Lent

Lent

So we are right in the middle of Lent (February 17th – April 3rd).  Lent is a season of 40 days. The forty days represent the time Jesus spent in the wilderness, enduring the temptation of Satan and preparing to begin his ministry. Lent is best known as a 40-day period dedicated to the preparation […]

Read Across America Day

Read Across America Day

Let’s join together in celebrating Read Across America Day on March 2nd by READING! Why? Reading is for everyone! Take a picture of your child reading and post it to show their success! This year-round program which was launched in 1998 focuses on motivating children and teens to read through events, partnerships, and reading resources […]

Coconut Rice

Coconut Rice

Looking forward to spring and warmer weather? Try this “Coconut Rice” recipe. Coconut rice is a Thai style rice. Begin by bringing the milk, water, and rice all to a boil together. Replacing half of the water with coconut milk makes the rice slightly sticky and much more flavorful. You will want to eat this […]

LEARNING!

LEARNING!

You might have seen the Huffington Post article, “Back a Year, They Haven’t Learned A Thing.” It discusses the problem of children getting behind in public schools as a result of learning at home instead of learning at a school with a teacher. As homeschooling parents, we know that learning at home is better than […]

WordSearch – Washington’s Farewell

WordSearch – Washington’s Farewell

If you haven’t already, check out our History in 3 Minutes Podcast! Then enjoy this fun word search called “Washington’s Farewell”. Word searches develop spelling skills, extend vocabulary, and emphasize pattern recognition. Find all of the hidden words! Enjoy replaying one of your favorite word searches. Each time you replay it, the words are reordered to […]

Word Search – New Republic

Word Search – New Republic

If you haven’t already, check out our History in 3 Minutes Podcast! Then enjoy this fun word search called “New Republic”. Word searches develop spelling skills, extend vocabulary, and emphasize pattern recognition. Find all of the hidden words! Enjoy replaying one of your favorite word searches. Each time you replay it, the words are reordered to […]

Winnie the Pooh Day

Winnie the Pooh Day

What is the cuddliest day of the year? Winnie the Pooh Day, of course!  Imagine yourself sitting next to Winnie the Pooh! He is smiling and saying how very much he likes to put his paw in that honey pot for just one more lick of something yummy! We all are in need of the […]

Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother

Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother

I would like to first thank my husband, Don, who is an inspiration and support in everything I do. My children, David and Joseph, give me hope to believe in all that is good. I would also like to thank my parents, Marian and Bernard Sheptoski, for teaching me to love reading good books.

Christmas Cheer

Christmas Cheer

What will you be doing on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Christmas week? Do you celebrate by yourself or with others?  Here are some additional ways to celebrate and make yourself, family and others happy: Read on Kindle, paperback, or audiobooks – Learning to Read: Fairy Tale Adventures (for all ages-children, adults, etc.) Do charity […]