Our public school officially starts today. I can hardly believe it! The summer flew by. And I also can’t believe I’m looking into options for homeschooling for beginners. Why We Decided to Homeschool When our school district announced last month … Read More
I can’t count how many of you fell in love with Juana and Lucas after reading it for the Global Children’s Book Club. While the other two global chapter books for the 2020 summer book club are also delightful, they’re … Read More
This post on the best age for Harry Potter books contains affiliate links, but all opinions are 100% my own. That means I earn a small commission if you purchase through my link, but doesn’t change your price. I’m … Read More
My older two children picked up reading fairly quickly. We worked together for a few months, and they were generally interested and engaged for most of the time. I didn’t feel like it required a great deal of motivation either … Read More
When teaching kids to read, I personally want the simplest and most straightforward materials that won’t bore me out of my mind. With my first, I did a lot of research on the best books to teach reading and tried … Read More
Over the past 5 years, I’ve spent a fair amount of time teaching kids to read. Not only have I taught my older three kiddos (now ages 9, 7, and 5), but I’ve also helped out in their classrooms specifically … Read More
Remembering Juneteenth for kids is important to me. I want my children to know factual history that isn’t whitewashed, and I want them to love and support Black lives through heart and action. It’s important that we all hear stories … Read More
When I first started working on the Global Children’s Book Club, I really wanted a virtual travel chart or printable passport for kids that would help families follow along in a unified, concrete way. In addition to the picture books … Read More
Are you excited to explore the world from home this summer? Here’s the Global Children’s Book Club schedule with dates. We can’t wait! I’m so looking forward to starting this inaugural Global Children’s Book Club with you! I hope you’re … Read More
Join us as we read and discuss Juneteenth books for kids, and learn about this special holiday honoring Black freedom in the United States. While thinking about the Global Children’s Book Club, I thought of doing a special focus on … Read More
Many of you have asked if there’s a printable version of the picture book list and chapter book list for the Global Children’s Book Club. You’re in luck – I put one together for you! The printable book list has … Read More
Get ready for the 2020 Global Children’s Book Club! 26 days of A-Z countries, diverse picture books, and global learning the whole family will enjoy! It’s here! I’m thrilled to announce the 26 diverse picture books that are part … Read More
