Bookish Life
DIY Time to Read Clock…Because It’s Always the Right Time to Read
We’ve been enjoying hanging out in our new home library, but one problem we’ve had was losing track of time. While it was wonderful to get lost in a good book, we needed a clock to help us stay connected to the world. I designed this cute clock, and my husband put it together for…
Read MoreWhy Is Pathways Reading and Language Arts So Effective?
I have three kids under the age of 10 in my homeschool. Can I say reading is a beast? I was listening to each of them read to me for 15 minutes a day. Three different books. Getting nowhere. I didn’t have time to follow up on their reading, incorporate activities to enhance it, or…
Read More10 Fairy Tales Your Little Princess Will Love
I have a little princess that devours fairy tales. She loves the imaginative stories, the noble characters, and the happily ever afters. I don’t blame her. Ironically, sometimes the truths about the world can be more clearly seen through imaginative tales. From the youngest of princesses to the oldest, all of the females in my home…
Read MoreWhy I don’t D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything And Read)
Reading is important element in my homeschool. My desire is to raise readers who know how to seek out wisdom and knowledge from books. I’m guest posting on Book Shark today talking about the challenges of letting kids loose without giving them any guidance. While I’m all for independent learning, I also see the risks to leaving…
Read MoreCatherine’s Pascha Review: Multicultural Children’s Book Day
I love learning about different cultures and the traditions that they pass down through the years. When our Multicultural Children’s Book Day selection, Catherine’s Pascha, came in the mail, we were fascinated to learn more about the religious celebrations of the Orthodox Church. I received a copy of this book for free from Charlotte Riggle in exchange for…
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