Nutcracker Party {Bookish Birthdays}
This Nutcracker party may be one of my favorites! Five and a half years ago when I found out my due date with Baby #2 was mid-December I was instantly worried about my poor kid who would be brushed aside…
- Age 3-5, Age 5-8, Age 8-12, Age early elementary, Audiobooks, Chapter Books, Christmas Books, Family Read Alouds, Holidays
Cozy Christmas Chapter Books to Read Aloud
The epitome of cozy, right? Snuggled up under a fuzzy blanket, in the glow of the lights, or perhaps by a fireplace, reading a Christmas themed novel. The most wonderful time of the year! These chapter books are perfect additions…
Books We Use Over and Over
When I buy a book, it’s got to be one that I anticipate opening over and over. As a librarian, I defer always to the library, so when actual dollars are being spent, I look for only the very best.…
Cozy Fall Chapter Books to Read Aloud
Cozy, seasonal, sweet, innocent, wholesome chapter books: this is what I’ve been on the lookout for, and I have some great titles to share! I’ve snuggled up on the couch under a big blanket and read each of these books…
- Age 3-5, Age 5-8, Age early elementary, Audiobooks, Chapter Books, Monthly Update, Our Literate Life
Monthly Book Log {July-September 2019, Age 4 & 6}
Another season of reading in the books! I have such treasured memories from this summer of reading these novels and listening to the audiobooks on our various roadtrips and adventures in our trusty minivan (and as it happened, also in…
A Simple Autumn Math Game
Do your kids have bountiful nature collections every autumn like mine do? I created this simple Fall themed math game after looking at a giant pile of acorns and thinking, “There must be a game here somewhere!” It’s pretty basic,…
Shakespeare for Elementary School
As I looked at our co-op topics and saw Shakespeare, I should have been more calm and collected about teaching this to our elementary aged kiddos. I did take two semesters of college Shakespeare, after all. That was also 15…
- Age 2-3, Age 3-5, Age 5-8, Age early elementary, Homeschool, Homeschool Curriculum, Nature & Outdoors
Exploring Nature With Children {Curriculum Review}
Exploring Nature with Children is a fitting title for a beautiful, rich way to feel inspired and organized to get out in nature with kids! I have dipped in and out of this curriculum for four years, since my oldest…
Camping Picture Books
Add this post to my list of “topics I never thought I’d write about.” When Hubby Bookworm and I met, he described some of his camping trips and I listened with a mix of fear and incredulousness. Fear that he…
Monthly Book Log April-June 2019 {Age 4 and 6}
This calendar quarter was filled with nonfiction read alouds about all things Spring, Summer, baseball, and Easter, including 130 pages from the Egermeier’s Bible Story Book chronicling Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. In addition, we enjoyed these chapter book read…
Patriotic Picture Books
At one point, July 4th was my favorite holiday of the year! There’s much to savor about this patriotic day, and so many patriotic picture books to enjoy, any time of year! A super simple activity we enjoy every year–…
Right Start Math {Curriculum Review}
As I began to write my review of Right Start Math curriculum, now over 150 lessons into teaching my 6 and 4 year olds, it began to read like a Rags to Riches story! I’m a librarian with an undergraduate…
Road Trip with a Librarian Mom
With family over 400 miles away, road trips are a given. We completed our latest adventure this week, and I thought I would update my previous road trip post now that we’ve entered a new stage. My traveling companions are…
- Age 2-3, Age 3-5, Age 5-8, Giftable Books, Lift the Flap Books, Our Literate Life, Puzzle Books, Travel
Books that Travel Well {Seek & Find & Flaps}
Updated with more great titles, 2021! When packing for a road trip, every book has to be worth its weight! Seek & Find books and Lift-the-Flap books are great for holding attention spans and can usually serve various ages in…
Kite Flying Picture Books
For the past several years we have had the opportunity to visit a local kite festival. So much fun! I always try to connect our experiences to great books, so we have read all of the books in our libraries…
