Some links provided are affiliate links. As always, all opinions are 100% my own. Thank you for supporting my blog in this small way. Every year, when spring weather begins to sink in, I find myself researching and diving into curriculum planning for the following school year. It's the planner and the teacher in me. I LOVE the research end of things. I LOVE discovering new companies or … [Read more...]
Attention Amazon Shoppers
Some links included are affiliate links for which I will receive a small compensation. Thank you in advance for supporting my blog and family by purchasing through my affiliate links! Where would we be without Amazon. Am I right?! (Especially after the year we've had on this lovely planet Earth.) Don't get me wrong. I shop small at every possible opportunity. Unfortunately a lot of times, … [Read more...]
How to Track What Your Family Reads
Let me just preface this with this statement... You DO NOT have to track what your family reads! I'm simply sharing what's worked for my family, and trust me it's easy. If it weren't easy, I wouldn't be doing it. It does require a little extra step from me every now and then, but other than taking the minute I need to "track"the book there is no pressure. I think that's the key to making … [Read more...]
Read Aloud Recommendations
This post was written in September and discusses the first few read alouds we completed for the 2020-2021 school year. We are about six weeks into our school year and we’ve finished FOUR chapter books together already during our morning time! To say I’m excited (and actually somewhat impressed) is an understatement. I don’t know that we’ve ever read books that quickly. I’d love to share and one … [Read more...]
Doodle Washington D.C. Review
I was sent the Doodle Washington D.C. book from Timberdoodle in exchange for my honest review of the product. As always, all opinions are 100% my own. Do you have kids that love to draw? (Raises hand) Do you have kids that when given the choice would choose drawing over writing or reading? (Raises other hand). I have the absolute perfect book for you to give your … [Read more...]