Read the World – Living Books for Europe {a few suggestions}
Hallllooooo again! Oh boy, is it EVER Summer in our home. We went swimming SIX out of seven days this week. Yep… I’m exhausted! Truth be told – we aren’t reading nearly as much as I’d like this July. It has been a unique month filled with LOTS…
Read the World – Africa {a few Favorite Living Books for Africa}
Alright. Hi! How’s it going? Truth be told – this week we TOTALLY FAILED at ‘getting back into the groove’ I hoped to get into. (IE: Reading way more, doing morning time, chores, etc.) Umm… what was I thinking? Why am I even attempting to get into any sort…
5 Creative Ways to Read Aloud this Summer
We used to homeschool all year. It was SO MUCH EASIER when the kids were little. They didn’t seem to notice that other kids we actually ‘out’ of school. Now that they are 11, 9, and almost 8 – well, not so much. They crave (and deserve) a little…
Have you heard about the Read The World Summer Book Club?
Alright, so Jamie over at Simple Homeschool has written an amazing book. Well, I haven’t actually read the whole thing quite yet (it literally JUST arrived in my mailbox)… but I KNOW it will be amazing. I’ve flipped through it and have already fallen in love! Also, I have…
10 Great Summer Read-Alouds the Whole Family will Love
We absolutely LOVE reading together as a family. It is seriously just part of our family culture. We read. That’s it. Whether is it Summer or not is irrelevant because the kiddos don’t think of reading aloud together as ‘school’ in the slightest. It’s just what we do. In…
{Homeschool Planning} The Importance of Starting with your OWN Bookshelves
Are you familiar with Scotia Bank’s slogan? You know, the whole, ‘You’re Richer Than You Think’ thing? They say it is one of the most successful branding strategies any bank has ever launched. Maybe its because we all want to be richer than we think. I never understood it…
Why we really need to trust God’s Hand in our Home(school)… and more Used Book and Curriculum Sale Finds!
I recently shared some thoughts and tips for buying at Homeschool Used Book and Curriculum Sales. The post struck a chord with many homeschoolers (just like me) who struggle with knowing what to look for and what is worth buying at these curriculum fairs. It’s a zoo out there…
Making the Most of Used Book and Curriculum Sales – tips on finding the best books and investing wisely
Just recently, our local homeschool group organized a big Used Book and Curriculum Sale. This is when a whole bunch of homeschool Moms (and Dads!) get together and buy and sell with each other. It is seriously a whole room full of awesomeness, especially for us crazy book…
Living Book Pinterest Boards by Subject – as requested! {Charlotte Mason Monday}
So many of you requested that I put specific Living Book Pinterest boards. You requested boards loaded with Living Book suggestions classified by the various subjects covered in most Classical/Charlotte Mason Homeschools. So… *drumroll* Here they are! I’ve done my best to work hard at making these boards full…
How to Find Great Living {Picture} Books at the Library – Part 3 of the “What is a Living Book?” Series
So, I’m kind of in love with books. Living books particularly. That’s why I’ve been doing this little series, “What is a Living Book?”. You can read Part 1 here, and Part 2 here. Welcome to Part 3 – How to Find Great Living (Picture) Books at the Library.…