Photo by Torsten Dettlaff on Pexels.com It's almost time to change the calendar and gather Advent materials. (And I should probably consider removing the rotting pumpkins from the front porch.) As we count down to Christmas, we will pull out a new book from our December book stack. I am actually thinking about wrapping… Continue reading 25 Days of Christmas Books!
Category: My Bookshelf
November Book Stack
Autumn is one of my favorite seasons and I wish it would not pass so quickly. We have collected some really sweet books over the years that celebrate the fall season, friendship, food, and the story of Thanksgiving. It is my favorite seasonal stack of picture books. I also love books that look back on… Continue reading November Book Stack
Amazon’s HUGE BOGO Book Sale
Amazon is having a great BOGO book sale this week. They are currently Buy 2 Get 1 Free! That's a little more than 30% off! So many from their summer book sale are on sale again but with even more to choose from! I found most of the books that have been sitting in my… Continue reading Amazon’s HUGE BOGO Book Sale
October Picture Book Stack
Welcoming October and unboxing our seasonal books! Do you store away your seasonal books? I find it's easier to swap them out if I keep them all in one spot. These next few months are when our BEST books come out of hiding! Our books are like old friends in our house and the… Continue reading October Picture Book Stack
Morning Time with A Gentle Feast and Claritas (2020-2021)
We dabbled in A Gentle Feast (AGF) last year and loved it! We will continue using this curriculum again this year! We are adding a little Classical Education to our Charlotte Mason homeschool this year. For Morning Time we will use the morning time packets from A Gentle Feast (American History) along with memory work… Continue reading Morning Time with A Gentle Feast and Claritas (2020-2021)
A Mother’s Morning Basket (Back to School)
It's been awhile since I shared what is in my personal Morning Basket. During the months leading up to a new school year, I like to gather books that prepare my heart and home for the year ahead. So most of my basket is filled with books that inspire our homeschool. I've recently discovered Karen… Continue reading A Mother’s Morning Basket (Back to School)
Considering Homeschooling? Resources and Research to Get Started
So many are considering homeschooling this year due to Covid. All of my homeschool groups on social media are exploding with new members. If that's you.... welcome!!! It takes a lot of courage to consider this lifestyle for your family. We were accidental homeschoolers too. It wasn't in our original plan but it was in… Continue reading Considering Homeschooling? Resources and Research to Get Started
Amazon Book Sale
Amazon is having another great sale on books! I went through their site and found several good ones for homeschooling and others that have been on my list to get. I had to dig a little but I keep coming across more to share. I included some for readers, some for littles, and some for… Continue reading Amazon Book Sale
Reading Resources + Handwriting Help
I've been asked recently what our favorite resources are for strengthening little hands and helping kids to read or write. Our children with autism and dyslexia have enjoyed these tools and we've seen great improvement! If your child struggles with reading, handwriting, story telling, or fine motor skills.... give some of these a try. Some… Continue reading Reading Resources + Handwriting Help
Picture Study: Van Gogh
We have started wrapping up our school year. This week we ended our artist study. 🎨 We try to add art to our morning time once a week. All three kids loved studying Van Gogh. I think this was their favorite Picture Study series. They have always loved the Spot the Differences books. Getting children… Continue reading Picture Study: Van Gogh
