What’s not to like about Australia? Some of the coolest animals in the world live there, the beaches are beautiful, and many of the best children’s books are set in the land down under. In fact, my favorite children’s book is from Australia: Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge By Mem Fox (author) and Julie Vivas (illustrator) Picture […]
Field Trips
My Own a-z blog challenge
The 2015 April A to Z blog challenge begins in a few short hours. This year I am excited to be a member of Pam’s Unconventional Alliance blogging team. In addition to posting daily, I will also be visiting the blogs of other writers. I am taking a blog tour of children’s books set in […]
Theme Reveal – 2015 A to Z Blog Challenge
Do you like challenges? Do you like the alphabet? Then, you might enjoy the A to Z April Blog Challenge where bloggers post following the alphabet. Some bloggers write about things that interest them in alphabetical order. Others choose to follow a theme. This is the second year for me and I have a theme to […]
Celebrate Pi Day! 3.14152653
When you live with a math fanatic March 14th is a big day. And, this year it looks like it will be the best ever! It is Pi Day and we are going to celebrate. I first learned of Pi day from my daughter Mee Mee who loves all things math. Since we enjoy all holidays […]
Watching the Monarchs – a field trip to the Pismo Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove
Have you ever seen a Monarch butterfly as it migrates south for the winter? The sight of these magnificent orange and black insects floating in the breeze seems almost like a dream. In my opinion, this is one of the most amazing sights you can see. Now is the time to go if you are […]