As I was signing up for a birthday post this month I KNEW I wanted to write on Tolkien. After all we were going to watch the last Hobbit movie this Christmas, I watched all of the Lord of the Rings movies in the theaters on opening day. I've read the books, and then I started … [Read more...]
The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe book and a movie night
Continuing the grand tradition of Book and a Movie night we read "The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe," and then watched the movie. {All Amazon links are affiliate links, I make a small commission if you purchase from them) I remember first reading The Lion the Witch and … [Read more...]
Book and a Movie: Pictures of Hollis Woods
I’m very excited to have one of my rare guest posts today. Back when I first started my book and a movie concept I got an email from Samantha of Le Chaim on the Right asking if she could share one of her favorite books, Pictures of Hollis Woods. I enjoy reading Samantha’s blog … [Read more...]
Indian in the Cupboard Activities
I’m going to admit my The Indian in the Cupboard activities are a bit of a stretch for the Great Outdoors theme, but I keep thinking about the chapters with Omri taking Little Bear out in his backyard and so I think I’m good to call this the Great Outdoors, right? I’m not … [Read more...]
Because of Winn Dixie activities
One of the lectures I went to at Great Homeschool Conventions was about picking the books you want your kids to read before they graduate high school. The lecturer* said there is no definitive list of books to read. You pick the books you want your child to read partially off … [Read more...]