When I was maybe ten or eleven, we did a unit on astronomy in homeschool. Part of it was to track the moon for a month and I remember my mom waking us up each morning around 5 a.m. before she left on her run so we could come outside and see the moon. It was so magical standing out in the dark street in our pajamas, looking for the moon, and then drawing it on our charts. And then dashing upstairs to snuggle back in our warm beds for another hour or two before it was time to get up for ... Read More about Summer Unplugged: Stargazing
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Summer Unplugged: Pirates!
I don't know what it is about pirates, but they are just fun (. . . in books. I assume they are substantially less fun in real life). If your little one or elementary school child is into pirates, take a peek at this list of pirate books for kids! pirate books and activities for kids Picture Books Pirate Nap: A Book of Colors by Danna Smith and Valeria Petrone. This was one of Ella's favorite books for many many months, and the cute illustrations delighted me every time. Pirate Girl ... Read More about Summer Unplugged: Pirates!
Summer Unplugged: Snow Day!
Anyone else finding themselves dreaming of some cold weather? The heat in Las Vegas has actually not been as crazy as I expected, but still, I'm anxiously looking forward to tights and sweaters and jackets in London this fall. In the meantime, we'll just be reading snow books for kids over here and pretending we've ever lived somewhere we can build snowmen. snow books for kids Picture Books The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. How could this not start off the list? It always makes me ... Read More about Summer Unplugged: Snow Day!
Summer Unplugged: Fourth of July
Fourth of July! We're headed down to the beach this weekend to celebrate, but in the meantime, here are some of my favorite fourth of July books about the US and the American Revolution. fourth of july books and crafts Picture Books So You Want to Be President by Judith St. George and David Small - This is long for a picture book (Ella couldn't quite make it through), but for older kids, it's hilarious, full of interesting information, and one of my favorite Caldecott winners. ... Read More about Summer Unplugged: Fourth of July
Summer Unplugged: Under the Sea
We're spending a lot of time in the water this summer. It's no wonder the ocean is on my mind. This is maybe my favorite booklist so far - just so many great under the sea themed books! under the sea themed books Picture Books Flotsam by David Wiesner - I love everything David Wiesner does, and this miiiiight be my favorite of his books. This clever wordless story of a camera that washes up on a beach filled with mysterious film is a total crowd-pleaser. Wave by Suzy Lee - ... Read More about Summer Unplugged: Under the Sea