Ways to Make Sunshine

Recommended For: All Ages, Page Mages (7-10 year olds)

Topics Explored

• Names
• Cooking
• Hair love
• Moving

Overview of Ways to Make Sunshine

Ryan Hart can be and do anything. Her name means "king", that she is a leader, and she is determined to keep growing into the name her parents gave her. She is all about trying to see the best in people, to be a good daughter, sister, and friend. But Ryan has a lot on her mind. For instance: Dad finally has a new job, but money is still tight. That means some changes, like moving into a new (old) house, and Dad working the night shift. And with the fourth-grade talent show coming up, Ryan wonders what talent she can perform on stage in front of everyone without freezing. As even more changes and challenges come her way, Ryan always finds a way forward and shows she is a girl who knows how to glow.

About Page Mage Guides

This Page Mage Guide is a monthly guide that explores rabbit trails into science, history, geography, language arts, cuisine, handicrafts, art, and games from a read-aloud chapter book. Bookish Adventure is a complete curriculum, except for math and phonics, that needs to be explored individually, depending on your child's current level. 

Included in this guide:

• Planning tools for a peaceful homeschool
• Book menu and morning basket suggestions
• Printable poem and illustrations
• Monthly overview and weekly plans
• Book club party planner and suggestions
• QR codes and hyperlinks for printed and digital use
• Optional activities for flex days and deeper learning
• Multimedia list of videos and podcasts

Religious Note: Ryan comes from a close-knit Christian family, and their faith is a quiet but meaningful thread in the story. She attends church, prepares an Easter speech for her Sunday school program, and participates in family traditions that reflect their values. These moments are woven naturally into the narrative, offering a warm depiction of faith in everyday life.

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