Great Kids Books about Alaska
These books about Alaska inspired our homeschool for the month of January. We used them as jumping off points to explore science and art.
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Best Picture Books about Iraq
Here are five picture books about Iraq to learn about this region in the present. We paired this with learning about Ancient Mesopotamia and Ancient Babylon.
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Books about Medieval Manuscript Illuminations
We had so much fun with these books and an activity. Trying our hand at gold leafing really made us feel like monks making medieval manuscript illuminations.
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Books about Mushrooms and More
This term’s nature study is: mushrooms! I found fun books about mushrooms and added videos and projects.
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Great Books on Palestine and Israel for Kids
Well, our trip around the world in picture books is wrapping up with the countries of the Middle East! Here are the books on Palestine and Israel that we read.
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What is Rosh Hashanah? Diverse Books to read
I grew up in a school district with many Jewish teachers and students, but that didn’t mean I had a clear idea of the significance. So, what is Rosh Hashanah?
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Books on Fairies and How to Build Fairy Houses
What do we do with all the nature that our kids bring home? (It’s not just my kids, right?) The best stick! A favorite rock! The prettiest leaf! Okay, I’m guilty of it, too. Cue…the building of Fairy Houses.
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Diverse Versions: Little House on the Prairie
I’m not saying “don’t read Little House on the Prairie.” But also check out these two books, rooted in history, and sharing Asian and Jewish perspectives.
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Great Books for How to Write Poetry for Beginners
This past summer, I tried a few informal poetry projects with the kids. I’m no expert on how to write poetry for beginners, but these books helped a ton!
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Book Party Ideas: Our Year In Review with Book Club
We had so much fun celebrating books with our book club last year! With each discussion, we had a “book party.” If you’re new to the idea, read on!
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