One of the best ways to approach science in the younger years is by reading biographies and experimenting. This foundation spurs a curiosity about science and keeps that interest high until the math … [Read more...] about Michael Faraday: Father of Electronics {Review & Activities}
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A Lamp Unto My Feet Devotional by Elisabeth Elliot {$1.99}
Fans of Elisabeth Elliot will enjoy A Lamp Unto My Feet: The Bible's Light for Your Daily Walk, a six-month devotional currently marked down to $1.99 for the digital version. To me, the commandments, … [Read more...] about A Lamp Unto My Feet Devotional by Elisabeth Elliot {$1.99}
The Wright Brothers {Review & Suggestions}
They were unique. They stood apart in history. They were persistent. They provided the world with the solution to heavier-than-air flight. The Wright Brothers by David McCullough is their story as … [Read more...] about The Wright Brothers {Review & Suggestions}
Finding Winnie {Review}
Many people don't realize there was a real bear behind A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh. Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear by Lindsay Mattick tells the heart-warming story of … [Read more...] about Finding Winnie {Review}
Joy to the World! {Review & Go-Along Activities}
Joy to the World! by Kenneth W. Osbeck has been a family favorite in our home for years and can be used as the basis for a Christmas carol unit. The book covers 25 Christmas carols, one for each day … [Read more...] about Joy to the World! {Review & Go-Along Activities}
Thanksgiving: A Time to Remember
In Thanksgiving: A Time to Remember by Barbara Rainey, you'll find no political correctness, just the simple story of a journey of faith. I was determined that my children would hear the stories of … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving: A Time to Remember
How the Grinch Stole Christmas {Review & Activities}
There is one Christmastime favorite that we revisit year after year: How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss. While youngsters delight in the simple, captivating language, the older students … [Read more...] about How the Grinch Stole Christmas {Review & Activities}
Critical Conditioning
We all want our children to think critically about the ideas they encounter. To help this along, we often add a "critical thinking" class to the other subjects we cover. While there is undoubtedly … [Read more...] about Critical Conditioning
Come Look With Me Art Series
Sometimes, especially with younger children, the easiest way to cover something is by reading a book on the subject. The Come Look With Me series by Gladys S. Blizzard is a set of books that makes … [Read more...] about Come Look With Me Art Series
A Time of Wonder {Book Activities}
Just in time for summer! Many will be familiar with Time of Wonder by Robert McCloskey, author of Make Way for Ducklings and Blueberries for Sal, among others. Time of Wonder, winner of the 1958 … [Read more...] about A Time of Wonder {Book Activities}
