Happy spring! The grass is growing, the birds are singing, and new books are flying off the presses. I had the honor of doing developmental edits on two of the following three titles, and love being friends of all three authors. I am always so relieved when my friends write great books and I can … Continue reading Three new must-read titles for your bookshelf
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Three new books you’ll want to read this summer
If you need some vacation or poolside reading material, consider one or all of these excellent new titles.
A dozen classic books to save for your grandkids
When I became a grandma, I bought an iPad for the sole purpose of downloading colorful Kindle books and engaging apps for babies. It has been surprising and encouraging to me that my two grandbabies actually prefer real books. Happily, we are prepared for hours of reading courtesy of all our children's books which have … Continue reading A dozen classic books to save for your grandkids
Free gift for Homeschool Teacher Appreciation Day
Homeschool parents have one of the toughest (and most wonderful) jobs in the world! So in honor of Homeschool Teacher Appreciation Day, I'm offering Let's Go! Field Trips for Teachers, Homeschoolers and Active Families free of charge all weekend (April 21 through 25, 2016). This compilation of creative activities offers pre- and post-trip suggestions, key … Continue reading Free gift for Homeschool Teacher Appreciation Day
An accidental radio debut
If you had told me two years ago--or even two weeks ago-- that I would be the featured guest on a radio show, I would have laughed. Yet this crazy life of mine took a turn that direction this week. It began with an email from a young, hip 'n' happenin' friend, Paul, who … Continue reading An accidental radio debut
“Let’s Go” field trip book now available
As a homeschool family, we were always on the lookout for potential gaps in practical areas that our kids were not exposed to in the classroom--knowing how to say the Pledge of Allegiance, for example. One gap was summarily exposed when we were on a field trip to a student performance of a play in … Continue reading “Let’s Go” field trip book now available
Giving Kindle books as gifts
(Updated December 2017, but really not much has changed.) If the cold wind is howling and the last thing you want to do is go out Christmas shopping, never fear! Scheduling the gift of a Kindle book is something you can do for nearly everyone on your list. Even if your recipients don't use … Continue reading Giving Kindle books as gifts
Fun book club ideas for young readers
After seeing all the fun her older children were having at their book club meetings, my friend Annette Meyers realized her elementary students could also benefit from discussing books with friends. She hoped it would get them--and keep them--interested in reading. Annette and her husband have homeschooled since 1993, have graduated four students and have … Continue reading Fun book club ideas for young readers
How to start a great children’s book club Part 2
Only one thing is required for a successful book club meeting--prepare, prepare, prepare! So you've recruited students and parents, chosen your first book, set the meeting date--now what? The only way to avoid having nightmares about dozens of little eyes waiting for you to entertain them at your first meeting is to be prepared! Read … Continue reading How to start a great children’s book club Part 2
How to start a great children’s book club Part 1
Whether you're looking for something to pull you through the summer doldrums, or need a fresh idea for your homeschool group in the fall, a children's book club might be just the ticket! It's easier than you think to pull together an educational and fun club atmosphere and create wonderful memories at the same time. … Continue reading How to start a great children’s book club Part 1
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