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Coding Books for Kids
For kids who love screen time and video games, you might get them interested in reading if they can learn how to make their own computer game! Check out these great how-to guides to learn the basics of coding computers. If you want to get into computer science as an…
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Must-Read Animal Nonfiction for Kids
I had a book as a kid that I loved reading. It was a paperback book filled with all sorts of animal facts. This book was a lot of fun because you don’t have to read it cover to cover. You can open it to any page and learn a…
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Must-Read Science Nonfiction for Kids
As I’ve mentioned in the past, there are kids (and adults!) who will always prefer to read nonfiction over fiction. They like to learn new things, read about things they love, and just want to read fact over fiction. And guess what? That’s awesome! Reading is a great way to…
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Etsy Shop Sale
Summer is officially here! And you can take advantage of my Etsy shop sale for just a few more days. From now until June 30th my entire Etsy shop is 25% off! And it’s the perfect time to purchase a reading journal or alphabet workbook. All of these materials are…
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Must-Read Historical Nonfiction for Kids
I will always tout the absolute magnificence of nonfiction titles for kids. They are engaging, informational books that teach kids about the events and people that got us to this point today. I especially love to learn about little known events or people because it gives an even deeper look…
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2024 Blogging A to Z Challenge: Nonfiction
I will forever implore readers to try nonfiction because children’s nonfiction has changed drastically in the last 20-30 years. I remember growing up that nonfiction was extremely dry, text heavy, and if you were lucky you’d get a few pen and ink drawings. Now, nonfiction is engaging and accessible for…
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12 Board Games for Family Game Night
I would never categorize myself as a board game player. Mainly because they often take focus and concentration and when playing with friends or family, I want to hang out and socialize more than focus on what’s happening in the game. I’m a huge fan of Yahtzee – a game…
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Perfect Winter Read Alouds
It’s been a really mild winter where I live. In fact, we’ve only had a dusting of snow once or twice. And, I noticed our daffodils peeking out in the front garden bed because it’s been so mild! But, that being said, it’s not going to stop me from sharing…
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12 More Read Alikes for Dog Man Fans
I just wrote a read alike post about the popularity of the Dog Man series about a year and a half ago, and its fame still persists! The Dog Man series is so popular in our library we have at least three copies of each book – most of which…
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20 Chapter Book Read Alouds for Young Kids
More often than not, parents will stop reading aloud when their kids become readers themselves. But they shouldn’t! Reading aloud is such a wonderful way to spend time together as a family! Not only is it great family time, but it can also introduce kids to new vocabulary, teach them…
