by Our conversations are centering more and more on the topic of racial justice, and families and educators are trying to help their children understand current events. In many cases, this task requires soul-searching about how little we had been talking to children about race and racial justice previously. To help in this process, we […]
Big Folktales Small World – Korean Folktales
by A maiden finds help from seven quirky dwarfs after she flees from a jealous and wicked Queen who is after her life. Hungry Jack swaps his cow for magic beans only to find himself fleeing for his life when he disrupts a sleeping giant. Do these stories sound familiar? Fairy and folktales existed even […]
Literacy Learning with Folktales and Fables (And Free Lesson Plan!)
by World Folktales and Fables Week (March 15-21, 2020) is a great opportunity to use these classic stories to improve literacy skills and have fun while learning. With simple storylines and appeal (who can resist talking animals and magic?), folktales are sure to get kids excited about reading and writing. Folktales and fables also […]
Five Great Children’s Books Celebrating Malala
by Malala Yousafazai, known simply as Malala, is one of the most accomplished Muslim women in history. Her story is incredible not only for what happened to her, but rather how young she was when it happened. However, her fight for girls’ education began much earlier than the fateful day she was shot by the […]
Conservation and Climate Change Activism
by When I first started homeschooling almost 20 years ago, I knew in my heart that conservation and climate change activism would be a major component. I sought out every opportunity for outdoor experiences for my kids to learn about conservation practices and science first hand. Our desire to make a difference for the environment […]
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