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🤸‍♀️Home Education, Mum to 4 girls!
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This morning I shared some great picture book suggestions to #readforearthmonth and I wanted to take the opportunity to give you a peek at what I am reading this month as well. In my own learning about the climate change, I have intentionally sought out books and resources that center BIPOC and female voices. For a long time, it has been BIPOC communities, especially women that have felt the consequences of our imbalanced relationship with nature and it has been these same people who have advocated and fought for sustainable and intersectional climate action. Despite this fact, these voices continue to be marginalized in the mainstream climate justice movement. I hope you will join me in picking a book or two to learn from this month and then let it be an inspiration for intersectional environmental action. Here is my ambitious stack of books. Let me know who you are learning from this month. 🌱 Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest by Suzanne Simard - a look at how trees communicate and build community and what we can learn from them. 🌱 All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis Edited by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katherine K. Wilkinson - a compilation of essays that center BIPOC and female perspectives. A MUST READ 🌱 Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer - written by a botanist who is a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in which she combine Indigenous plant knowledge and the tools of science. 🌱 Breaking the Mold: Changing the Face of Climate Science by Dana Alison Levy - Written for young adults, this profiles 16 people with diverse backgrounds studying the planet and improving our relationship with it’s living systems. 🌱 Earth Squad: 50 People who are Saving the Planet by Alexandra Zissu and Nhung Le - Short biographies about eco-warriors from around the world (also appropriate for YA audience) 🌱 We Have a Dream: Meet 30 Indigenous People and People of Color Protecting the Planet by Dr. Mya Rose-Craig and Sabrina Khadijah 🌱 I am also listening to The Intersectional Environmentalist by Leah Thomas (@greengirlleah)
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𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺 🏡🌿 Today marks the first day of Earth Month 🌎 and I have just the book for it! 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺 is the perfect book for introducing little ones to the idea of what a sustainable and beautiful future could look like. Filled with hopes for a greener future, this book gives readers a glimpse at the many ways we can help our planet. Our climate is changing and that cannot be denied. It's up to us to start making changes and reduce our own carbon footprints. This book encourages readers to take part in our communities and share in the responsibility of being the change we need to see. Along with the positive environmental messages presented in this book and the interactive and colourful illustrations, readers are given environmentally friendly suggestions about ways to help make a difference. I just couldn't wait to share this book once I got my hands on it... so here is our early post for #ReadForEarthMonth 💚 @mini.midnight.reads Featured 📚: 📝: @tanyalloydkyi 🎨: @colleenlarmour Publisher: @kidscanpress . . . . #RaisingBookworms #KidsBooks #ChildrensBooks #KidsBookstagram #PictureBooks #Bookstagram #Bookstagang #RepresentationMatters #EarthDay #EarthMonth #KidlitForTheClimate #ClimateChangeIsReal
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“I can promise you that women working together - linked, informed and educated - can bring peace and prosperity to this forsaken planet.” - Isabelle Allende For International Women’s Day, I’ve teamed up with some of the amazing women of Kids Bookstagram to UPLIFT some of the women who inspire us. Every year on March 8, International Women’s Day is dedicated to celebrating the diverse and remarkable achievements and contributions of women around the world. We hope that you find some wonderful new picture books to help you celebrate too! •Megan of @curlsupwithagoodbook - The Mother of a Movement: Jeanne Manford—Ally, Activist, and Founder of PFLAG by Rob Sanders and Sam Kalda (@maginationpress) •Hannah of @mini.midnight.reads - Wangari Maathai: The Woman Who Planted Millions of Trees by Franck Prevot and Aurélia Fronty (@charlesbridgepublishing) •Kristin of @readingwithredandthemagpie - It Began with a Page: How Gyo Fujikawa Drew the Way by Kyo Maclear and Julie Morstad (@harpercollinsch) •Jessica of @fairytalesandfingerpaints - Little People, Big Dreams: Maya Angelou by Lisbeth Kaiser and Leire Salaberria (@quartokids) •Naomi of @storieswithjojo - Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré by Anika Aldamuy Denise and Paola Escobar (@harpercollinsch) •Sammi of @nolasaysread - Bessie the Motorcycle Queen by Charles R. Smith Jr and Charlot Kristensen •Jenn of @squarepegsroundworld - The World Is Not a Rectangle: A Portrait of Architect Zaha Hadid by Jeanette Winter (@beachlanebooks) •Jenna of @book.club.for.littles - All the Way to the Top: How One Girl’s Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything by Annette Bay Pimentel and Nabi Ali Who inspires you and your little learners? Let us know! * also want to note that my “Bring on the Matriarchy” shirt was made by the incredibly talented woman and mama artist Stevie Oliver of @imogene.grey. She creates the most incredible cyanotype artwork with nature she collects. Love love love this shirt! #internationalwomensday #womenshistorymonth #kidsbooks #kidsbookstagram #picturebook #feministkids #teachersofinstagram #raisingreaders #diversekidsbooks
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And another beautiful review from @mini.midnight.reads 🧚🏼‍♀️🧚‍♂️🧚Posted @withregram • 🧚🏿THROUGH THE FAIRY DOOR🧚🏿 ✏Gabby Dawnay @gabdaw38 🎨Lars van de Goor @larsvandegoor & Giulia Tomai @giulia.tomai @magiccatpublishing Take that first enchanting step, towards the fairy door. Stop and notice all the tiny wonders surrounding us, the glint of dew on moss, the sunlight shining through the trees, is that... a fairy? Besplendid with exquisite gold foil cover and the captivating duel aspect illustrations, this is a magical feast for the eyes. Each scene as enchanting as the next. Not just beauty though, this book holds messages of never being to small to make a difference 'Remember, a tiny acorn can grow into a giant oak'. The planting of seeds - both figuratively and physically and spreading joy are strong themes throughout. Perfect for combating the overwhelm of environmental disaster and spreading a message of beautiful hope. What Did We Learn About in this Book? 🧚🏿The power of small actions 🧚🏿Embracing the beauty in little details 🧚🏿How a woodland changes over the seasons 🧚🏿Magical nature connection This is our #sundaybedtimestory thank you @educa8wirral for hosting! This book is a dazzling, magical delight. Full of empowerment, hope and a message of slowing down and connecting with nature. . . . . . #throughthefairydoor #fairiesarereal #woods #naturephotography #larsvandegoor #childrensbook #newchildrensbook #naturestory #makeadifference #fairystory #natureconnection
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There is so much to ❤️LOVE❤️ about the month of February. I love having the opportunity to celebrate the many kinds of love alongside Red and Magpie. It’s also a wonderful time for me to be able to reflect upon all of the love, support, community and friendship that surround me. One place I have found so much love and kindness has been the Bookstagram community. This felt like a wonderful time to team up with some of the people I admire and learn from here on Instagram in order to share some of our favorite representative and inclusive picture books all about love. I am so grateful that I got to collaborate with these friends and amazing members of the Bookstagram community to highlight some truly beautiful books. We hope you find some new books to love amongst our favorites! Go give each of them a follow so you don’t miss any of the wonderful and important content they share all year long! ❤️ @curlsupwithagoodbook - A Pinch of Love by Barry Timms and Tisha Lee (published by @quartokids) ❤️ @readingwithredandthemagpie - Together: A First Conversation about Love by Megan Madison, Jessica Ralli and Anne/Andy Passchier (a @first_conversations book) ❤️ @storieswithjojo - You’re the Hugs to my Kisses by Barbara Herndon and Diane Ewen (@zonderkidz) ❤️ @squarepegsroundworld - Love Is by Diane Adams (@chroniclekidsbooks) ❤️ @nolasaysread - I Am Loved by Nikki Giovanni and Ashley Bryan (@simonkids) ❤️ @book.club.for.littles - I Love You Because I Love You by Muon Thi Van and Jessica Love (@harpercollinsch) ❤️ @fairytalesandfingerpaints - I Am Love: A Book of Compassion by Susan Verde and Peter H. Reynolds (published by @abramskids) ❤️ @mini.midnight.reads - Uncle Bobby’s Wedding by Sarah S. Brannan and Lucia Soto (@hodderbooks) ❤️ @storiesofcolor_ - The Case for Loving: The Fight for Interracial Marriage by Selina Alko and Sean Qualls (published by @aalbooks) Are you spreading the love by sharing any of these books on your shelves this month? Or did a new title catch your eye? #loveday #kidsbookstagram #valentinesbooksforkids #inclusivebooks #diversebooksforkids
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A look back at Winter Birds Week in Exploring Nature with Children 🎄✨ A huge thank you to everyone who shared this week! Here is a small selection of posts from our nature study community here on Instagram. @maritza.duranti @anna_wrens_nest @beyondjustschool @katmaxwellstineyhome @mini.midnight.reads @clearwing_moth_naturestudy @acorns.and.aprons @fig.and.oak @becomingahomemaker_ Next week is Winter Solstice Week in #ENWC { The Solstice itself falls on the 21st of December } ✨☀️ 💚🎄❤️🍄💚🌎❤️✨💚🌈❤️ #exploringnaturewithchildren . . . . . #enwc #exploringnaturewithchildrencurriculum #natureschooling #naturebasedlearning #learningthroughnature #naturelearning #natureschool #homeschoolscience #homeschoolcurriculum #homeeducationuk #homeeducator #homeeduk #wildschooling #charlottemasoneducation #charlottemasoninspired #charlottemasonhomeschool #naturekids #naturestudy #homeschoollife #homeschoolers #thisishomeschool #livingbooks #morningbasket #naturebooks #naturebooksforkids #homeschoolteacher #homeschoolplanning
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@mini.midnight.reads asked for our top November post. This was mine. Quite apt as it was #nonfictionnovember 😀
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"Mushrooms, moss & murmurations..." 💚🌳✨🙏✨ Posted @withrepost • @midnight.hannah.reads 🍄5 Minute Nature Stories🍄 Publisher: @magiccatpublishing Author: Gabby Dawnay Illustrator: Mona K @ghost_puff Mushrooms, moss and murmurations all in one beautifuly illustrated book. Yes I am sold. Add in the cleverly written rhythmic prose and you've pretty much got my perfect book. The book takes us through 9 seprate stories, introducing us to a different topic, each with a bonus page telling us a little more. This book is what we'd call a #livingbook in the home education world. What that means is that it's told like a story but full of learning. Did you know that a stag beetle grub spends up to 7 years eating rotten wood before digging into the ground to pupate. I did not! This book taught us that and lots more, on topics ranging from deer to photosynthesis. All told in an easy to understand way that has been enjoyed by all my children. I can't forget to give a special mention to the illustrations too. They are adorable and really make this book, if you scroll through the pictures you'll see the cutest end papers, just look at those mushrooms! If you enjoyed the review, don't forget to like, comment and follow. Thank you for reading! #enwc #enwcbookclub #naturestudy homeed #homeeducation #homeschool #naturebook #5minutenaturestories #gabbydawnay #bookreview #kidsbook #booksbooksbooks #booklove #Kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidsnonfiction #mushroom #fungus
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