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
Category: My Bookshelf
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
Springtime Book Stack
The sunshine finally came out this weekend after a very dreary February. Spring is almost here and Easter is right around the corner. The older I get, the more Springtime becomes my favorite season of the year. The blooms and birds are such a gift after the long winter season. But Jesus is God's greatest… Continue reading Springtime Book Stack
February Book Stack
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com We love Valentine's Day in our house almost as much as we love books! My daughter loves to write words of encouragement through love letters and I find them all over the house. She expresses her love and emotions through art. Whenever she is sad, angry, excited, or sorry about… Continue reading February Book Stack
A Mother’s Morning Basket (Winter)
Winter weather can be pretty miserable here in Middle Tennessee. Lots of cold and rainy days. It's not my favorite season. But I do love all the cozy hours spent reading. I've started gathering books for my basket that I keep beside my knitting materials. I just learned how to knit this past fall. Maybe… Continue reading A Mother’s Morning Basket (Winter)
Reading Weather Has Arrived
We had a dusting of snow today in Middle Tennessee. The children are out trying to catch snowflakes on their tongue. I'm cuddled under blankets by the fire, shivering and struggling to stay warm. My body was definitely not made for winter weather. I'm trying my best to embrace this season we are in. Where… Continue reading Reading Weather Has Arrived
25 Days of Christmas Books!
Photo by Torsten Dettlaff on Pexels.com It' 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. Im actually thinking about wrapping them… Continue reading 25 Days of Christmas Books!
Unit Study: Seeds, Trees, and Leaves
We finished up our science unit on bugs last month. I decided to pause our usual science lessons and do a quick unit study on trees and leaves. The leaves have been beautiful this year! The kids love going on leaf hunts and running back home to identify them in their books. They really enjoyed… Continue reading Unit Study: Seeds, Trees, and Leaves
November Book Stack
I can't believe Thanksgiving is three weeks away! 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.… Continue reading November Book Stack
A Mother’s Morning Basket (Autumn)
Fall weather arrived this week in Middle Tennessee! I've started gathering books for my basket to read during the cooler months beside a cozy fire. This past June, I shared a mother's morning basket to read during the summer. My Autumn Morning Basket is filled with: A journal + pen My Bible + planner Wild… Continue reading A Mother’s Morning Basket (Autumn)
