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25 of The Best Beach Books for Kids

June 10, 2016 by Selena Robinson 5 Comments

The Best Beach Books for Kids

Summer’s here and we’re getting into a “beachy” frame of mind around here.

I’m from Florida and I absolutely adore the beach, so for this book roundup, I decided to feature the best beach books for kids!

There are 25 books about the beach for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-aged kids to look at, read, and enjoy.

25 Awesome Beach Books for Kids

What I love about these books is that they focus on the beach itself, not just stories that take place there.

So, if you’re doing a beach unit soon, these are excellent reading choices!

Read on to see the full list. And, keep reading to pick up a fun beach themed counting resource too!

If these are a hit, check out some other summer reads, including some cool ice cream books for kids!

Share some of these lovely beach books for kids this summer!

25 of the Best Beach Books for Kids

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Whether you live near the shore or not, the beach is a wonderful theme for early learners.

There are so many animals that live near the beach to learn about.

Plus, we get to find out about incredible scientific principles such as buoyancy, erosion, and evaporation.

There are also plenty of beach crafts for kids and beach-y treats to make. Take a look at some of our favorite beach crafts for some inspiration!

Fun Beach Books for Kids to Read

25 of The Best Beach Books for Kids

Share some of these lovely and fun beach books for kids during read aloud time this summer!

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At the Beach by Anne Rockwell

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Beach by Elisha Cooper

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Hello Ocean by Pam Muñoz Ryan

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Beach Day by Karen Roosa

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Curious George Goes to the Beach by Margret & H.A. Rey

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Hide and Seek Harry at the Beach by Kenny Harrison

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Pete the Cat: Pete at the Beach by James Dean

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If You Ever Want to Bring a Piano to the Beach, Don't! by Elise Parsley

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Llama Llama Sand and Sun by Anna Dewdley

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A Day at the Seashore by Kathryn Jackson

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Fancy Nancy: Sand Castles and Sand Palaces by Jane O'Connor

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How Will We Get to the Beach? by Brigitte Luciani

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Duck & Goose Go to the Beach by Tad Hills

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Beach Baby by Laurie Elmquist

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On My Beach by Sara Gillingham

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Beach Bugs: A Sunny Pop-up Book by David A. Carter

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Ladybug Girl at the Beach by David Soman

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Daniel's Day at the Beach (Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood) by Becky Friedman

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Biscuit's First Beach Day by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

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Clam-I-Am!: All About the Beach by Tish Rabe

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Daisy Dawson at the Beach by Steve Voake

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Beach House by Deana Caswell

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A Beach Tail by Karen Lynn Williams

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Scaredy Squirrel at the Beach by Melanie Watt

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Hum and Swish by Matt Myers

Printable Beach Ball Counting Cards

Add even more beach learning fun to your beach theme with these printable beach ball counting to ten cards!

Printable Beach Ball Counting Flashcards

These feature beach balls in groups of one to ten with number words underneath.

There are also a set of cards with blank spaces for attaching number word labels.

Beach Ball Counting to Ten Cards

Perfect for early math centers!

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Did you enjoy these beach books for kids? Don’t miss these other beach ideas to share!

Try some of these easy and fun prek beach crafts with early learners this summer!
Make this simple DIY play beach sand recipe to share a summer sensory activity with the kids!
Share a fun and easy summer craft with the kids when you make this easy coffee filter crab craft! Perfect for summer afternoon crafting!

This post is part of the Beach Unit Study blog hop! Check out more awesome beach posts below!

Beach Unit Study Resources
  • Beach Letter Find Printables from 3 Boys and a Dog
  • Ocean Books for Kids from The Jenny Evolution
  • Songs About The Beach from Tales of Education at Home
  • 5 Ways to Learn at the Beach from The Usual Mayhem
  • Beach Scavenger Hunt Printable from CraftCreateCalm
  • “At the Beach” Emergent Reader from The Letters of Literacy
  • Sand Pail and Shovel Alphabet Match from The Kindergarten Connection
  • Beach Letter Dot Printables from Living Life and Learning.com
  • Colorful Sand Paintings from Schooling a Monkey
  • Sand Science Experiment from iGameMom
  • 15 Things to Do at the Beach with Kids from FrogMom
  • Easy Egg Carton Sea Creatures from Homeschool Preschool
  • Beach Mystery Bag from Bambini Travel
  • Printable Beach Bingo Cards from Year Round Homeschooling
  • Beach Pail 1-20 Number Recognition from Something 2 Offer

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Fun Frog Books for Preschool

May 13, 2016 by Selena Robinson 13 Comments

Are you planning a frog homeschool unit study for your kids soon? Be sure to add in reading! And this roundup of fun frog books for preschool is awesome for helping little learners practice reading skills, learn about frogs, and have fun at the same time!

I’m also sharing lots of frog unit study resources from my fellow bloggers that are perfect for rounding out a frog unit! Read on to grab them!

Fun Frog Books for Preschoolers @ Look! We're Learning!

Fun Frog Books for Preschool

  1. Frog on a Log by Kes Gray
  2. The Icky Sticky Frog by Dawn Bentley
  3. Leap, Frog, Leap! by Douglas Florian
  4. Frog and Toad are Friends by Arnold Lobel
  5. Growing Frogs: Read and Wonder by Vivian French
  6. Hoppity Frog: A Slide and Seek Book by Emma Parrish
  7. Freddy the Frogcaster by Janice Dean
  8. Five Little Speckled Frogs by Nikki Smith
  9. Frog and Fly by Jeff Mack
  10. Jump, Frog, Jump! by Robert Kalan
  11. Frogs by Gail Gibbons
  12. Frogs and Toads and Tadpoles, Too! by Allan Fowler
  13. A Frog’s Life by Dona Rice
  14. A Frog in the Bog by Karma Wilson
  15. Frogs by Nic Bishop
  16. Frog or Toad: How Do You Know? By Melissa Stewart
  17. From Tadpole to Frog by Wendy Pfeffer
  18. Frog by Susan Cooper

Frog Books for Preschoolers @ Look! We're Learning!

Want more froggy fun? Check out the other frog-themed unit study resources from my fellow bloggers!

Frog Unit Study Resources

Find the Letter F is for Frogs from 3 Boys and a Dog

Frog Life Cycle Free Printables from Natural Beach Living

Frog Books for Preschool from Look! We’re Learning!

Frog Anatomy Worksheets from Living Life and Learning

Frog Hop Activity from CraftCreateCalm

Make a Fun Handprint and Footprint Tissue Paper Frog from Crafty Mama in ME

Free Resources for Frog Life Cycle from Something 2 Offer

5 Easy Frog Exercise Moves for Kids from FrogMom

Children’s Books Featuring Frogs from The Jenny Evolution

Frogs of the Rainforest from Tales of Education at Home

Frog Theme Color Words Book {free printable} from Books and Giggles

Recycled K Cup Frog Craft and Skip Counting Activity from Artsy Momma

Frog Life Cycle for Kids {Printable Set} from The Natural Homeschool

Lots of Learning and Fun with Frogs Sensory Bin from Living Montessori Now

Frog Race Graphing Game from Simple Fun for Kids

Poison Frog activity from Schooling a Monkey

Non-fiction Frog Emergent Readers from Royal Baloo

Interactive Frog Life Cycle App for Kids from iGameMom

Frog Writing Prompts from The Usual Mayhem

Get more unit study study ideas from my Unit Studies board on Pinterest!


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10 Books about Monster Trucks

May 3, 2016 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

Do you have a child who LOVES big trucks? My boys are huge fans of monster trucks right now, which is why I decided to use big trucks to teach them about measuring last week.

But if you want to encourage them to read, why not check out some fun and educational kids’ books about monster trucks? There are plenty available, but these are super for finding out how trucks work and getting your little ones excited about reading! Trust me. We have a few of these in our home library. 🙂

Kids Books about Monster Trucks

10 Books about Monster Trucks

  1. Monster Trucks! (Step Into Reading)
  2. I’m a Monster Truck! (Little Golden Book)
  3. Monster Trucks (Pull Ahead Books)
  4. Mighty Monster Machines (Blaze and the Monster Machines
  5. How Do Monster Trucks Work?
  6. Ultimate Sticker Book: Truck
  7. Hot Rod Hamster: Monster Truck Mania!
  8. My Little Book of Big Trucks: Packed Full of Cool Photos and Fascinating Facts
  9. Axel the Truck: Beach Race (I Can Read)
  10. Monster Truck Mater (Disney/Pixar Cars)

10 Kids Books about Monster Trucks

For more monster truck learning fun, check out our free Monster Truck Measurement math pack for kids!

Monster Truck Measurement for First Grade Printables

And be sure to follow my Reading for Kids board on Pinterest to find more awesome children’s book roundups!


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10 Kids’ Picture Books about Bugs

April 19, 2016 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

Bugs are super popular with kids, especially during the warm months when we start to see more ants, bees, and other creepy critters around more often. Personally, I’m not a fan. But my boys (in particular) think they’re super cool!

So, I’ve worked up the nerve to start putting together a bug unit study. And part of that unit is reading some great picture books about bugs!

Here are ten kids’ books about bugs that are awesome for showing kids different kinds of insects and helping them learn about how they live and co-exist along with us.

Picture Books about Bugs

10 Kids’ Picture Books about Bugs

  1. Bugs: A Stunning, Pop-Up Look at Insects, Spiders, and Other Creepy-Crawlies by George McGavin
  2. Bugs A to Z by Caroline Lawton
  3. Ultimate Bugopedia: The Most Complete Bug Reference Ever by Darlyne Murawski
  4. Bugs Galore by Peter Stein
  5. Big Book of Bugs by DK Publishing
  6. On Beyond Bugs: All About Insects (Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library) by Tish Rabe
  7. Everything Bug: What Kids Really Want to Know about Bugs by Cherie Winner
  8. Caterpillars, Bugs, and Butterflies: Take-Along Guide
  9. Because a Little Bug Went Ka-Choo by Rosetta Stone
  10. The Bugliest Bug by Carol Diggory Shields

10 Picture Books about Bugs

If you try one of these, let me know which one is your favorite! And if I missed a great bug book, tell me your pick in the comments!

For more buggy fun, check out these posts!

Free Bug Printables Pack

These fun insect activities for kids are perfect for learning about our creepy-crawly animal friends!

Activities for the Grouchy Ladybug

And get more ideas for science learning from my It’s Science board on Pinterest!


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50 Beautiful Spring Books for Kids to Read

April 7, 2016 by Selena Robinson 1 Comment

Spring is a wonderful time of year for sharing stories! Read some of these spring books for kids with your little ones!
50 Spring Books for Kids
These beautiful spring books for kids are wonderful read aloud selections for springtime! There are spring board books, spring picture books, and spring chapter books to choose from!

I absolutely adore spring…mostly because I detest winter. (Cold weather turns me into an actual bum.)

But once the days start to get longer and the weather starts to get warmer, I come alive! And it’s a wonderful time to explore changing seasons with our students.

This year, I want to put a greater focus on spring reading, so I put together a list of 50 spring books for kids!

50 Fun Spring Books for Kids

These spring books for kids are great for talking about the change of seasons. They’re also a nice introduction to weather, spring animals, and plants!

Want to share more spring learning with your students? Don’t miss our All About Flowers printable unit study!

Share this list of 50 spring books for kids with early readers!

50 Engaging Spring Books for Kids

This list of books about spring includes both board books and picture books. So there are appropriate selections for preschoolers and early elementary students.

Some of the non-fiction books may even be good for upper elementary students, depending on their reading level.

How to Use Books about Spring with Early Learners

When you’re ready to share one of these spring books for kids with your students, try opening by asking the class what they already know about the topic.

For example, if you’re reading the book “How Do We Know It’s Spring”, start by asking questions like:

  • How can you tell springtime is here?
  • What does the weather look like?
  • What do the trees look like?
  • Are there any animals you see around us?
50 Engaging Spring Books for Kids to Read

As your students answer, help them remember what’s been said and then compare what they already know with what they learn from the book later.

If you are working on a spring-themed unit, share a book together and then complete a craft. Here are a few spring crafts that may work well with these:

  • Coffee Filter Flower Craft
  • Toilet Roll Baby Chick Craft
  • Paper Cone Bee Craft
  • Coffee Filter Rainbow Craft

50 Beautiful Spring Books for Kids to Read

This list of beautiful spring books for kids features picture books young readers will love! Both fiction and non-fiction selections are included.

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Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert

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Flip, Flap, Fly!: A Book for Babies Everywhere

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A Rainbow of My Own by Don Freeman

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Cherry Blossoms Say Spring (National Geographic Kids)

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Storm Is Coming! by Heather Tekavec

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The Very Busy Spider (Step into Reading)

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Curious George Plants a Seed (CGTV Reader)

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Kitten's Spring (Kitten: Seasons)

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Scholastic Reader Level 3: Poppleton in Spring

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Spring Is Here, Corduroy!

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It's Spring by Linda Glaser

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Kite Day: A Bear and Mole Story

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And Then It's Spring by Julie Fogliano

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In Like a Lion Out Like a Lamb by Marion Dane Bauer

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Everything Spring (Picture the Seasons)

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Spring Stinks: A Little Bruce Book (Mother Bruce Series)

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Plants in Spring (All about Spring)

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National Geographic Readers: Seed to Plant

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The Tiny Seed/Ready-to-Read Level 2 (The World of Eric Carle)

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Mouse's First Spring (Classic Board Books)

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Let It Rain by Maryann Cocca-Leffler

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It's Spring! by Samantha Berger

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Weather in Spring (All about Spring)

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When Spring Comes by Kevin Henkes

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Little Blue Truck's Springtime by Alice Schertle

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Spring: A Pop-up Book (Seasons Pop-up)

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How Do You Know It's Spring? (Rookie Read-About Science: Seasons)

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Bear Wants More (The Bear Books) by Karma Wilson

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Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring by Kenard Oak

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Worm Weather (Penguin Core Concepts) by Jean Taft

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Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms by Julia Rawlinson

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Lola Plants a Garden (Lola Reads) by Anna McQuinn

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Spencer Knows Spring: A Charming Children's Book about Spring by Tiffany Obeng

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A Little Book About Spring (Leo Lionni's Friends)

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Spring in the Forest (Lift-a-flap Surprise)

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Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar (I Can Read Level 1)

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What Can You See in Spring? (Seasons) by Sian Smith

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Spring According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

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Happy Springtime! by Kate McMullan

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Llama Llama Very Busy Springtime by Anna Dewdney

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Spring is Here! by Heidi Pross Gray

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All About Weather: A First Weather Book for Kids

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A Windy Day in Spring (Springtime Weather Wonders)

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Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit: A Book of Changing Seasons

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The Thing About Spring by Daniel Kirk

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Spring Walk (Seasonal Walks) by Virginia Snow

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Finding Spring by Carin Berger

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Curious George: The Perfect Carrot (CGTV Reader)

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Spring is Here: A Bear and Mole Story by Will Hillenbrand

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Did you love this list of spring books for kids?

If you’re looking for more ways to talk about the season with your students, check out some of these spring learning ideas!

All About Flowers Early Elementary Unit
Get ready to welcome warmer weather with these fun spring crafts for kids to make!
These spring science ideas are wonderful for teaching science to the kids this year!

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10 Amazing Geography Books for Home School

April 5, 2016 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

Geography was NOT one of my favorite subjects in school. It was boring and dry and I just wanted to run out of class and never return.

So I’m determined to make it one of the best subjects in our homeschool. And that means choosing great geography books for my kids to explore.

Check out some of these amazing geography books for home school! I love these books and we use several of them regularly with our children!

10 Amazing Geography Books for Home School

10 Amazing Geography Books for Home School

Of this list, my personal favorite is Hungry Planet. It is a truly eye-opening look at the way world regions, economy, and culture play a role in the food we eat. Plus, it’s an introduction to human geography, not just points on a map. Physical geography is important, but it’s how it affects us as humans that really impacts our society.

  1. Children Just Like Me: A Unique Celebration of Children Around the World
  2. National Geographic World Atlas: Student Edition
  3. Geography from A to Z: A Picture Glossary
  4. The 50 States: Explore the U.S.A. with 50 Fact-Filled Maps!
  5. The Amazing Pop-Up Geography Book
  6. Hungry Planet: What the World Eats
  7. Maps and Geography (Ken Jennings’ Junior Guides)
  8. Me on the Map
  9. Geography: A Visual Encyclopedia
  10. A Child’s Introduction to the World: Geography, Cultures, and People – From the Grand Canyon to the Great Wall of China

Amazing Geography Books for Home School

Do you have a favorite book for teaching geography in your home school? Share your picks in the comments!

Get even more ideas to make geography fun for kids!

5 Ways to Make Geography Fun

For more geography fun, stop by and follow my Geography for Homeschoolers board on Pinterest!

This post is part of The Massive Homeschool Geography Guide from iHomeschool Network! Click over to read more geography posts from my fellow bloggers!

The Massive Homeschool Geography Guide


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10 Picture Books about Firefighters

January 18, 2016 by Selena Robinson 2 Comments

My boys are seriously into firefighters right now. When they see a fire truck go by on the street, you’d think that the sky had started raining cotton candy. Even Piglet jumps up and down shouting “FIRE TRUCK, MAMA!”

We got to learn about firefighters with a firefighter unit study a couple of months back, but I wanted to read a few more kids’ books about them. Pooh is reading chapter books now, so we’ve started Flat Stanley and the Firehouse.

But Roo is still in the early reader stage, so I started searching for picture books about firefighters that he’d love. Here are 10 of them that are full of pictures and firefighting fun!

Picture Books about Firefighters

10 Picture Books about Firefighters

  1. The Fire Engine Book (Little Golden Book)
  2. Big Frank’s Fire Truck
  3. Molly, by Golly!: The Legend of Molly Williams, America’s First Female Firefighter
  4. Fly Guy Presents: Firefighters (Scholastic Reader, Level 2)
  5. Firefighter Frank (Board Book Edition)
  6. Curious George and the Firefighters
  7. Even Firefighters Hug Their Moms
  8. Richard Scarry’s Busiest Firefighters Ever (Little Golden Books)
  9. DK Readers: Jobs People Do — A Day in a Life of a Firefighter (Level 1: Beginning to Read)
  10. The Firefighter

10 Picture Books about Firefighters

If you want to use these books as the basis for a unit, check out our Firefighter Unit Study!

Firefighter Unit Study - Look! We're Learning!

And for more great children’s books, follow my Reading for Kids board on Pinterest!

This post is part of The Massive Guide to Homeschool Reading Lists by iHomeschool Network! Click over to read tons of awesome booklists shared by my fellow homeschooling bloggers!

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10 Fun Children’s Cookbooks

November 2, 2015 by Selena Robinson 8 Comments

Now that the weather is turning colder, I’ve started baking more often. And my three oldest are definitely ready to help out more in the kitchen. So I thought I’d look for some fun cookbooks for kids that would encourage them to want to learn how to cook.

Today I’m sharing 10 children’s cookbooks that are easy to use, full of pictures, and feature yummy recipes! After all, if the recipes aren’t good, the kids aren’t going to want to make them, are they?

If you and the kids enjoy these books, don’t miss our ideas for using a lapbook to teach kids to bake!

Teaching kids to cook is simple with these great children's cookbooks!

Fun Children’s Cookbooks

1. The Disney Princess Cookbook by Disney Book Group

2. Baking Kids Love by Sur La Table

3. My First Baking Book by Susan Akass

4. Cooking Class: 57 Recipes Kids Will Love to Make (And Eat!) by Deanna F. Cook

5. ChopChop: The Kids’ Guide to Cooking Real Food with Your Family by Sally Sampson

6. Better Homes and Gardens New Junior Cookbook by Better Homes and Gardens

7. Kids’ Fun and Healthy Cookbook by Nicola Graimes

8. Sesame Street: C is For Cooking by Susan McQuillan

9. The Williams Sonoma Cookbook for Kids by Lisa Atwood

10. Pillsbury: Kids Can Cook! by Pillsbury Editors

10 Fun Cookbooks for Kids and Parents - Look! We're Learning!

For even more ideas on cooking with kids, check out how we used a cooking lapbook from Knowledge Box Central to get our children started in the kitchen!

Learning to Bake with a Cooking Lapbook

Plus, find some sweet desserts to bake together in this list of cookie bar recipes!

25 Delicious Cookie Bar Recipes @ Look! We're Learning!

Follow my Sweet Treats for Kids board on Pinterest for more sweet desserts to prepare with the family!

This post is part of The Massive Guide to Homeschool Reading Lists by iHomeschool Network! Click over to read tons of awesome booklists shared by my fellow homeschooling bloggers!

ReadingLists

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Fun Kids’ Books about Farms

September 28, 2015 by Selena Robinson 2 Comments

Spring and fall are perfect times to talk about farms with kids! In the spring, new baby farm animals are born and in the fall, farmers get out in the fields to harvest their crops. So farms are pretty busy all year round!

As one of our homeschool unit studies, we’ve done a farm unit study before. During the unit, we read plenty of farm books for kids. After all, what better way to introduce farms to kids than by reading about them?

Today I’m sharing some fun kids’ books about farms that we’ve found! I hope you find some great ones to read with your family as well!

If you love these books, don’t miss our free Farm Do-A-Dot Shape Mats! They’re awesome for introducing toddlers and preschoolers to shapes!

These fun farm books for kids are perfect for reading about farms, learning about farm animals, or doing a farm unit study!

Fun Kids’ Books about Farms

1. On the Farm by David Elliott

2. Pete the Cat: Old McDonald Had a Farm by James Dean

3. Mrs. Wishy-Washy’s Farm by Joy Cowley

4. Around the Farm: Play A Sound by The World of Eric Carle

5. Before We Eat: From Farm to Table by Pat Brisson

6. World of Farming: Jobs on a Farm by Nancy Dickmann

7. Farming by Gail Gibbons

8. Down On the Farm by Merrily Kutner

9. Big Red Barn by Margaret Wise Brown

10. Farm Vehicles: My First Sound Book by Annette Rusling

Fun Farm Books for Kids - Look! We're Learning!

And here are 10 more to choose from!

1. Thump, Quack, Moo!: A Whacky Adventure by Doreen Cronin

2. Down by the Barn by Will Hillenbrand

3. The Farm Book (A Golden Super Shape Book) by Jan Pfloog

4. Farmyard Beat by Lindsey Craig

5. A Year at a Farm (Time Goes By) by Nicholas Harris

6. Lullaby Farm by Stephanie Shaw

7. Biscuit’s Day at the Farm by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

8. National Geographic Readers: Farm Animals (Level 1) by Joanne Mattern

9. Tractor Mac Arrives at the Farm by Billy Steers

10. The Berenstain Bears Down on the Farm by Jan and Stan Berenstain

Fun Kids Books about Farms

For more farm-themed fun, check out some of our farm learning ideas!

Printable Farm Animal Flashcards - Look! We're Learning!

Super Easy Farm Shoebox Diorama Craft

Farm Do A Dot Mats - Look! We're Learning!

And find more tips to make your kids into readers on my Reading for Kids board on Pinterest!

This post is part of The Massive Guide to Homeschool Reading Lists by iHomeschool Network! Click over to read tons of awesome booklists shared by my fellow homeschooling bloggers!

ReadingLists

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Lovely Children’s Books about Butterflies

June 2, 2015 by Selena Robinson 2 Comments

Butterflies are one of my very favorite animals. They are beautiful to look at, fun to chase, and they go through one of the most amazing transformations ever observed by scientists. In the space of a few days, caterpillars turn into butterflies – completely different animals with elegant wings. It still amazes me.

The past few weeks we’ve been exploring butterflies with the kids, as you might have noticed from our Butterfly Identification Cards and our free Butterfly Unit Study, so I wanted to share some lovely children’s books about butterflies! Check these out to add to your booklist!

If you love these selections, check out this list of fun insect activities for kids you can try!

Share these lovely children's books about butterflies with your kids this spring to learn more about these amazing insects!

Lovely Children’s Books about Butterflies

1. The Butterfly Tree by Victor Biton

2. The Life Cycles of Butterflies by Judy Burris

3. National Geographic Readers: Great Migrations Butterflies by Laura Marsh

4. Caterpillars, Bugs, and Butterflies: Take-Along Guides by Mel Boring

5. My, Oh My, A Butterfly! (Cat In the Hat’s Learning Library) by Tish Rabe

6. Are You a Butterfly? by Judy Allen

7. A Butterfly is Patient by Dianna Hutts Aston

8. Velma Gratch and the Way Cool Butterfly by Alan Madison

9. The Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Butterflies and Moths by Sally Morgan

10. Butterfly Colors and Counting by Jerry Pallotta

Lovely Books about Butterflies for Kids - Look! We're Learning!

Here are ten more butterfly books for kids to try!

1. National Geographic: From Caterpillar to Butterfly by Laura Marsh

2. Pinkalicious and the Little Butterfly by Victoria Kann

3. Butterflies by Seymour Simon

4. DK Readers: Born to Be a Butterfly by Karen Wallace

5. Fancy Nancy: Bonjour, Butterfly by Jane O’Connor

6. Flutterby, Butterfly: A Slide-and-Seek Book by Emma Parrish

7. Butterfly Eyes and Other Secrets of the Meadow by Joyce Sidman

8. A Butterfly’s Life (Time for Kids) by Dona Herweck Rice

9. Explore My World: Butterflies by Marfe Ferguson Delano

10. From Caterpillar to Butterfly (Let’s Read and Find Out Science) by Deborah Heiligman

Lovely Children's Books about Butterflies

Try these other spring learning ideas!

These beautiful children's books about bees are a wonderful way to learn about these amazing insects!

This simple toilet roll butterfly craft is such a fun spring craft for kids to make!

Butterfly Identification Cards

For more tips to make your kids into readers, check out my Reading for Kids board on Pinterest!

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