All three of my kids, ages 13, 11, and 8 delighted in this clever picture book with a book-within-a-book-within-a-book format. I figured if this picture book could captivate a teenager, it has a lock on all younger kids. I only wish the pages were a tad more sturdy because this is a book that is…
Month: May 2013
Screen Free Week Ideas using K’NEX!
Thank goodness a shipment of K’NEX came this past week. We are trying to cut back on screens for Screen Free Week and my biggest challenge is my 8-year-old son who likes to simultaneously play video games on the computer while watching TV and eating a snack. I need more screen-free week ideas! I met…
Top 10 Best Chapter Books Set in Florida’s Past
It could just be me but I find that there is something poetic and Old Hollywood-y about Florida’s past. Perhaps it is just the way old Florida is portrayed in children’s books. The setting also seems like a backdoor shortcut to a Newbery award. From our last trip to Florida in North Captiva Island, we…
Percy Jackson Book Club for Boys
Our Percy Jackson The Lightening Thief graphic novel book club for little boys was low key but successful. We made duct tape swords while answering trivia questions and eating spaghetti.
Amazing Ukelele Virtuoso: Jake Shimbabukuro
With 11.7 million YouTube views, you must see this performance by Jake Shimabukuro, a ukulele virtuoso is known for his complex finger work. Be sure to watch the last minute where Jake plays a pretty incredible sequence. My husband gave found Jake on YouTube and my kids loved watching him play, especially my son who plays…
Kindergarten Readiness FREE Printable Book: My Book About Me
When my son was in preschool, I created this free Kindergarten readiness book for him. I printed it out, bound it into a 3 ring paper folder, and made a copy for each child in his class and the teachers had the kids work on it for a few months before preschool ended. It is…