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Huge Savings for Medieval Times Fans

We had the chance to experience the Medieval Times feast and fun with friends a couple of years ago. The kids loved getting to eat with their hands, and everyone just about lost their voices cheering for their knight to win the tournament. These guys are extremely talented! Even though our knight didn’t win,…

Fall Family Fun at the Perot Museum in Dallas

Thanks Perot Museum for hosting our family museum visit. All opinions are my own. We have been wanting to visit the Perot Museum in Dallas since it opened in 2012. The building is so unique and fascinating, we were sure we’d love exploring the exhibits inside as well. When my friend Michelle, who blogs at Travel…

Deepening Thinking with Comparison: Literature Studies for Teens

I’m guest posting again on Bright Ideas Press! This time I’m sharing tips for using comparison to mine the depths of a story. Here’s a little teaser, but make sure to hop on over to read the full article. When you approach a study of literature with teens, it’s good to start with identifying the setting,…

Virtual Field Trip Opportunities with Field Trip Zoom

Field trips are amazing opportunities for experiential learning. I try to work them into our schedule and budget every chance I get. However, it’s challenging to fit them in as often as I’d like. I’m a home body. On rainy days I like to snuggle up with my kids and read a good book in…

20 Terrific Book Series to Engage Beginner Readers

My primary goal as an educator of my children is to cultivate a love of reading in their souls. If they become strong readers, they’ll be on their way towards becoming lifelong learners. It can be challenging to capture their attention when reading is still a chore. When you find a good book series that…