It’s time for another round of the Poppins Book Nook! The theme this time was Beyond Our Planet. This is actually a fun theme for us because we love studying space. My 3rd grader is currently studying space in science. The only trouble I had was finding a picture book for space! So we went […]
How to Get a Job For Kids
August 26, 2014 by 4 Comments
My kids are always looking for ways to make money. My son, in particular, seems to have the entrepreneurial bug. When he was eight, he heard that my mom did not know how to draw. He promptly put together (wrote instructions and illustrated) two how to draw books…and then took them to her house and […]
How to Create Your Own Treasure Hunt
August 4, 2014 by 1 Comment
Welcome to the Poppins Book Nook! Be sure to read more great posts linked up below. The theme for this month is “Ye Old Pirates!” My kids’ all-time favorite pirate book is Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. When they were younger they read an abridged version of the story and also saw a live […]
Learning Activities for Look Up! Bird-Watching in Your Own Backyard
June 30, 2014 by 9 Comments
Young kids love to get outdoors and explore. They run, play, learn, and enjoy all through exploration. Adults might take certain aspects of nature for granted, whereas young kids view them with great awe and wonder. As parents, teachers, and librarians, we can grab that natural awe and help it blossom into fruitful knowledge and gratitude […]
Folktales, Fairy Tales, Fables, and More
May 26, 2014 by 7 Comments
What exactly is a folktale? A folktale is a story or legend handed down over a long period of time. They often explain something that happens in nature or relates a truth about life. Often, there is a moral to the story. They may explain how something came to be. The characters are often people […]
