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5 Simple Stategies for Choosing Read Alouds the Whole Family Will Enjoy
How to Choose Read Alouds for the Whole Family Choosing books for family read aloud time can seem daunting, especially if you have multiple children in various age groups who have wildly different interests. It is not impossible, however, to find books that are both wholesome and entertaining that everyone…
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Book Review | The Boy on the Wooden Box
The Boy on the Wooden Box by Leon Leyson The Boy on the Wooden Box by Leon Leyson is a powerful story of hope and determination and survival against all odds. This book is a memoir written about the author’s experience as a Polish Jew during World War II who…
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Young Writer Publication: The Birth of the King of Kings by Mary-Clare Franco
I’m super excited to share this amazing piece of writing from a budding young writer. This original piece of poetry was written by Mary-Clare Franco. Enjoy! The Birth of the King of Kings A glimmering star shone with light; Upon a dark and peaceful night; The moon was still, pale…
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Exploring the Edwardian Era: Free Beatrix Potter Learning Resources
8 Free Resources for Learning About Beatrix Potter One of the great authors of the Edwardian Time Period was Beatrix Potter. Her charming children’s books are known all around the world. The pretty illustrations and lovely characters have captivated young readers for more than a hundred years. If you are…
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Beautiful Christmas Books That Evoke Generosity and Kindness
Beautiful Christmas Books for the Whole Family It’s almost December again and that means it’s time to share a round-up post of some favorite Christmas books. There are so many beautiful Christmas books to choose from, and because of this, the following list is fairly lengthy. At the end, therefore,…
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14 Insightful & Powerful Anne Frank Quotes
Wonderful Anne Frank Quotes Almost 78 years ago a young girl started a diary. This simple diary that no one should have ever read has become a very popular book read by millions of people from around the globe. It has been translated into many languages, it has inspired hundreds…
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Free Resources for Learning About Anne Frank
Happy 91st Birthday, Anne Frank! It is hard to believe that if Anne Frank were still alive today, she would be celebrating her 91st birthday today! Annelies ‘Anne’ Marie Frank was born on June 12, 1929 in Frankfurt Germany to Otto and Edith Frank. Anne had one older sibling, a…