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The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin Book Review
age 6+ Upbeat rhymes tell amazing tale of scientist with autism. Parents need to know that The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin is in the Amazing Scientists Book Series created by author Julia Finley Mosca and illustrator Daniel Rieley that celebrates female scientists throughout history. The Girl Who Thought in Pictures is a bright, uplifting account, told in upbeat verse, of revered animal scientist Dr. Temple Grandin.
Winter Reading Recommendations
Take a look at some of our recommended novels that go great with a cup of hot chocolate and a cozy blanket.
Books for International Women and Girls in Science Day
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. In 2015, the United Nations named February 11 the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. It honors the contributions and achievements of women in science, and also emphasizes the importance of women and girls to continue entering the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
#SELChat: A Black History Month Reading List
When I first started college, I attended a small Catholic university in downtown Pittsburgh. One of my favorite classes was Multiculturalism. The professor introduced me to a new way of thinking. She encouraged the class to question what we see on television, what we read in magazines, and what we hear on the news. Some of the most important questions to ask are, “From whose perspective is this story being told?
The Girl Who Thought In Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin
Reviewed by Rama Gaind. By Julia Finley Mosca, illustrated by Daniel Rieley, The Innovation Press, $17.99. Once you read this, you’ll feel heartened by the real-life story of one of the world’s quirkiest science heroes! The life of an American professor of animal Science at Colorado State University Dr. Temple Grandin will inspire you. It’s telling is also engaging — in a picture book format — aimed at five-to-nine-year-olds.
Holiday Gifts for Kids
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What to Say (and What Not to Say) When you Meet a Homeschool Mom
Did you recently meet a homeschooler for the first time? Did a friend or family member just shock you by announcing they will be homeschooling their children? Are you concerned but don’t know just what to say? Look, I get it. When we decided to homeschool I knew exactly one homeschool family. It’s different. It’s weird. You don’t quite understand it. I mean, why would anyone want to do this? It seems so… hard. But what do you say?
Picture Books Around the World
This post contains affiliate links. See my affiliate disclosure for details. Day 1 Sunday: Elementary Continent Studies You’ll find: General geography resources and materials appropriate for elementary aged children plus all of the links to our resources by continent! Day 2 Monday: Around the World Picture Books.
Around the World in 5 Days: Elementary Continent Studies
This post contains affiliate links. See my affiliate disclosure for details. I’m so happy to be able to share these amazing resources with you. We went around-the-world with our kindergarten curriculum and plan on “traveling” again when my younger kids are in K and 2nd grade. These resources are meant to complement and enrich your lesson plans.
Create an Accordion Timeline or Book of Centuries: Tutorial
I’m excited to share our Geologic Timeline and Book of Centuries with you! I created this printable to accompany our World History and Science lesson plans. Read on for a tutorial on how to create an accordion timeline and all the product details! This post contains affiliate links. See my affiliate disclosure for details. Each two-page timeline is labeled with era, period, and dated timeline. Timelines are divided into ten 1.25 inch sections. Each spread contains a time scale: 1.25in = Xyears.
Movies Around the World: Elementary
This post contains affiliate links. See my affiliate disclosure for details. I’m so happy to be able to share these amazing resources with you. We went around-the-world with our kindergarten curriculum and plan on “traveling” again when my younger kids are in K and 2nd grade. These resources are meant to complement and enrich your lesson plans.
Shows Around the World: Elementary Continent Study
This post contains affiliate links. See my affiliate disclosure for details. Day 1 Sunday: Elementary Continent Studies You’ll find: General geography resources and materials appropriate for elementary aged children plus all of the links to our resources by continent! Day 4 Wednesday: Shows Around the World.
Introduction to Archaeology for Kids - Elementary Resources
A list of archaeology resources for kids. Supplement or create Science and History lesson plans with this full list of media resources, books, and activities appropriate for elementary aged students. Studying the Ancient World? Use these resources as an introduction to your unit studies. This post contains affiliate links. See my affiliate disclosure for more information.
Why We Homeschool
You’re so brave. I could never do that. Is that even legal? Home all day with your kids? Do you think your kids are too smart for school? Do you think you’re a better teacher than real teachers? Do you not trust schools? Do you hate teachers? Are you teaching everything? What makes you qualified to do that? How will you know your kids are learning? Are you going to do this forever? Are you completely insane? We don’t fit the stereotypes. You know what they are.
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