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Coloring Books Aren’t Just for Kids

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Think back to when you were a child. Did you spend time happily coloring the pictures that were in your coloring books? Today, many adults are rediscovering their love for coloring. There are several different types of detailed coloring books out there which are intended for grownups to use. Coloring is fun. It’s something that people first learn how to do when they are in preschool or kindergarten. Little kids can improve their fine motor skills by grasping a crayon and using it to color a picture. They find it rewarding to color a picture all by themselves and are … Continue reading →

New Apologia Picture Book

Product: How do we know God is really there? by:  Melissa Cain Travis Type of Product:  Picture book Publisher:  Apologia Cost:  $16.00 Sample: Click for a sample and to order. Summary: Thomas and his father escape to their backyard tree house most evenings to watch the night sky through a telescope. Thomas is dazzled by what he sees of God’s creation, but he has questions. “Dad, how do we know God is out there?” he asks one night. “I know the Bible says He’s there. But how do we really know that’s true?” Together, Thomas and his father begin to … Continue reading →

Picture-Perfect Mother’s Day

What are you asking for this Mother’s Day? A clean basement? Not if your husband’s idea of “cleaning” is tossing out all of your stuff. An expensive vacuum? Not if you have to use it more to justify the price. Breakfast in bed? Not if it means doing damage control in the kitchen until dinner. What about a peaceful day surrounded by the people whose existence affords you membership in the sweetest sorority on earth? This Mother’s Day consider cuddling up with your kiddos and enjoying a quiet moment with these picture-perfect holiday reads: The Berenstain Bears: We Love Our … Continue reading →

Download Children’s Books to Your NOOK for Free!

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The NOOK is the eReader that is from Barnes & Noble. Some versions of it come in color. Did you know that you can download children’s books to your NOOK for free? This both safe, and legal, to do if you download the ebooks from the Barnes & Noble website. Digger the Dinosaur is written by Rebecca Kai Dotlich. The pictures are by Gynux. You can download this ebook for FREE to your NOOK right now. This book is from the “I Can Read!” series, which means that it is designed for new readers. Digger the dinosaur wants to go … Continue reading →

Books That Celebrate the Changing Seasons

I’m a sucker for children’s books. When it comes to books that you can connect to the seasonal changes around us, I’m even more susceptible. Working in a nature center does that to a person. Yesterday it was sleeting. Again. This year, sleet is definitely the festive harbinger of late fall. Hurray for sleet! As the seasons change around here, I like to read some books about that change to celebrate. Tell Me a Season by Mary McKenna Siddals is my favorite book about seasonal changes. It’s perfect for the two to four year old set. It works for older … Continue reading →

Home School Blogger Spotlight: Spell Out Loud

This week I want to feature Spell Out Loud a homeschooling blog authored by Maureen Spell a homeschooling mom to six children. Maureen’s blog is full of activities and ideas that will inspire you and spark some creativity into your homeschool. You will find toddler and preschool arts and crafts, lapbook projects, reviews, digital scrapbooking and free printables. When you visit her blog you are entering a delightful world of arts, crafts and home school knowledge. Her blog is easy to navigate with many interesting posts and sections. I love her Toddler Time because she shows you how to engage … Continue reading →

More Theme Pages for Baby Scrapbooks

A new survey on expectant parents shows that more and more moms and dads-to-be are keeping the gender of their unborn child a delivery surprise. Not knowing the sex of a baby makes it a bit more challenging for the people throwing the baby shower, especially if said individuals are trying to design a baby scrapbook to present to the expectant guest of honor. If you are uncomfortable making a book that features generic layouts in gender neutral shades of green/yellow/tan, then consider creating a nursery rhyme theme. Not only are the colors universal, but the little ditties often teach … Continue reading →

Using Your Favorite Children’s Literature Books as a Scrapping Outline

I am always looking for fun and creative ways to scrapbook. My favorite scrapbooking subjects are my children so I tend to try and come up with ideas for them as individuals and even ideas where they can help out. Since we are a family who loves to read, I wanted to display that in a creative way. Each of my children has their own favorite bedtime stories. I thought it would be a cute idea to use some of their favorite books as a theme for a scrapbook but with a twist. In the scrapbook the child would be … Continue reading →

Our Favorite Board Books

My toddler loves to read. There are certain books that he always goes for each and every day. I thought I would share the list with you so you can enjoy these great children’s books as well. The book my son probably looks at the most is “Tractor (Touch and Feel),” published by D.K. Publishing. He loves to feel the different textures, and the pictures are colorful and vibrant. He affectionately calls every tractor “mow mow.” Another favorite is “First 100 Words (Bright Baby)” by Roger Priddy. This is an oversize board book with bright colors and tons of photos, … Continue reading →

Free Online Story Books for Your Homeschool

Story Time for Me is a unique website dedicated to developing avid readers in children. The online books have delightful characters, entertaining stories, and colorful pictures which immediately engage the child into the story. Children as young as toddlers will love the interactive stories and beg to keep reading and listening to all their favorite characters. Children love the magic of books and this program will keep the magic alive while reinforcing important skills. Developing a love for reading at an early age will manifest into a student with better listening, writing and critical thinking skills. As the child hears … Continue reading →