family reading culture, encouragement, reflection
When you approach social emotional learning through books, something remarkable happens: children begin to develop empathy, perspective, and emotional understanding, naturally.
Oral and creative narration can quietly transform your winter homeschool days.
If you’ve found yourself staring at your plans with growing dissatisfaction, or scrolling late at night, convinced that the solution to your homeschool burnout must be a brand-new curriculum, you’re not alone.
You Don’t Need a New Curriculum—You Need a Good Book Read More »
If you’ve reset your homeschool reading routine more times than you can count (especially after the holidays!), you’re not alone.
If Your Homeschool Reading Routine Keeps Falling Apart, Try This Instead Read More »
The Gentle 12-Month Classic Stories Reading Challenge is about building a slow, meaningful relationship with classic stories. You can do this one month at a time, in ways that actually fit real families.
A Gentle 12‑Month Classic Stories Reading Challenge Read More »
If you’re craving more beauty, connection, and restful learning, poetry tea time is a gift you can give yourself and your children. It’s simple, gentle, and deeply nourishing. No elaborate prep required.
Poetry Tea Time: A Homeschool Tradition Worth Trying Read More »
Homeschool reading can sometimes feel like a balancing act, but you don’t have to turn every book into a structured lesson to give your child a meaningful reading life.
If you’ve every wondered how to encourage reluctant readers without pressure or power struggles, you’re not alone. Sometimes they need a gentle nudge.
Simple, Gentle Ways to Encourage Reluctant Readers Read More »
Many parents and homeschool families want to encourage kids to try new books. But it isn’t always easy.. The good news? Trying new books can be fun, low-pressure, and even exiting when the experience feels inviting rather than demanding.
10 Creative Ways to Encourage Kids to Try New Books Read More »
The Three Little Pigs origin story goes back centuries, beginning as a dark English folk tale told around the hearth long before it became a cheerful bedtime story. Exploring its history helps kids (and adults!) see how stories evolve — and why they still matter.
The Three Little Pigs Origin Story: From Folk Tale to Fairy Tale Read More »
