Little Golden Books for Gifts

 Thank you Getunderlined for the #gifted copy. #getunderlinedpartner

Did you read  Little Golden Books as a kid? OR What are your reading? I absolutely loved Little Golden Books as a child and was thrilled to receive some. ➡ To see individually.

I love that they are such a nice size for kids, are easy to read, and realistically illustrated. I am enjoying the biographies. Let me tell you why!

Rita Morena--I remember seeing her in West Side Story and her Oscar.

Audrey Hepburn is one my my favorite actresses. I loved her in Sabrina and Roman Holiday.

Julia Child--I remember growing up and watching her show with my mom. Her enthusiasm for cooking was amazing.

Elvis Presley --He is one of my dad's favorite singers. We listed to Elvis growing up.

Dwayne Johnson-- He is the Rock. My son is a fan.

There are so many great biographies in this series. They would make a great stocking stuffer or last minute gift for any 4-8 year old. Or to someone as a sweet reminder of someone they admire like me.

I highly recommend!

I was given copies and all thoughts are my own.

Great Chess Class on OutSchool.com PLUS code to get it free!

My youngest son wanted to learn chess. I looked around for some type of class as this is not a part of my skill set. I was thrilled to find one and then it was cancelled. I was so frustrated! BUT, I was thrilled to find a beginner chess lessons on OutSchool.com  

Chess: 64 Mini Lessons for Rapid Improvement: Bite-sized lessons in chess strategy, tactics, opening ideas, and basic checkmates. Each video is paired with a detailed interactive lesson. This class is meant for beginners. You have access to the course for one year, and you can write the instructor a question during the first EIGHT weeks and he will answer you. 

The best part of this class is if you are new to OUTSCHOOL, you can use my code and the $20 class is FREE!   My Outschool Code: dB3aAvKb you are able to use to get $20 off which makes the course FREE!  

Chess is such a great game and teaches so many wonderful thinking skills.  It is fun for our students to have an interesting activity to learn as we head into the season of dreary weather.  My son is 12 and has found it very easy to follow and has improved his chess.com ranking since using the course.  A win for us!  

Let me know if you have any questions!  You can also use the code towards any OutSchool class if you are new to OutSchool.    Code for $20 off dB3aAvKb

Happy Learning!  

Becky

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Discovering Christmas by Amanda Jass Illustrated by Marina Halak

Discovering Christmas by Amanda Jess illustrated by Marina Halak is a 25 Day Advent Devotional.  This is a beautiful hardback book with gold embossing on the cover.  Each day features a devotional, scripture passage, questions for discussion, things to do, and a prayer.  (Read About It Talk About It, Go About It, & Pray About It) The gorgeous pictures enhance the book and you will want your children to gather around as you read. 

I consider myself an almost expert on Advent books as I own over ten.  I can confidently say I LOVE this one.  It is easy to follow along, has good topics, and is so engaging.  The book is designed for children ages 4-8, but I think you would be able to read with your children up to nine.   This would be lovely to use at the dinner table around advent, at bedtime, or for family worship.  I highly recommend Discovering Christmas by Amanda Jass!  

I was given a copy by the publisher and not required to write a positive review.

I’m Amanda. A children’s author, illustrator, wife, and mom of three girls ages eight & under. Being a mom is one of the greatest things ever, but it’s crazy hard too.

Between the discipline, dishes, tantrums, and messes, it can seem almost impossible to bring things like faith and fun into our days at home.

This is why I create engaging kids resources that you can trust to be consistent with biblical truth. Let’s ditch the overwhelm as we build sustainable rhythms in our homes, connect as a family, and help our littles learn about their Creator all at the same time!

When Should I Start Planning for High School? by Becky Boerner, consultant.

 
Home educators often ask me, ‘When should I start planning for high school.” My answer is usually around 7th, or 8th grade. Honestly, the end of 6th grade is not too early.

Why do you ask so early? Because, it is great to start early and think through what you want your student to accomplish. It is nice to use 7th and 8th grade to earn high school credit for learning a language, PE, or explore a fine art.

But, no matter when you start here are a few tips for planning for high school.

 1. Try to make a multiyear plan that includes 7th and 8th grade. Look at what your co-op is offering or other online classes. Find out if certain classes are only offered certain years. Making a multi-year plan will benefit your student, and prevent future stress.

2. Start with the end in mind. If your dream is to attend a certain college find out what their requirements are to attend. What does your student need to accomplish before they get to their senior year?

3. Start researching curriculum. Check out high school curriculum at conventions, ask your home school friends what they like, and borrow curriculum from others to get a good look. It is nice if you have some time to process this.

4. Think about what activities your student would like to do in high school. Do they want to volunteer, get a paid job, and what would they like to explore? What do you need to add to their resume?

5. Do you feel your student would be a good candidate for dual enrollment with college credit? Start exploring the requirements now. Do they need a recommendation or a test score? Do you think they will they be able to direct their own learning and work with a college professor? Pre-planning goes a long way.

Having a high schooler is exciting. It is wonderful to watch your student become who they were created to be. 

Helping them plan, guiding, and mentoring them is a privledge. As home educators we want to be prepared to help them the best we are able.  These are just a few ideas to think through.

 I wish you well on your journey!

Becky

PS If you would like to discuss high school curriculum, high school planning, or anything to do with home education please click here to make an appointment. I would love to help you! I love problem solving.

~Homeschool Mom to 7
~Mom to high school graduates and college graduates
~Mom to employed homeschool graduates.
~Mom to a MIT graduate
~Mom to students who have won over $100,000 in scholarships
~Certified Teacher
~M.Ed. in Reading Education


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