In the fall, I shared about a company called Little Red’s Schoolhouse. I’m excited to be sharing their other store – The Book Umbrella. Run by a team of sisters, one – a graphic designer and the other a freelance education writer, this store focuses on providing quality novel study materials for popular children’s books. […]
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The Canadian Children’s Book Centre is a non-profit organization based out of Toronto with a goal to help promote reading to children and families. “We are dedicated to encouraging, promoting and supporting the reading, writing, illustrating and publishing of Canadian books for young readers. Our programs, publications, and resources help teachers, librarians, booksellers and parents
If you are looking for engaging and appealing books for early readers, DK Canada has a huge collection. The books cover topics for everyone: Ballerinas Lego Friends Lego Superheroes and Villains Angry Birds Star Wars Indiana Jones Volcanoes Firefighters Animals Astronauts and so many more! In fact, they have over 150 titles to choose from, ranging
In 2010, I wrote about the book series, The Complete Canadian Curriculum. At the time, I had just discovered these books (by accident) and thought they’d be a great addition to a Canadian homeschool curriculum. I was recently contacted by the distributor of the series and they let me know all about their expanded collection of
If you are looking for a compilation of Canadian literature – here’s one of the best I’ve ever seen. The 49th Shelf has a huge list of Canadian books and authors – just about guaranteeing that you will never run out of things to read.
I recently went to the local teacher supply store and wandered around with a pen and paper, on the search for Canadian publishers and materials, games and toys. I was sadly disturbed by the lack of these products, but I did find a few great discoveries that I will share with you over the next
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One of my readers recommended this company and after some research I’m excited to bring to you a Canadian curriculum company called Peppermint Stick Learning Company. Based out of Bracebridge, ON, this homeschooling family of 6 children ranging from infant to jr. high, has developed a curriculum based on the needs of their children and
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I just wanted to share with you a resource that I was shown recently and have FINALLY had a chance to start using. It’s called Progressive Phonics and it’s completely free! (I love free!)
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