We have a running joke in our house about the ‘bigger half’. My daughter started it when she was younger — we would ask if she wanted to split a sandwich or cookie with someone and her reply was always “Yes, but I want the bigger half!” We tried to explain that half meant two …
Books for Kids
Entice your kids into more reading time with these fun holiday-themed Early Reader (ER) books & tips that are perfect for beginner readers! I’ve shared before about some of the struggles we had when our kids first started reading independently. If you have kids who are learning to read on their own then you know …
Today is our monthly book & activity for the Poppins Book Nook. Each month, we choose a book or books based on the theme and share a fun interactive idea to do with the story.
This month’s book theme is School and since my kids are always interested in various countries & cultures, we decided to find some books about schools around the world.
Sometimes sitting down with “just a book” can be a little overwhelming for kids. All those words and pages — especially if they’re just starting to read or not overly crazy about reading. And then there’s the whole sitting part of reading — not something our kids EVER really did; they would constantly move and …
Do you read books from your childhood to your kids?
I think sharing vintage books with kids is an important way to build their love of reading and also share fond memories of how parents and grandparents grew up.
I’ve curated a number of book lists sharing classic books for kids over the past year and wanted to bring them all together in one post for easy reference.
May 12th – 18th is Children’s Book Week so of course I thought we should celebrate with a new booklist!
And this one is just perfect as we head into summer. Once the kids finish school, put their backpack to good use by turning it into an adventure sack!
Grab a set of binoculars, a nature journal and a few of these great field guides. You’ll find some great reads for kids who enjoy bird-watching, scouting out wildlife, hunting for gems and exploring the forest. I’ve included affiliate links for each of our recommended reads so you can learn more about our favorites too.
It’s so important for kids to understand (and appreciate!) geography these days! The world has become a much smaller place now that social media has taken a front seat in our lives. It seems to be a daily discussion at our house — a current event, the coming of the Olympics, a great photo in …
Did you know September 19th is International Talk like a Pirate Day? Aarrghhh! The perfect day to have some fun searching for hidden ‘treasure’, playing dress-up, reading a few good books and even enjoying a family movie together. And we have everything you’ll need for this fun day in our Kids Activities Pirate Blog Hop …
When do you do storytime at your house? I know most families (ours included!) choose to read right before naptime or bedtime. The kids are winding down and it’s a great opportunity to snuggle up with a story. That’s usually when we do most of our reading. BUT — at one time in our house, …
Some of the newest lessons for this generation include learning about the environment, ecology and how our behaviors impact the world around us.
Earth Day is a yearly celebration that reminds us to revisit how we treat the Earth. These are important lessons for our children to learn as many of our resources are finite.
Helping to preserve the water, open lands and wildlife will mean that our grandkids and great-grandkids will still have the opportunity to roll down a hill, swim in the ocean and breathe fresh air!