Booklists
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Inventors and Engineers
Calling all inventors and engineers! All those curious kids who tinker, create and love to bring their ideas to life. All those who wonder how things are built and want to find out more. This list brings together some fabulous fiction and true life stories, perfect for inspiring young minds and showing them that they have the power to dream big. And if you are looking for some practical ideas and activities to spark the imagination of your little inventor, then these books are a great springboard into creative projects! I hope you enjoy this list! Do let me know which books your little bookworms are loving! Drop a comment…
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Minibeasts
Minibeasts are always a favourite topic with little ones. Digging into the soil, turning over logs, hunting through leaf fall and noticing the small details that we often miss. Going on a minibeast hunt is a great way to slow down and become mindful of the wonders of nature! You cannot rush or zoom along, but must look closely and find the little things hidden away. These books are perfect for read-alouds, bedtime stories and inspiring young nature explorers! They are a great springboard for sparking learning opportunities, nature journaling, making bug houses, collecting leaves and twigs for art projects, junk modelling and much more! P.S – Wondering where the caterpillars, butterflies…
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Seeds
Nature projects are such a magical part of a child’s education. There are many things to discover and explore, it can be perfect for hands-on learning, and they provide a strong foundation for science studies. Nature studies can incorporate a variety of subjects – everything from science, math, crafts, creative writing, and of course stories! Stories can be placed at the heart of any element of your child’s education. Not only do you have factual books available, but you can also utilise living books. These are stories that make events come alive by drawing you into the subject, stirring your imagination and emotions, and meeting characters that bring you into…
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Stone Age
Step back into the Stone Age with these fantastic picture books, stories and fascinating fact books! Learn about the life of hunter-gatherers, the clothes they wore, the drawings they made, the tools they used and much more. Perfect for history topic work, home education studies, and of course all those budding little historians! I hope you enjoy this list! Do let me know which books your little bookworms are loving! Drop a comment below, or come and chat about all things books with me over on Instagram and Facebook! Want a printable copy of the list to keep track of your reading, plan your next bookshop trip or take with…
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Trees
If you go down to the woods today there’s lots of things to find! Exploring trees as a study topic can lead you down many different paths – how a tree grows, the different types and how to identify them, the animals that make trees their homes and, of course, their importance for the environment. It can be a springboard for art projects, nature journaling, creative writing prompts and imaginative play! I’ve chosen my favourite books with a tree theme – a perfect mix of stories and facts to help you dive into the world of trees! As an added bonus, I’ve picked out a few tree-themed stories that are…