We recently did an hour-long conversation over at Instagram Live. Sanne and I talked about the importance of picture books in the early years, if they are considered "living books," and how to use them in your homeschool. If you missed that, you can find the video at the end of this post, or you can just read this show notes of sorts. The Importance of Picture … [Read more...]
Choosing living books for your homeschool
Confession: I don’t just follow booklists of living books for our homeschool. I come up with my own (from several booklists) that fit my children’s needs on a school term basis. Here’s something that you need to know: a book list is just a book list. It is a starting point but not the end all and be all of your child's education. For a lot of parents, following a set … [Read more...]
Cely’s Crocodile: A Book About Well-Known Filipina Artist Araceli Dans
Tahanan Books recently released the award-winning book titled Cely's Crocodile: The Art and Story. It is about the childhood of well-known and award-winning artist Araceli Dans during World War II. The author, Gabriela Lee, is the granddaughter of the artist, while the illustrator, Adrian Panadero, created the ingenious book Intramuros: The Walled City (Cut and Build Your … [Read more...]
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