While this book emphasizes more the teaching and logistics involved in homeschooling children older than mine, it had several interesting ideas that I'd like to someday incorporate into my children's learning, such as the Book of Centuries. Title: More Charlotte Mason Education: A Home Schooling ...
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Smart but Scattered
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!I feel like this book can be summarized in a sentence by, "If your child is having trouble in any area, make a written plan and follow through." Although I love plans and lists, this book felt a little unnecessary long and detailed to me. Title: Smart but Scattered Author: Peg Dawson and Richard ...
Mom’s Handy Book of Backyard Games
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!This book has a lot of fun-sounding ideas for older kids, but not many suggestions for preschool and kindergarten age kids. I'm going to try to remember to check this book out again when my kids are at least 8 or so. Title: Mom's Handy Book of Backyard Games Author: Pete Cava Publication Year: ...
A Charlotte Mason Education
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!Title: A Charlotte Mason Education: How Home Schooling Changes Everything Author: Catherine Levison Publication Year: 1996 Website: www.catherinelevison.com Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Review: As of about a week ago I had never heard of Charlotte Mason. I was peripherally involved in a ...
Freak the Mighty
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!Title: Freak the Mighty Author: Rodman Philbrick Publication Year: 1993 Website: www.rodmanphilbrick.com Age Group: Middle School Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: The Read-Aloud Handbook Valerie and Walter's Best Books for Children What to Read When Included on Lists: ...
The Chocolate War
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!Title: The Chocolate War Author: Robert Cormier Publication Year: 1974 Age Group: Middle School Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up 100 Best Books for Children The New York Times Parent's Guide to the Best Books ...
Nothing But the Truth
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!Title: Nothing But the Truth Author: Avi Publication Year: 1991 Website: www.avi-writer.com Age Group: Middle School Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: The Read-Aloud Handbook Valerie and Walter's Best Books for Children The New York Times Parent's Guide to the Best Books ...
Little Women
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!Title: Little Women Author: Louisa May Alcott Publication Year: 1868 Website: www.louisamayalcott.org Age Group: Middle School Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up 100 Best Books for Children What to Read When The New ...
Treasure Island
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!Title: Treasure Island Author: Robert Louis Stevenson Publication Year: 1883 Website: www.robert-louis-stevenson.org Age Group: Late Elementary Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up 100 Best Books for Children The New York ...
The Wind in the Willows
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!Title: The Wind in the Willows Author: Kenneth Grahame Publication Year: 1908 Age Group: Mid Elementary Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up 100 Best Books for Children The New York Times Parent's Guide to the Best Books ...