We received three DK books that make science exciting for review. My son loves reading and learning about all sorts of new things. Sometimes, however, it’s hard to get him started. This time, it was much easier as he not only chose the books he wanted to learn from, but was very interested in the […]
3 Great Kids Books about Earth for Your Young Geologist / Traveler / Scientist
Around here, we don’t really stop school for the summer—but neither do we continue our regular bookwork either. Instead, I look for ways to keep the learning going in a light-hearted, fun way that also fits into summer camps and activities. One of my favourite ways to keep the summer learning going is with DK […]
Coding with Scratch Made Easy: Learn the Basics, Games and Projects {review}
Coding is the language of computers and the internet. Just as learning a second language can help your child with future careers or travel, so learning computer coding can also help them navigate our tech-driven world. Coding with Scratch Made Easy: Learn the Basics, Games and Projects is a workbook that will introduce your child […]
Making Sushi: Taste & Technique {cookbook review}
At least once a week (if not twice), Sunshine asks if we can have sushi for supper. This is, hands down, her favourite meal, whether we are eating at home or eating out. We’ve mastered making California and vegetable rolls at home, but I wanted to try some new ideas for making sushi. I was […]
Learn about the Amazing Human Body with DK Books
For science this year, we are delving into the wonders of the human body. While we are still following the Behold & See science curriculum, I knew exactly where to turn for some extra resources. DK Books has a great selection of resources about the human body. From pop-up to encyclopedic, these books are giving […]
Travel to Ancient Rome, Egypt & Greece with DK Eyewitness Books!
For the last week, the girls have been time traveling. Sunshine, Lily and even Jade have been equally interested in the wonders of Ancient Rome, Ancient Egypt, and Ancient Greece, thanks to the beautiful pictures and interesting facts in the DK Eyewitness Books. We studied each of these civilizations in history last year, but the […]
The Disney Book: A Celebration of the World of Disney
We are huge Disney fans. That might seem like an obvious statement, given the fact we have four girls (hello, princesses!). However, I feel like I’ve grown into my love of Disney just as I’ve grown into mommy jeans and coffee. We’ve had lots of fun exploring that love with Finding Dory: The Essential Guide […]
3 Essential Homeschool Reference Books from DK Canada
One of the things I hear over and over as a homeschool mom is the importance of good reference books. This last year, I saw that. So many times, the girls came across something we could have looked up in a reference book… if we had one. So when I saw the selection of kids’ […]
How to Get Kids Involved in the Kitchen
This year, I’ve been getting the girls helping more in the kitchen. I want them to learn how to cook and to appreciate the work that goes into putting food on the table daily. At the same time, I struggle with safety issues and the mess that usually accompanies any help they give. Here are […]
5 Favourite Canadian Books for Kids #5Faves Vol. 31
One of the problems with homeschooling in Canada can be finding good Canadian materials. Our main curriculum comes from the United States, so I’m always looking for books about Canada for the girls. I felt like I’d hit the jackpot when I saw DK’s Oh Canada titles. For this week’s 5Faves linky, I’m sharing our favourite Canadian […]
