Roald Dahl themed movie and dinner nights: James and the Giant Peach Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory I remember reading James and the Giant Peach in upper elementary school and feeling it was the oddest book I had ever encountered. It was a story that stuck with you for a variety of reasons. So, of course, I had to have my own children experience this weirdly wonderful story. To celebrate we watched the movie and made some delicious (and simple) food. Let's start wi

Who says reading together or celebrating what we've read needs to end in elementary school? I would say my older children look forward to these book celebrations even more now, then they did when they were younger. The discussions alone are so rich and meaningful. Comparing novels with their movies (or plays) is such a fun experience. While we have celebrated several novels. There are two favorites, which come to mind. Middle School Book Celebrations: The Lion, The Witch, and

I love reading a classic book with my children. There is a sense of nostalgia. It also allows us to have deep conversations about how literature has evolved over the years. They are exposed to language we may not typically use in modern life. Book Celebrations: Classics: Winnie the Pooh and The Wizard of Oz One of my favorite pieces of classic literature: Winnie the Pooh. Winnie the Pooh is a classic and while there are several movies you could watch to celebrate, we opted f

We've read so many fun books in the early years of homeschooling, but here are a few of our favorites that we had an absolute blast celebrating! Early Readers: Toad and Frog Little Bear Make it simple: The Mouse and the Motorcycle Who doesn't love a childhood classic like Mouse and the Motorcycle? We had so much fun reading this and watching the, very, old school movie. We made PB & Jam thumbprint cookies to celebrate. Mouse and the Motorcycle Book Celebration Remember bo

Chapter Book Celebrations: Mr. Popper's Penguins, The Mouse and the Motorcycle, A Bear Called Paddington Make it simple: The Mouse and the Motorcycle Who doesn't love a childhood classic like Mouse and the Motorcycle? We had so much fun reading this and watching the, very, old school movie. We made PB & Jam thumbprint cookies to celebrate. Mouse and the Motorcycle Book Celebration Remember book celebrations don't have to be all or nothing. You can make one simple thing togeth

Dyslexia feels so vague for some and unfortunately health insurance and not even all school districts recognize and support this learning challenge. It is oh so real though. Let's first breakdown a few "types" of dyslexia. It is important to recognize dyslexia can range from mild to severe and present in a variety (or combination) of ways. Understanding different types of dyslexia and its counterparts: dysgraphia and dyscalculia You can download the above image as a PDF here.

If you have followed me on social media for any amount of time, chances are you've witnessed how we LOVE to celebrate books we've read. We've had so many book celebrations, I wanted to share them with you! When we first began book celebrations, my children were in lower elementary school. Here are a few of our favorite celebrations! Who doesn't love a Laura Numeroff book? They have always been a favorite series in my home! Making muffins for If You Give a Moose a Muffin First