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Lilibet the Brave: Book Review
On September 8, 2022, “Lilibet” passed away at age ninety-six. If you want to share with your children about her fascinating life before she became Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning British monarch in history, then Lilibet the Brave is the book for you. (Plus, I created a free activity printable for your princess-in-training).
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National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force: The Highlights of Our Visit
In honor of National Aviation Week, I want to share a few highlights of our recent visit to the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force. The museum is located on twelve acres in Pooler, Georgia, just a few miles from Savannah, where the Mighty Eighth first took off in 1942. “The museum features over 90,000 square feet of exhibits, interactive experiences, artifacts, and a collection of aviation art to engage you in the history of our nation’s most storied air force, the Mighty Eighth.”
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Back-to-School Picture Book to Inspire All Students: The Kid Who Changed the World
Are you looking for a book that will inspire your students as they begin a new school year? Let me introduce you to The Kid Who Changed the World, written by Andy Andrews. Although this 40-page picture book is primarily written for children ages four to eight, it will certainly inspire children of all ages.
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The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion Guide: Review {and Giveaway!}
What comes to your mind when you read the name of Laura Ingalls Wilder? Does it carry you back to when you were captivated by the freckle-faced little girl with braided pigtails from the popular television show Little House on the Prairie? Or does it warm your heart as you remember reading the historical fiction books she wrote based on her experiences and events during her childhood as a pioneer? If you fell in love with the Ingalls family, or if you’re getting to know them through the Little House books, then allow me to introduce you to The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion: A Chapter-by-Chapter Guide.
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St. Simons Island Lighthouse: Review
My husband and I toured the St. Simons Island Lighthouse the same day we visited the World War II Home Front Museum. The lighthouse is not a designated landmark on Georgia's WWII Heritage Trail. However, it is so close to the World War II Home Front Museum that we included it in our day trip. We are so glad we did! Who says history is boring? It certainly isn’t if you’re learning about the St. Simons Island Lighthouse.
