Miss Michelle’s Book Nook – Babies and Books
For the past decade or so, I have been doing a storytime program for babies called Babies and Books. It's so very important to read to children, even from birth.…
Unboxing Catholic Heritage Curricula’s Kindergarten Curriculum
I’m excited because today I will be unboxing Catholic Heritage Curricula’s Kindergarten Curriculum. If you’ve been reading my blog for long, you know that I’ve been using an eclectic supply…
Things Homeschoolers Can Do at the Library
When you think about resources for homeschooling, where do your thoughts automatically go? If you’re like me, you’ll likely think about digital resources. When I first started homeschooling, I picked…
Halloween SEL Activities
Halloween is coming… and I have to tell you something that can be difficult. Although my daughter loves the holiday, I do not like Halloween. (Note: this is a reflection…
Reviewing A Merry and Bright Adventure by Katie J. Trent
It’s Christmastime! The snow is falling, the lights are up on houses and trees, the nativity is on display, and the world is filled with goodness and light… right? Okay,…
Miss Michelle’s Book Nook – 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
As my son and my niece, Kristen's daughter, are starting Kindergarten, I think it's about time we talk about 1000 Books Before Kindergarten. Your library may have a program, but…
Our Kindergarten Curriculum Choices
Despite starting kindergarten with my daughter this coming weekend, I haven’t chosen a main kindergarten curriculum yet. Do I feel like I should be panicking? Nope. I really love some…
Our Second Year Homeschooling: A Review
Our second year of homeschooling is complete! Although I recognize that New York State ends the year on June 30th, we haven’t quite gotten to that point, and instead we’ve…
Miss Michelle’s Book Nook – Wordless Picture Book Recommendations
I vaguely remember when I was little looking at books that had no words, just pictures. They are perfect for little ones who can't read, who can look at the…
Accepting Others with SEL
Have you ever had someone that you really did NOT like? For some reason, their personality just irked you and pushed you and maybe made you uncomfortable or annoyed? You…