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Even though Rachel has graduated to reading chapter books, we still love picture books. The stories are beautiful,and the illustrations amazing. I asked my kids to list their favorites, and here’s what they selected. Our Favorite Picture Books The Salamander Room I’ve owned this copy since Abigail (now 19) was young. I love watching the […]
My children have amazing imaginations. I love to sit and listen quietly while they play listening to the stories they tell. When Rachel was three, Brett had the great idea of encouraging her to dictate a story so that we could make a book. I researched our options and we went with Tikatok. (it’s now […]
Board books are a perfect way to introduce babies and toddlers to the world of reading. They are virtually indestructible and are great to throw in the car or diaper bag for taking on the road. I don’t have to worry about Maeve ripping the pages, since they are made of thick sturdy cardboard. Our […]
Have you ever tried reading with babies or toddlers? It can be a little like herding kittens. As the mother of many, I’m going to share some of my best tips, learned over the span of 18 years. Board Books are Your Friend When your child is small, don’t bring out your treasured copy of […]
After creating my list of Catholic saints that I wanted us to study in our homeschool this year, I took a look at the resources we had available. In our home library, we have lots of books of Catholic saints, both for adults and children. I’ll share some of my favorites, as well as ones […]