Author: Brittany

Finn’s Rocket: Review

About the Book Title: Finn’s Rocket: A Surfer Catches Air (Finn’s Fast Books, Book #3) | Authors: Serena Schreiber | Publication Date: November 1, 2015 | Publisher: Independent | Pages: 176 | Recommended Ages: 7 to 12 Amazon * Goodreads Book Description: Finn’s summer vacation plans didn’t include leaving the planet. When his little sister… Continue reading Finn’s Rocket: Review

Akola Project: Beautiful Mission & Gifts (Discount Code)

Typically, my blog focuses around books, parenting, teaching, and children; however, this Christmas season I wanted to pass along a gift idea for a variety of people on your list.  Furthermore, the Akola Project gives 100% of its profits from sales back to women in Africa and Dallas who work to lift themselves out of poverty.… Continue reading Akola Project: Beautiful Mission & Gifts (Discount Code)

If an Elephant Went to School

If an Elephant Went to School by Ellen Fischer & illustrated by Laura Wood Children ages 2 to 6 [Meets Next Generation Standards for Science] [Release date: July 21, 2015] [Companion to If an Armadillo Went to a Restaurant]   When we received a review copy of this picture book, my son actually tore right… Continue reading If an Elephant Went to School

Getting Ready for Kindergarten? Tips + Supply List

My mother is a 20 + year veteran kindergarten teacher and is also working towards a doctorate in education (focusing on kindergarten readiness).  Since my son will be going to kindergarten in a year, we’ve have many conversations about kindergarten readiness.  It’s useful to hear the teacher’s thoughts on what a child needs when entering… Continue reading Getting Ready for Kindergarten? Tips + Supply List