Inspired by the series, Great Black Heroes, this is the second in a series of posts meant to honor Black History month. Through this series we will cover some of the great and not so well known contributions of blacks and African-Americans. Great Black Heroes: Five Bold Black Freedom Fighters 1. Fannie Lou Hamer Fannie Lou […]
I have a son in middle school. One of the things I have noticed is that he enjoys books on the goofier side than my daughter did it his age. This has spurred me to find some books that he would really find fun, but would also be appropriate for him. Luckily I have found […]
In this classic tale, the Gingerbread Man escapes from the oven and has to outrun all the creatures that try to catch him! There are so many fun activities to go along with this story. From spelling and writing, to crafting and coloring your children can enjoy all the excitement of this story. Run, run […]
Reflections on Finding Everyday Graces I love journaling …… But I often find I really only make the time to sit down and write when things are not so great and I need to vent and sort things out in my mind. In walks the One Thousand Gifts Devotional: Reflections on Finding Everyday Graces. It […]
This is the last day in my 5 day series: 5 Days of Christmas Books. I started with the 12 Days of Christmas. Then I covered The Polar Express, Frosty the Snowman, and A Christmas Carol. Today’s book is Twas the Night Before Christmas. This is one that sparks happy dreams in the heads of […]
This is day four in my 5 day series: 5 Days of Christmas Books. So far we have done 12 Days of Christmas, The Polar Express, and Frosty the Snowman. Today’s book is A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. This book is a true holiday classic that has been done and redone many times over […]
This is day three in my 5 day series: 5 Days of Christmas Books. So far we have covered The 12 Days of Christmas and The Polar Express. Today’s book is Frosty the Snowman, another classic like the 12 Days of Christmas. Frosty is an iconic winter figure boasting jolly good winter fun while the weather […]
This is day two in my 5 day series: 5 Days of Christmas Books. Today’s book is The Polar Express. While this is a newer selection than yesterday’s classic – The 12 Days of Christmas – it is one that has inspired wonder and awe in kids everywhere. From the book to the ever popular […]
This is day one in my 5 day series: 5 Days of Christmas Books. Today’s book is The 12 Days of Christmas. One of the things I love about this book is all the fun variations that have been made of it. Because we have loved so many variations of the 12 Days of […]
Welcome to my 5 Days of Christmas Books with Activities! Over the next five days I will share 5 Christmas books, along with one or more activities to go along with each book. 5 Christmas Books: 1. The 12 Days of Christmas This is a classic at Christmastime. Enjoy some fun trying to create your […]
Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks, a time for pilgrim talk, turkey talk, and big family dinners. Why not spend some time with some of your children’s favorite characters with these 10+ Character Thanksgiving Books! 1.The Berenstain Bears – Thanksgiving Blessings The Berenstain Bears Thanksgiving Blessings – The Berenstein Bears head out on a sleigh […]
Using historical fiction is a great way to bring history alive. This second installment of my Historical Fiction Series covers the tragedy of the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. Historical Fiction – The Titanic Tonight on the Titanic (Magic Tree House, No. 17) – by Mary Pope Osborn where Jack and Annie take a […]