I like to read to my kids. In fact, the curriculum I sort of cobble together for our preschool is based on books. I like the kids to be able to pick up books whenever they want and just sit … Continue reading
Our preschool history and geography this month has focused on the Netherlands. We have several good atlases for children, which we have used to find the Netherlands and its position relative to our home. For longer read aloud books we’ve … Continue reading
I like to read chapter books to the kids in addition to picture books because I think it helps their concentration to pay attention to a longer story, and because they seem to enjoy the added detail and drama of … Continue reading
I meant to post an all-new review of Christmas books for kids today, but due to insane business and my computer’s recent penchant for “losing” the internet, my hard drive, and/or my keyboard, posting time is at a premium and … Continue reading
I just realized that Thanksgiving is around the corner and I forgot to get Thanksgiving books from the library. Oops! In case you made the same oversight, or if you’re just looking for a list to take along to the … Continue reading
My mom teaches science and likes to help her students learn about nature, so last week when we were visiting my parents in Virginia we got to see her Monarch butterfly cocoon. Isn’t it lovely? The cocoon is a milky … Continue reading
A big component of our preschool literature reading comes from fairy tales, fables and folk tales. I want the kids to be exposed to these types of stories for three primary reasons: They are (often) part of the canon of … Continue reading
I’ve been reading a lot of fascinating blog posts from other moms on how a typical day goes at their house. I think it’s fun to see how other people do things. So for your perusal I offer what happened … Continue reading
Do you have a policy on gift giving? The Bear That Heard Crying is one of Hannah’s favorite books. It’s a beautifully illustrated story (based on a true event) about a little girl in the late 1700s in New Hampshire who … Continue reading
As I mentioned on the A Spirited Mind Facebook page recently, I find it interesting that people can react negatively to the subject of teaching manners. I wonder if that might be because etiquette can be used as a means … Continue reading
Hi, I'm Catherine Gillespie and A Spirited Mind is where I post about reading, writing, and parenting and the lessons I'm learning as a result. Thanks for stopping by!
