Best Books on Japan for Kids
It’s finally here, after two years! This 3-week country study narrows down the best kids books on Japan that highlight specific aspects of Japanese culture.
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History
Best picture and chapter books about Vikings
Cycling back around to Vikings! This time, we read books about Vikings as they fit into European Medieval history.
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Learn all about Ancient China: The Best Books for Kids
We dove into Ancient China with books about science, history, art, food, music, and folklore. Check out this huge booklist!!
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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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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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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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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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The Middle Kingdom of Egypt: Make Papyrus and Draw
We continued crafting while learning about the Middle Kingdom of Egypt. The most interesting thing we learned was related to the Bible.
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Lunar New Year Books Around the World: My Recommendations
Lunar New Year Booklist I never knew the Lunar New Year traditions until recently. But… you’re Chinese/Taiwanese! It’s true. But I learned the traditions by reading to my kids, starting just a few years ago with our study of China. Keep reading for my favorite Lunar New Year books! Here’s why I’ve remained in the
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Living US History Curriculum: How to Implement it
This is our second time going through a living US History Curriculum with picture books and experiences. I’ve learned so much from homeschooling this way for seven years now. Our First time The first time we went through US History, my twins were 7 years old and the littles were 3 and 4. We lived
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