Tag Archives: Education

The Illustrated Etymologicon by Mark Forsyth (2021)

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If you love studying words as much as reading them, then The Illustrated Etymologicon by Mark Forsyth (2021) is definitely for you! Although risqué at times, it’s a fun and educational romp through the quirks of the English language. Continue reading

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The Wave by Todd Strasser (1981)

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The social experiment conducted in The Wave by Todd Strasser (1981) is so poignant, I’m shocked I’d never heard of it! Frustrated by the mobs roaming the streets of Minnesota and Washington right now? This book will help you understand them a bit better. Continue reading

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The Read-Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease (2013)

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A Christian review of this important book about the power of words and reading. It can change our kids, schools, families, and nation. Continue reading

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Chinese Thought by H.G. Creel (1953)

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This overview and summary of Chinese Thought by H.G. Creel (1953) gives you an introductory clue to China’s historical beliefs. Continue reading

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Homeschool Struggles: My Kids Are Total Opposites!

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What to do when your kids’ differing personalities make homeschool more frustrating than it should be. Continue reading

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Battle for the American Mind by Pete Hegseth and  David Goodwin (2022)

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The Progressives have been infecting American education for far too long. It’s high time we return to Classical Christian Education! Continue reading

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The Reading Menu: If Books Were Food

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What books have you been feasting on lately? Continue reading

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The Giant Killer by A.L.O.E. (1856)

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Lamplighter Rare Collector Series As part of my personal challenge to waken my kids for school each day by reading them a chapter from a book, I wanted to start reading Christian books only, something to get their minds focused … Continue reading

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In Search of Hua Ma by John Pasden and Jared Turner (2019)

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Mandarin Companion Graded Readers: Breakthrough Level For the past several months, my kids have been enjoying books from all levels of this series as part of their required daily Chinese studies. I’ve been sticking with my own daily lessons via … Continue reading

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The Misadventures of Zhou Haisheng by John Pasden and Jared Turner (2019)

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Mandarin Companion Graded Readers: Breakthrough Level For the past several years, we’ve had a rule in our house (for the kids): “No video games until you’ve studied your Chinese with mom.” It’s been a good and effective rule—so effective, in … Continue reading

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