One of my very favorite picture books is Blueberries for Sal! Since blueberries are in season in the summer, now is a great time to read it with your little ones. Precocious little Sal travels up the hill with her mom to pick blueberries. She wanders off and discovers a momma bear and her cub on ... Read More about Blueberries for Sal Printables and Activities
Raindrop Plop Activities and Printables
I don’t know what the weather has been like in your neck of the woods, but we have had quite a long period of rainy days. These types of days are perfect for reading books like Raindrop, Plop! with your little ones. After you’ve read the story with your children, choose a fun craft and a snack to ... Read More about Raindrop Plop Activities and Printables
How to Teach Onomatopoeia with Picture Books
I love teaching with picture books. They make learning fun for kids of all ages. Even middle and high schoolers aren't too old to learn from picture books. One fun language arts topic to teach with picture books is onomatopoeia. First of all, it’s a fun word to say even though it’s a hard to ... Read More about How to Teach Onomatopoeia with Picture Books
Over in the Forest Activities for Early Learners
If you have an animal-lover like I do, then you probably study animals of all types in your homeschool science lessons. I know that preschool and early elementary teachers like to study animals with their students, as well. There are so many related activities to do with animal themes. If you're ... Read More about Over in the Forest Activities for Early Learners
How to Teach Addition with Picture Books
Do you have a child who wonders {often aloud} why they have to do math? When are they ever going to use the skills you're teaching them? Having a strong understanding of the basic math operations – addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division – is essential for kids to grasp as early as ... Read More about How to Teach Addition with Picture Books