Inside: Summer Olympics Books for Kids The Olympic Games are always exciting! Do you know the Olympics are also filled with fun learning opportunities? They're a great way for kids to experience various cultures and countries around the world and to celebrate athletic accomplishments of all ... Read More about Summer Olympics Books for Kids
Big List of Family Summer Read-Alouds
Big List of Family Summer Read-Alouds The school year is time for books that challenge and stretch, but summer reading is the time for fun! It's easy to let the summer weeks fly by, but intentional family time will help you slow down and enjoy these restful months. Whether you choose ... Read More about Big List of Family Summer Read-Alouds
How to Make a Yarn Doll
Several times in the story Esperanza Rising yarn dolls are featured. They are simple to make and the perfect craft project to accompany this excellent book. All you need are a few simple supplies, a little bit of time, and you can make dozens of these festive little dolls. How to Make a ... Read More about How to Make a Yarn Doll
Panning for Gold Kid’s Activity
Inside: Panning for Gold Kid's Activity The California Gold Rush is one of those defining moments in American history. It brought thousands of gold prospectors, called 49ers, from all around the world to California. Knowing the gold was there and finding the gold are two different things. Many ... Read More about Panning for Gold Kid’s Activity
How to Make a Colonial Hornbook
Inside: How to Make a Colonial Hornbook From the mid-16th century until the 18th century, hornbooks were used as primers to teach young children to read. They were paddle-shaped and usually contained a sheet of paper with the letters of the alphabet and Biblical scriptures, such as the Lord's ... Read More about How to Make a Colonial Hornbook