For years the kids and I did a book and activity. We would read a book and then do some kind of activity. Back in the day when everyone was coming up with clever names for stuff several people called this a "Booktivity," I don't know if that's still a thing. I thought it might be … [Read more...]
How to use picture books to teach maps
A few years ago we looked up some books to read for Arizona, and I found this great book called Kate Heads West. The only problem, Kate Heads West isn't specifically about Arizona, it's more of a travelogue as she travels around the Southwest. I super loved the book, but it … [Read more...]
The Great Baltimore Fire, how one person or horse can change history
Sometimes the most interesting bits of history, are not the ones we all know. As an example, I didn't know a bit about the 1904 Great Baltimore Fire until we were researching Maryland for our United States geography lessons. Then I found out about the unsung heroes of the Great … [Read more...]
How to write the Unexpected Twist
I love teaching with picture books. They have so many great projects you can do with them. I can just hear you now, “That’s right Ticia, I love to use picture books with my six-year-old!” I loved that too, but I’m talking about picture books with my older kids. Picture books are … [Read more...]
How to make a quick Harry Potter costume
We just got back from Universal Studios Orlando and the fun of seeing the villages of the Harry Potter books in real life. It was amazing! When we went, I asked my kids if they wanted to wear their homemade Harry Potter costumes I made them for the Cursed Child midnight release … [Read more...]
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