My mom sent me this title sight unseen as part of a book care package during quarantine, and I’m excited to share it with you for a few reasons. (Also, if you are separated from loved ones as a result of quarantine and want to say “I love you” without having to use Zoom, a book care package is a fantastic idea).
It Began With A Page: How Gyo Fujikawa Drew the Way, by Kyo Mclear and Julie Morstad has all the ingredients of a good kids’ book.
Life has been tough.
I used to pick a smallish, easy thing I accomplished each day so that I could cal the day a Win. If I had a little cluster of wins, so much the better. Those things you put on your to-do list that are already done, to have the satisfaction of crossing them off? They are fair game for Wins.
What better time to teach your kids about philosophy when the entire world is having an existential crisis?
Enter: Philosophy For Kids: 40 Questions That Help You Wonder… About Everything! by David A. White, Ph.D.
I’ve got a YA historical fiction title for you check out.
I’d like to give you a juicy post either reflecting on something related to the book, or just a review of the book. Here’s the truth: I’m having trouble getting away from the news and concentrating on getting basic homeschool done at our house.
Each year, we have a homeschool history theme set out by our curriculum. The last couple of years, that theme has been Ancient Civ. On top of that, I like to add a second theme which we follow with picture books throughout the year. The past two years, we’ve focused on Black History as our second theme, and we’ve read a ton of great books featuring different Black folks who moved us forward. This year, our theme is Women’s Rights.
