February 18, 2023February 28, 2023 - Thisbitoflife Leave a comment

20 Picture Books About Native Americans

Learning about Native Americans is important for many reasons. Not only do we get to learn about those that have come before us, but it’s important to learn about Native Americans throughout history through a lense of what really happened, not just the happy stories that are in many of our textbooks. This list of 20 picture books about Native Americans will take you through the different regions of the United States, plus some extras that shouldn’t be missed. Let’s dig in to some of these beautiful books together!

January 17, 2023January 31, 2023 - Thisbitoflife Leave a comment

20 Picture Books About Space

Space: The Final Frontier… Okay, I’m not actually a Trekkie, but I do love learning about space! It has always been a favorite subject of mine. I love star gazing, finding shooting stars, learning about planets, and space exploration. One of my favorite movies is Hidden Figures. I even happen to live in John Glenn’s home town! So, when it came time to write up another book list, space was on the top of my list. Here are 20 picture books about space you (okay, and your kids. This is for the kids…) are sure to love!

December 13, 2022December 13, 2022 - Thisbitoflife Leave a comment

14 Picture Books about the National Parks

We love exploring the parks! We have traveled to several of the National Parks over the years. Sometimes traveling across the country isn’t always an option, though. We can still travel to these parks through books! Plus, you can learn even more with Rabbit Trails through the Parks. Here are 14 picture books about the National Parks to read in your home.

October 25, 2022October 26, 2022 - Thisbitoflife Leave a comment

Aesop and More: 10 of the Best Picture Books about Fables

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I love adding fables to our reading collection. Not only are fables fun stories to read, but they have amazing examples of character traits and teach our children morals in a way they can follow and understand. Here are 10 of my favorite picture books about fables.

September 20, 2022October 6, 2022 - Thisbitoflife Leave a comment

20 of the Best Picture Books about American History

American History is always a great topic to study in our homeschools. Nothing makes you more patriotic than learning about how our nation was founded! We want our children to learn all about the amazing founders of our nation, the documents that keep our society together, the American Revolution, and all of the events in between. I’ve round up the best picture books about American History so that you can easily get great titles all in one place!

August 11, 2022August 11, 2022 - Thisbitoflife Leave a comment

20 Best Picture Books About Birds for Children of all ages!

Using picture books in your nature studies can bring so much richness into your home! Birds are one of my favorite subjects to learn about because there are birds everywhere you go. They’re easy to study and see up close, and even easier to learn about with these 20 picture books about birds for children of all ages!

June 3, 2021June 20, 2022 - Thisbitoflife Leave a comment

Summer Reading Book Ideas- Children’s Books to Read in June

Summer is here and that means summer reading! Dig out the books and get to reading with your children. Most of us have either finished school and are on break or have relaxed our schedule which means that there’s more time to lay a blanket outside and read together as a family! Here is a great list summer reading book ideas, starting with children’s books to read in June, including books about summer, Father’s Day, and Juneteenth!

April 1, 2021March 20, 2022 - Thisbitoflife Leave a comment

The Perfect Picture Books to Read in April

I’m always on the lookout for the perfect pictures books. Finding seasonal books to add to our collection and our morning basket is a time consuming task, though! I’ve done all of the work for you with this list of perfect picture books to read in April. Enjoy reading together as a family with books about Spring, Easter, and more!

January 20, 2021March 20, 2022 - Thisbitoflife Leave a comment

Free bedtime stories you can easily add to your child’s routine

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Picture it: It’s the end of the day and you’re getting your kiddos ready for bed. “Tell me a story, mom!” So you head over to the book shelf…. “No, a new story!” You look at your child with a blank look on your face. A new one?! Child, I don’t have the energy for that!! Then, you remember that you have a simple way to get NEW stories sent to you every single day. Your night is saved and you’re the bedtime story hero to your child once more. Too good to be true? Nope! Here is how you can get free betime stories to easily add to your child’s routine

November 18, 2019March 20, 2022 - Thisbitoflife Leave a comment

Using Usborne Books in your Homeschool

Homeschooling with Usborne Books. From Unit Studies to Chapter books, Usborne had all the books you need to add to your homeschool!

We believe in a relaxed, child-led approach to education allowing the kids to pursue their interests. Because of this, I like to have books on lots of various subjects available to them. When my kids have a question, my famous line is, “We have a book about that!” Books are available for literally every subject. They are made for tough little readers and are surprisingly durable compared to a lot of other books we have! Usborne Books and More just never disappoints me! Let me show you how you can add Usborne Books in your homeschool.