Monthly Archives: July 2010

To Kill a Mockingbird Reading Challenge

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Amy

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the publication of one of my favorite novels of all time, I am hosting the To Kill a Mockingbird reading challenge here at Hope Is the Word during the month of August.  I … Continue reading →

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Read Aloud Thursday

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Amy

Have you ever read a book that made you catch your breath because of its unexpected loveliness? That’s how The Sea Chest affected me.  The author, Tony Buzzeo, based this lovely picture book on a coastal Maine legend from the … Continue reading →

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Prince Caspian by C.S. Lewis

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Amy

I finished reading Prince Caspian aloud to my girls one day last week.  I wanted to participate in Carrie’s Narnia Challenge, but I have so much on my plate right now, I knew I wouldn’t have time to read one of … Continue reading →

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Nightstand and an Upcoming Challenge!

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Amy

In most areas of my life, I feel like I’m just spinning my wheels right now.  You know–I do the laundry, only to have to do it again tomorrow; I feed the baby, only to have to feed him again … Continue reading →

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The Bible in 90 Days–Week Three

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Amy

I missed updating last week on my progress in reading the Bible through in 90 days because I was rather swamped with my “real life” and I didn’t have much to say other than I was pretty well on-target.  (I … Continue reading →

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Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel by Virginia Lee Burton

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Amy

Who doesn’t love Virginia Lee Burton?  Really, even if her name is forgettable, her stories aren’t.  We’ve already enjoyed Katy and the Big Snow this year (Read all about it here and here), and while I haven’t shared The Little House … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Five in a Row, Kid-Speak, Lapbooks, Louise, Lulu, Math, Philosophy and Methods, Picture Books, Science | 2 Comments

The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Amy

It has taken me approximately fourteen forevers to finish this book, not because it’s a slow read, really, but because I’ve been distracted by a lot of other things.  My original intention was to finish it in time for July’s Children’s … Continue reading →

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Read Aloud Thursday

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Amy

I’m flying in on a wing and a prayer with this post.  Things have been a little unsettled here the past few days.  Steady Eddie has had a few long days at work with a couple of hours driving time … Continue reading →

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Impromptu Science Lesson

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Amy

An alternate title for this post might be “Science by the Seat of My Pants” or “I Really Didn’t Plan a Science Lessons Today, and Look What We Did!”    Seriously, as much time as I spend thinking about and … Continue reading →

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The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Amy

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo might just be one of the most beautiful stories I’ve ever read.  Actually, I haven’t read it–I’ve listened to it being read by Judith Ivey in a Listening Library audiobook production.  … Continue reading →

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