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5 Tips for Reading Aloud If You DON’T Homeschool

August 16 by Kristin Wynalda

It feels like most read-aloud focused bloggers are also HOMESCHOOL bloggers. I don’t homeschool, my kids go to plain old, every day, see-you-in-7-hours, school. Some of the tips, reading lists, and recommendations from the read-aloud homeschooling bloggers just don’t work for us. (Looking at you, “morning book baskets” and your Pinterest takeover.)

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Best NEW Board Books of 2021

January 2 by Kristin Wynalda

New year, new books to add to your book basket! Publishers have been busy getting amazing picture books ready for us this year. These new board books of 2021 are the ones that should be in your book basket. They have the perfect mix of delightful pictures and engaging text for toddlers and babies. A few of them I also recommend for older ages, so scroll down to check out these standout new board books of 2021!

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The 23 Best SECULAR Easter Picture Books

December 11 by Kristin Wynalda

These secular Easter picture books celebrate the holiday and spring, but have NO mention of Jesus. AT ALL.

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Best Workbooks for Home School Preschool LETTERS

August 23 by Kristin Wynalda

I was going to call this “lazy mom’s home school preschool letters,” but that’s not quite accurate. It’s not that I’m lazy, it’s just that I need a SIMPLE way to teach my kids their letters, without spending a fortune on printer ink.

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The 12 Best NEW Board Books of 2020

July 25 by Kristin Wynalda

2020 might have been pretty disappointing in a lot of ways, but there is one thing to be thankful for – board books for babies are plentiful right now! These new board books of 2020 are the ones that should be in your book basket.

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