International Read to Me Day

International Read to Me Day

International Read to Me Day is March 19th! What a great and glorious day. Read to your loved one! Let them hear the words from an audiobook, paperback or Kindle. Reading to them will increase their love for good words, good books, great ideas, and, of course, you!!!! Hear are a few suggestions: Read for […]

Read Across America Day

Read Across America Day

Let’s join together in celebrating Read Across America Day on March 2nd by READING! Why? Reading is for everyone! Take a picture of your child reading and post it to show their success! This year-round program which was launched in 1998 focuses on motivating children and teens to read through events, partnerships, and reading resources […]

Word of the Day – Robin

Word of the Day – Robin

Do you know the definition for the new Word of the Day which is “Robin?” Pronounced:  [ˈrä-bən ] A robin is a singing bird. In North America the robin has a slate-gray upperpart, a blackish head and tail, and black and whitish streaked throat. It is best known for its reddish breast and underparts. I […]

LEARNING!

LEARNING!

You might have seen the Huffington Post article, “Back a Year, They Haven’t Learned A Thing.” It discusses the problem of children getting behind in public schools as a result of learning at home instead of learning at a school with a teacher. As homeschooling parents, we know that learning at home is better than […]

Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother

Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother

I would like to first thank my husband, Don, who is an inspiration and support in everything I do. My children, David and Joseph, give me hope to believe in all that is good. I would also like to thank my parents, Marian and Bernard Sheptoski, for teaching me to love reading good books.