Despite being over a century old, The Adventures of Johnny Chuck by Thornton Burgess continues to captivate readers of all ages. Its enduring charm lies in its simplicity, relatability, and universal themes. I recently discovered this book and more wonderful books for children in the public domain and have decided to begin creating resources for these books, including PDF downloads since I am free to do this without copyright restrictions thanks to the public domain! Today I am sharing a free PDF download of the book The Adventures of Johnny Chuck featuring photographs of the animal ..read more

The Adventures of Reddy Fox is a classic children’s book written by Thornton W. Burgess. Published in 1913, this timeless tale takes readers on a captivating journey through the Green Forest, introducing a host of charming and unforgettable characters. I recently shared a free copy of the book here and in this blog post, we will delve into the lives of some of the key characters that make this delightful story come alive. In addition to learning about a few of the key characters, you will find The Adventures of Reddy Fox printable character cards featuring photos of the animals! Meet a Few ..read more

The Adventures of Reddy Fox by Thornton Burgess is a timeless classic that has captivated readers young and old for generations. Published in 1913, this public domain book continues to enchant audiences with its charming characters, vivid descriptions of the natural world, and timeless life lessons. I recently discovered this book and more wonderful books for children in the public domain and have decided to begin creating resources for these books, including PDF downloads since I am free to do this without copyright restrictions thanks to the public domain! Today I am sharing a free PDF downl ..read more

Winter brings snowflakes, snowmen, warm clothes, and a perfect opportunity for kids to engage in fun learning activities indoors. For parents and educators looking to keep young minds engaged and entertained during the colder months, here’s a curated collection of winter-themed worksheets tailored for preschool, kindergarten, and beyond. These activities not only embrace the enchantment of the season but also help reinforce essential skills in letters, numbers, rhyming, patterns, addition, and the alphabet. Each worksheet is a separate free download so you can just get the ones you want! Clic ..read more

If you saw my daughter’s 9th grade homeschool curriculum picks post you probably noticed that we chose Study.com for many of her courses. This is a big change for us so I wanted to do a separate post sharing why we decided on this option. Table Of Contents I Almost Didn't Choose Study.com My Kids Made the Final Decision Study.com for Homeschool Has Changed for the Better 9th Grade Courses We Chose 12th Grade Courses We Chose Will We Like Study.com? I Almost Didn’t Choose Study.com I got an email from Study.com over a year ago asking me if I would like to be a part of their ambassador pr ..read more

My daughter is 14 and in 9th grade this year. Below are the 9th-grade homeschool curriculum picks we have made for her! Changes may come, but this is the plan for now. CURIOUS TO SEE WHAT SHE DID IN THE PAST? 8th Grade {8th Grade Year-End Review} 7th Grade {7th Grade Year-End Review} 6th Grade 5th Grade {5th Grade Year-End Review} 4th Grade {4th Grade Year-End Review} 3rd Grade {3rd Grade Year-End Review} 2nd Grade {2nd Grade Year-End Review} 1st Grade {1st Grade Year-End Review} Kindergarten {K Year-End Review} PreK Tot School Year 2 Tot School Year 1 {di ..read more

The homeschool curriculum choices blog posts are great, but what I really want to know is what families thought AFTER they used the curriculum they chose! Today I am sharing our 8th Grade Homeschool Year-End Review! {disclaimer ~ affiliate links are used} Here’s a link to the original 8th Grade Curriculum Choices post. Math ~ Teaching Textbooks Pre Algebra (finishing, then Algebra 1) Writing ~  IEW Structure & Style Level B Year 1 (finishing from last year) Grammar ~ IEW Fix It! Grammar Vocabulary ~ Word Up ..read more

Over the years, I have shared many book lists for kids, book resources for families, and free reading printables. I shared how to make your own visual reading list for your kids, and created Read for a Reason which features many book resources for homeschoolers and classroom teachers. You can find tons of reviews online for books that have been available for a while, but there are MANY newer books and parents don’t have time to read them all to preview the topics presented. I plan to feature books that have been released within the past 5(ish) years. Many of my readers are Ch ..read more

Ivy Kids Kits are incredible! We have been reviewing kits for a long time now and the boxes never disappoint! We hope you enjoy our latest Ivy Kids Kit review featured in this post! NOT FAMILIAR WITH IVY KIDS KITS? Ivy Kits are a monthly educational subscription for children ages 3-8 developed by early childhood teachers with children of their own. You can tell these kits were developed by people who truly know young kids. The activities are awesome. Not only can you subscribe to a monthly kit, you can also buy past kits. Each Ivy Kit contains instructions with ways to modify games ..read more

Black History month is in February! If you are looking for a Black History resource for your kids, you are in the right place. In this post, you’ll find our new Black History Flashcards, featuring 12 famous Black Americans. I will also link to all of our other Black History resources. I have been creating Black History month resources for years and I always learn more every time I create something. I create to learn, and I create to teach! I love researching and recalling facts that may have been forgotten. In 2020 I created our Black History Timeline Cards and  ..read more