops for over a decade. Community Coffee Company’s Military Match program has helped Americans across the country send more than 4.2 million cups of coffee to active-duty personnel worldwide.
Ella the Elephant
Ella the Elephant has always been a favorite in our house. We have always enjoyed watching her on Disney Junior, and recently have enjoyed two new book releases that are perfect for ages 3-5.
Wild About The Bible Sticker And Activity Book
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve shared with you the new Adventure Bible story books. Today, I’m pretty excited to share with you the Adventure Bible: Wild About The Bible Stick and Activity Book. This awesome thirty-two page paperback activity books goes along perfectly with the story books and is designed for ages 4-8.