Charlotte Mason is known for many things, one of which is her classification of certain texts and tales as “living books.” These are books that extend beyond the page, profoundly altering the reader’s thoughts, feelings, and views. It’s a noble goal for literature. So, where and how can you find the best living books for your...
Statistics show that adults in the U.S. are reading fewer books each year. Setting a goal to read more can be both enjoyable and beneficial. However, when a friend posts their roundup of the 50 books they read last year, and you only read 5, you might feel jealous or ashamed. If you want to read more, or...
What better way to recognize Women's History Month - celebrated in March - than to open the cover and discover a woman from the past? Since the late 1980s, the United States government has proclaimed the entire month of March as an opportunity to "celebrate the contributions women have made to the United States and recognize...
These STEM books are for kids in middle school that are fascinated by all things science. I find that many book recommendations for middle schools are non-fiction. I know that kids want to learn about factual subjects, so I searched high and low for STEM books that will delight any kid around the age of ten...
These are STEM books for girls who want to see how women have changed the world. There is a good mix of books for young women and girls looking for history on how women have stood out above the crowd. Some of these are for girls as young as six years old, and others for teenagers....
These STEM books are for teachers and educators that need ideas or inspiration about teaching STEM subjects. Some of these STEM books are for a classroom setting, while others are for a small group of kids. I have a lot of content on this blog centered on STEM activities for kids, but I only have...
These books focus more on STEM activities than just stories. I wanted to focus on STEM activities more than just information about inventors or events throughout history. Since this site has a lot of helpful information about educational activities that I’ve done with my kids, I feel I have a good sense of what project will...