There’s something a little magical about watching a few simple characters come to life through light and shadows. With no elaborate stage or fancy supplies, children can create an entire world of their own! This kind of imaginative play fits so perfectly with the story of little Christopher Robin Milne. As a boy, he played…
Mythical Creature Books for Kids: 10 Magical Favorites
Dragons, unicorns, mermaids, fairies, and creatures that are wonderfully strange and sometimes a little bit scary – mythical creatures have been capturing imaginations for centuries! If your children love wondering what if? and getting lost in stories about creatures that could never quite exist, books are such a lovely way to explore these fascinating legends…
10 Chemistry Books for Kids That Make Science Fun
Bubbling reactions, colorful experiments, and everyday kitchen ingredients that can do amazing things – chemistry is all around us! If your children have been asking questions about how things change, mix, fizz, or react, books are such a wonderful place to begin exploring together. Because truly… a great book can spark curiosity that lasts a…
Create, Stitch, and Weave! Handwork Art Projects Family Unit Study
Have you ever wondered how a fluffy sheep’s fleece becomes a cozy sweater? Or how a simple ball of yarn can be transformed into a colorful bracelet, a warm blanket, or even a favorite stuffed animal? Handwork has been part of human history for thousands of years, and these timeless skills still inspire creativity, patience,…
10 Fascinating Human Biology Books for Kids
Cells, DNA, bones, muscles, and a heart that never takes a break – the human body is incredible! If your children have been asking questions about how their bodies work, books are such a wonderful place to begin exploring together. Because truly… a great book can turn curiosity into a lifelong love of learning. This…
10 Soccer Books for Kids Inspired by Global Soccer
Crowds cheering, soccer balls flying, and kids suddenly wanting to learn everything about the World Cup? It’s such a fun time to lean into their curiosity with one of my favorite learning tools: books! Because truly… a great story can make learning feel magical. This collection of World Cup-inspired and soccer books for kids comes…
Grade 7 & 8 Literacy Curriculum Overview
I’m so excited to share what literacy looks like in my Grade 7 and 8 Literacy Curriculum! Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve explored Grades 1-3 and Grades 4-6, and now it’s time to step into Grades 7-8. While the topics and skills continue to grow alongside our learners, my approach stays exactly the…
Grades 4, 5, and 6 Homeschool Literacy Curriculum
I’m so excited to share what literacy looks like in my Grade Four, Five, and Six Homeschool Literacy Curriculum! If you caught last week’s blog post, you’ll remember we took a look at Grades 1 through 3. Well, I’m happy to report that my approach doesn’t change as we move up in grades. I’m still…
Rainforest Expedition Family Unit Study
From the Amazon, Congo, and Daintree Rainforests, to the canopy layers and biodiversity, get ready to go on a Rainforest Expedition and learn about rainforests in this fun, hands-on unit study featuring an epic diorama project! Did you know rainforests cover around 6% of the Earth’s surface but are home to about half of the…
Meet the Mammals Family Unit Study
Mammals can be carnivores, omnivores, or herbivores. They also appear at every level of the food web. But… what is a mammal?! Let’s find out! In our Meet the Mammals Family Unit Study, we find out what makes a mammal a mammal, and learn all about some very interesting mammals—including bats, whales, and the platypus!…
