by Carolyn | For fun, Free, Parenting, Reading, Recommendations, Resources
It’s time to think about summer reading programs 2018! I always get excited about summer reading programs, especially when the rewards are more books! We all want to avoid the summer slump, but remember, our goal is to get your kids excited about reading. If...
by Carolyn | Craft books, For fun, Free, Imagination, Older Elementary, Preschool
(Disclosure: I received a copy of this book for free in exchange for an honest review. I only recommend books that I personally enjoy and believe my readers will as well. This post contains affiliate links. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade...
by Carolyn | Animal books, Audiobooks, Book Deals, Classics, Free
Librivox is an amazing organization, and I just want to say thank you to the thousands of volunteers who make it possible! In case you haven’t heard of Librivox, it is a website with thousands of free audiobooks. They are all older books whose copyrights have...
by Carolyn | Free, Reading, Resources
I love summer reading programs! Maybe I’m just competitive, but I get excited when my kids finish their reading logs and are ready for their reward! My oldest is a voracious reader and will finish our library’s reading contest in the first week! If you...
by Carolyn | Audiobooks, Bible, Character Training, Free, Older Elementary, Preschool
*When my older kids were probably 3 and 5, I came across these extraordinary audio Bible stories. They are told by a lady named Joelee Chamberlain. She speaks with a gentle, grandmotherly voice. She talks right to her listeners, and I found my kids responding out loud...
by Carolyn | For fun, Free
Kids love having things that are their very own. And if we want them to value books, helping them build their own collection is a great start. I still have and treasure books I owned as a child! If your child is beginning their own personal library, they will love...