We spent three weeks exploring the explorers. We jumpstarted our journey with Five in a Row book "Henry the Castaway" by Thomas Taylor, and then drifted off to other exciting adventures. What I love about “Five in a Row” is that it really ignites interest in a topic, no matter how simple a picture book seems to be. Our first week was spent learning about pirates because I … [Read more...]
Bird-Watching with Kids
When planning what to include in our studies, I always look for inspiration in what is happening around us and in what activities are actually available to us. So, when Sanne invited me and the kids to join a bird watching activity in Ateneo, I immediately said yes and then set to work looking for the perfect book to read to prepare for it. Being The Learning Basket's super … [Read more...]
Exploring Egypt With “The Giraffe That Walked To Paris”
Here's another picture book worth drooling over... "The Giraffe That Walked To Paris." Based on the true story of a giraffe that was a gift to King Charles X from the pasha of Egpyt, this charming picture book is part of Five in a Row. It was one of the hard-to-find books on the list until Purple House Press reprinted it last year. Sanne and I pre-ordered our copies in 2012 … [Read more...]
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