April is National Poetry Month

Here are some of our favorite poetry related ideas and resources. I’m really liking these “write your own poems” workbooks by Usborne. The kiddos are learning about different types of poems with space for trying out the techniques. The illustrations are fun, colorful, and engaging. I have a very reluctant writer and though it has … Continue reading April is National Poetry Month

American Girl: Nanea 1941 – American History Unit Study

“Home had always been the safest place in the world. But within a few short hours, everything in Nanea’s life had been turned upside down. She squeezed her eyes shut, trying only to see the beautiful things… But all the images were edged in black.” The Spirit of Aloha page 40 Nanea is really wonderful … Continue reading American Girl: Nanea 1941 – American History Unit Study