Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic…oh, Science and History too! Back-to-school episodes focusing on fun picture books to read by subject. We have some great books to help children learn about, grow in, and get excited for the different subject areas in school. Four episodes for Back-to-School
Each month we have a book club where we choose books for multiple ages to read during that month. We’ve had it only in our newsletter up until now. Each month we will post our book club picks here in the blog. We hope you will go to your local library or book store, get …
In this episode we talk about the types of irony and some great picture books to help make them clear. Even if you’re not teaching irony, we share some fun books you’ll want to check out! Show Notes with Links: (00:00): Introduction and Welcome Types of Irony: verbal, situational, and dramatic (01:37): Verbal irony Don’t …
Episode 161: Using Picture Books to Teach Irony in Literature Read More »
In this episode we discuss using picture books to help our children easily understand the different types of conflict in literature. Come join the fun, and let us know your favorite picture books and the types of conflict revealed in them. Show Notes with Links: (00:00): Welcome (00:40): Seven types of conflict in literature (01:30): …
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In this episode we talk with Laura Sassi about the launch of her wonderful new book: My Tender Heart Prayer Book and about teaching children to pray. Our Guest: Laura Sassi Laura Sassi has a passion for telling stories in prose and rhyme. She is the author of nine books for young children including the best-selling Goodnight …
Episode 159: Laura Sassi Interview and the Launch of My Tender Heart Prayer Book Read More »
On opening up conversations about sex, emotions, and sexuality with our kids:
“You are the right parent to do this. Your child is in the right home to get this help, and you can do this. It’s scary, but once you start, what you find is the relationship between you and your child gets stronger, not weaker when you do this.”
–John Fort, Be Broken Ministries
This week we talk about books to help our children appreciate home and learn hospitality. We look at the silly, serious, and the inspirational. Show Notes: (00:00): Welcome and Introduction(01:00): Our TableBuilding Character through Picture Books(02:25): Mama Panya’s Pancakes(03:31): Goldie and the Three Hares(04:45): Love Connects Us All(05:40): The importance of reading aloud(08:39): Cora Cooks …
Episode 157: Reading at Home and Building a Spirit of Hospitality Read More »
In this episode we talk about the lessons from nature all children should learn and some wonderful books to read as we go out for walks in nature with our children. Come check out the fun! Show Notes and Links: (00:00): Welcome(00:10): Key Verses–Deuteronomy 6:5-9(01:13): Lessons from nature(03:42): Nature Walk Devotionals (order by emailing contact@terriehellardbrown.com(04:27): …
Episode 156: Lessons from Nature and Great Books to Read Along the Way Read More »
In this episode of we talk about humility and how to help our children embrace it. We talk about some very special books that can help us with this important lesson. In a world celebrating pride for everything, the concept is often misunderstood if it is taught at all. However, as Christ followers, we are …
Episode 155: Helping Our Children Embrace Humility Read More »
This week we talk about homeschooling and about using books and other resources to help our children become global citizens living a biblical worldview. Lots of great books! Show Notes: (00:00): Welcome(00:52): Thank you for the encouragement about my new book: Building Character through Picture Books(01:45): Asking for notes(4:51): Psalm 57:9(5:54): Other scriptures(7:58): Sharing the …
