Is A Daily Picture Book just for homeschoolers? NO! My tagline reflects that. A Daily Picture wants to ignite wonder and excitement in children, and their grown ups, no matter their academic affiliation. What is A Daily Picture Book? A Daily Picture Book was born from my desire to provide my children with a well…
This is a follow-up post to Favorite Bedtime Stories, Part 1 and The Importance of Bedtime Stories. So, your little one is growing up and ready for some more meaty bedtime stories, what do you do? You slowly move to chapter books by reading longer picture books and then short chapter books and finally dive…
I recently went to a library’s used book sale and it was a phenomenal one! I was not prepared for how amazing it would be! So here is to my future self: how to be prepared when going to a library sale! Mistakes First mistake: I only brought 4 bags of medium size with me….
Here is a non exhaustive list of half a dozen books or so of bedtime stories for each stage of your child’s growing up years. Remember that you cannot read everything to them in 18 years under your roof, so pick the best! The best is what you enjoy most and what they enjoy most….
As the 15th of the month is around the corner and the October membership booklists are almost ready to hit the blog, I wanted to do a quick run through the different memberships that I offer. I hope that you and your family will come to enjoy many Daily Picture Books. I carefully hand pick…
A different kind of daily picture book would be bedtime stories. They are best enjoyed while cuddling together. Bedtime stories have been a tradition in my family for at least four generations. They have brought our family closer together in many ways. What is a bedtime story? A bedtime story is a story read in…
Nature study is, by far, the most important and best subject for our children. It opens the door to all other learning! Nature journaling: a definition This is my definition: to admire nature, observe it and write or draw about it. I have loved nature journaling since I was in scouting, then our nature journals…
Along with Charlotte Mason, Anna Comstock is one of the most meaningful person behind the Nature Study movement! We owe her SO much! Early life Born in New York State on September 1st, 1854, Anna grew up on a farm. Her mother spent time exploring the country with her only daughter, discussing and studying birds,…
Did you know? The first Labor Day was observed on a Tuesday! Tuesday, September 5th, 1882 to be exact, in New York City. By June 28th, 1894, President Grover Cleveland signed a law making the first Monday of September an official federal holiday. What is it? What do we celebrate on Labor Day? Labor Day recognizes…
Where a Daily Picture Book really comes to life!Part 3 of a Well Organized Library The day has come! The unveiling of my home education bookshelves! The School Room Our school room is literally at the heart of our home, between kitchen and living room. It has one bright sunny window and a massive desk,…
