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Looking for a good book? Try one of Amazon’s best sellers! If you love books, then look no further than Amazon’s huge selection of titles for your next great read! Whether you’re looking for the distraction of an engaging work of fiction or hoping to learn something new from the world of non-fiction, Amazon is sure to have what you’re looking for. If you’re not sure what to read next, it’s always fun to get some ideas from what others are reading! Here’s a look at 10 of the best-selling books that are trending on Amazon right now. Note that this...

Photo: CDC on Unsplash Sometime in the last few weeks, our country has lost sight of the role that teachers hold in society. Prior to the pandemic, teachers were seen as academic instructors who taught children of all ages to read, solve math problems, and inquire about scientific topics. Their pay, evaluation, and often reputation, is based on the test scores of their students regardless of said student’s mental health, access to food or basic care, access to technology, or the hours in which their parents work. Similarly, schools are graded, and publicly ranked, based on the test scores of their...

Whether you are doing a beach-themed unit, studying ocean conservation, learning about the deep-sea animals, or just love the deep blue sea, this great big list of ocean books for kids is what you need.  So, let’s dive in! You’ll find a mix of fiction and informational books on this list.  Some are great for exploring with small groups and some make great whole-group read-alouds. Ocean Books for Kids Full Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. My Ocean is Blue by Darren Lebeuf shows us all the things that the ocean can be and teaches us about opposites too. Oceans...

“Hi, I’m Leroy the Letter Lynx.           I’ll help you name letters quick as a wink! Alphabet letters are all around. My job is to teach you their names, shapes and sounds. I’ll teach you capital letters and lowercase too. I can’t wait to get started with you!” Leroy the Letter Lynx is one of our early childhood literacy animal helpers. Leroy helps students identify letters and sounds through the use of engaging, hands-on literacy centers. WHAT is letter naming? Instruction of letter naming and letter sounds are both essential skills for decoding and spelling. Letter names also provide a connection...

Whether you're just starting out, homeschooling temporarily, or you've been homeshcooling for a while - these time management tips are perfect for homeschool moms to get the most out of your day.The question I get all of the time as a homeschool mom is "How do I know what to teach them?"Before starting this blog full-time, I was a full-time preschool teacher - so I sort of knew what a healthy and active "school" schedule looked like for their ages.RELATED POST: How I Earn A Full-Time Income BloggingAs time went on and the kids got older, I had to take...