I had this book in my classroom for the last 2 weeks of school and it was in near-constant use. My 3rd and 4th graders are pouring over the pictures, maps, and facts found inside. Who doesn’t love a good treasure hunt?! Amazing Treasures: 100+ Objects and Places that Will Boggle Your Mind (aff link), by David Long … Continue reading Amazing Treasures
My 2 year old got this amazing book for her birthday in March, and I'm just getting around to giving it the attention it deserves. Say Hello, by Rachel Isadora, published by G.P. Putnam's Sons, follows Carmelita as she walks to her grandmothers house, saying hello to her neighbors along the way. On her journey … Continue reading Say Hello
Our vegetable garden is finally underway, and that means there are bees buzzing around our yard constantly now. Big Kid has been weary of bees since she got stung 2 years ago, and she is also always nervous because I had an allergic reaction to a bee sting the same summer she got stung.However, she also … Continue reading Bees
Big Kid learned all about space in school this week, so when How it Works: Rocket (thank you Publisher Spotlight and Tiger Tales for our advanced review copy!) showed up it was a perfect excuse to get all our space materials out and explore. Big Kid enjoyed being the "expert" and teaching Little Kid everything … Continue reading Space and Rockets
Expecting snow? This is a great book to get your kids excited about a snow day (not that they need any encouragement to get excited). Blizzard by John Rocco, published by Disney Hyperion Design, tells the story of the author's brave journey to the grocery store during the historic blizzard of 1978 in New England, USA. The … Continue reading Blizzard
Big Kid, who just turned four, has been interested in listening to beginning chapter books for about a year which has been fun. We've read a few, and also have them on audio book through Audible, so we can listen to them on walks. I am loving that this is becoming a more well known, … Continue reading Beginning Chapter Books
Ever wonder how people around the world celebrate Christmas? You can find out in Walk This World at Christmas Time by Big Chair Press, illustrated by Debbie Powell, a beautiful lift-the-flap nonfiction picture book about Christmas around the world. As you turn each page you are transported to a different part of the globe, illustrated … Continue reading Walk This World at Christmas Time
Have you ever seen the Christmas Tree in Rockefeller Center? I live about an hour away and have only been once. We are hoping to take our girls in the next few years. Red and Lulu, by Matt Tavares, tells the story of a happy pair of cardinals who lived in a mighty evergreen tree … Continue reading Red and Lulu
Have you had a snowy day yet? We had a bit of an unexpected snowy day here last week. What I thought was going to be flurries, ended in a pretty steady snow for most of the day. It was beautiful coming down, but not much stuck. During snack we read two snowy books and made coffee … Continue reading Snow Day
When the dark winter is over, and the sunlight is returning, Norwegians like to celebrate with Solboller or "sun buns". My girls and I enjoyed making these to celebrate the Winter Solstice which is next Monday the 21st. They look just like the sun (which I can't wait to start seeing more of after next … Continue reading The Shortest Day
Have you picked a pine tree yet? We read Pick a Pine Tree by Patrici Toht and Jarvis last year, and the year before, on the day we cut down out Christmas tree. We read it again this year. I guess it's becoming a tradition in our little family, which I love. If you haven't … Continue reading Pick a Pine Tree
Are you looking for a fun way to learn about arctic animals and habitats? Are you looking for a peek into life in the far north? Kits, Cubs, and Calves: An Arctic Summer, by Own Voices author Suzie Napayok-Short & illustrator Tamara Campeau, is the story of a little girl who visits her extended family … Continue reading Kits, Cubs, and Calves: An Arctic Summer
Were you welcomed into Mr. Roger's cozy home, and met with honesty, respect, and love when you were young? Do you want to welcome your own children into that world?Hello, Neighbor!: The Kind and Caring World of Mister Rogers, by Matthew Cordell, tells the story of how that cozy home became part of America's story. From … Continue reading Hello, Neighbor! The Kind and Caring World of Mister Rogers
We took a break from seasonal projects to read these two picture book biographies of Yayoi Kusama and afterwards we created some artwork inspired by her. I used Mini Masterpieces: Exploring Art History With Hands-On Projects for Kids and an artist study by Wildflowers By Sarah for inspiration. My two little ones love doing projects … Continue reading Yayoi Kusama – Artist Study
I grabbed this one for the poetry section of my classroom library not knowing a lot about it. I'm so glad I did! First, I got a crash course in the Harlem Renaissance, something I previously knew very little about. Then I got a lesson in poetry. Did you know there is a poetic form … Continue reading One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance
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