I've always been fascinated by space. When I applied to college, I actually listed Astronomy as my intended major. Something about the vastness of the universe and the insignificance of our little planet on a cosmic scale brings me comfort. How can my problems possibly be worth stressing out over ...
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Dragons Love Tacos
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My 5 year old, who loves dragons, went through a period of being obsessed with this funny and entertaining book. After having it from the library for a couple weeks, he practically had it memorized. Title: Dragons Love Tacos Author: Adam Rubin Illustrator: Daniel Salmieri Publication Year: ...
Bunny Peek a Boo
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My 2 year old had a lot of trouble with this puzzle. We had to save it until closer to the third birthday. However, this is an awesome first spatial logic puzzle for older toddlers or young preschoolers. Product: Bunny Peek a Boo Company: SmartGames Website: www.smartgames.eu Recommended Age Range: ...
It’s Time to Get Serious
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It would be A-MAZ-ING to have a successful blog, but I'm not going to lie...this "hobby" of mine has been a lot more difficult than I'd imagined. Getting a PhD in Mechanical Engineering? Piece of cake. Figuring out how to get more than a handful of visitors to my website? That's a challenge. I ...
Teach Your Own
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Although I'm very interested in the idea of "teaching my own," this book was not for me. It focused too much on the downside of public education and not enough on the positive side of homeschooling. Title: Teach Your Own: The John Holt Book of Homeschooling Author: John Holt & Pat ...
The Book with No Pictures
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Who would have thought that one of my kindergartener's favorite "picture books" would not have a single picture or illustration? This book is comedy at it's finest for 5 year olds. Title: The Book with No Pictures Author: B.J. Novak Publication Year: 2014 Website: www.bjnovak.com Age Group: ...
Homemade Learning World Map
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My 5 year old is currently very into maps which makes me happy seeing as how I have embarrassingly survived 3 and a half decades knowing little to no geography. He's learning all the names of the continents and oceans in his Montessori school and is in love with the 90's cartoon, Where on Earth is ...
More Charlotte Mason Education
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While this book emphasizes more the teaching and logistics involved in homeschooling children older than mine, it had several interesting ideas that I'd like to someday incorporate into my children's learning, such as the Book of Centuries. Title: More Charlotte Mason Education: A Home Schooling ...
Rush Hour Jr.
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My 5 year old and I are completely in love with this one-player game. What a great way to get kids to exercise their brains and learn to face a challenge. Product: Rush Hour Jr. Company: Think Fun Website: www.thinkfun.com/rushhourjr Recommended Age Range: 5 to 7 years Price Range: $20 Amazon ...
Smart but Scattered
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I feel like this book can be summarized in a sentence by, "If your child is having trouble in any area, make a written plan and follow through." Although I love plans and lists, this book felt a little unnecessary long and detailed to me. Title: Smart but Scattered Author: Peg Dawson and Richard ...
Michelle has a PhD in Engineering from Stanford University and a Bachelor's Degree from the California Institute of Technology. 