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Discover the best Charlotte Mason living books list, carefully selected for all ages. Explore timeless classics that inspire a love for learning!
If you're looking for a silly read aloud book to read with your kids or have them read on their own, this list of funny chapter books is for you!
50 of our favorite chapter books to read aloud with your young kids. Bond with your child while helping them form a love of reading.
From reader requests, I’ve made a wholesome middle grade books for girls ages 9 – 12 with kind main characters you’d want as a friend....
These wonderful living books for elementary grades are wonderful for young children to read on their own or for you to read to them!
Discover the best Charlotte Mason living books list, carefully selected for all ages. Explore timeless classics that inspire a love for learning!
One of the main differences of a Charlotte Mason education is the use of living books instead of textbooks to provide information and ideas. But what are living books? How can you spot them? In this post you'll learn how to better tell if a book is living or not, and you'll find incredible living
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A list of early chapter book series about girls to keep kids motivated to read. Includes diverse books that all kids will love.
The books on this list today are perfect for those kids that are ready to really start chapter books. I'm not talking about the leveled readers like Penny
One of the main differences of a Charlotte Mason education is the use of living books instead of textbooks to provide information and ideas. But what are living books? How can you spot them? In this post you'll learn how to better tell if a book is living or not, and you'll find incredible living
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Today I am sharing some of the best chapter books for boys (in my opinion). Ephraim loves these novels so they are kid approved too! These novels are
Karen Smith shares some of her favorite living science books for grades 1–3 that will give your child a gentle introduction to the wonders of God's Creation.
These wonderful living books for elementary grades are wonderful for young children to read on their own or for you to read to them!
A list of children's picture and chapter books set in Connecticut.
Today I am sharing some of the best chapter books for boys (in my opinion). Ephraim loves these novels so they are kid approved too! These novels are
This list of character-building chapter books for boys is full of titles that will keep all ages asking for "one more chapter!"
A list of favorite dragon picture books for kids featuring enchanted and magical east and west dragons.
Today, I wanted to share some of our favorite chapter books series in honor of Children's Book Week . The Lil Divas truly look forward to re...
Wonderful list of gentle chapter books to read aloud to sensitive kids, including contemporary titles and classic choices for families.
Yeah! FSA is over! We finished our last 2 sessions of our state testing this week. My kiddos were pretty fried… but I didn’t want to lose speed in our last 9 weeks of 3rd grade. I knew that this week would need a special kind of book to keep my kiddos engaged… Charlotte’s Web! […]
This is a 45 Page novel study for the book, Charlotte's Web. It includes: Chapter questions and answer key Unit test and answer key Choice Project handout Movie Guide 2 Online activities 6 classroom handouts/hands on activties Cause and Effect worksheet Literature circle activities including difficult vocabulary in the novel and understanding concepts Be sure to check out the quick and easy pre-reading power point that I use for this novel as well!
Here’s what’s new in beginning chapter books for spring 2018 — or at least, what’s new that I’ve read and liked. 🙂 What’s New in...
She's a reader. There's no denying that. She's also quite driven. At only 11, she has already chosen her desired college, major, and minor. And while I recognize that at eleven her opinions and plans might ebb and flow in the coming years, I also know HER and know that when she gets her sights set on a goal, there's no stopping her determination. That being said, the plan she has penciled in for herself after much prayer and self-evaluation requires a strong literary background. With that in mind, I have spent many months putting together a middle school reading list that will set her on that path. (This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy for full details.) The Selection Process Since I'm not a huge fan of most modern reading lists and award-winning books, I have consulted only quality lists from sources that I trust which include THESE lovely gems, The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling Teens, and The Home Scholar. I have pored over countless titles and have devised a list of 50 that I think represent a worthwhile sampling of different genres, themes, and eras. There is an intentional absence of non-fiction books since she reads so many of these already for our living literature style science and history. In my opinion, middle school is a time to start developing personal opinions and convictions on many topics while under the protective umbrella of home. That being said, several of these books contain gentle messages that will challenge her current belief system. While I don't introduce them to sway her from her Christian worldview. On the contrary, I hope to use these weightier-themed books to slowly help her grow stronger in her ability to filter EVERYTHING through a Biblical lens. My home is a greenhouse...a place where small buds can grow strong and form deep roots in Truth. Up until this point, so much of my daughter's growing has come from exposure to nothing-but-Truth. But now that she is in middle school and currently doing some high school level course work, she needs to learn how to weather the tough storms that the world will hurl at her by being gently released to find the Truth amidst the lies. With that in mind, I plan on reading several of these heavier titles with her. We will each read our own copy separately and dialogue about them as we are able, dissecting the Truth from the lie. The Plan I have placed all of these books on a "shelf" called Middle School MUST READS in my Goodreads account so that she can see the list at a glance. There really is no structured order to it all. She is free to pick any title at any time. I don't necessarily expect her to read all of these books by the time she starts high school. (Then again, she's an avid reader and just might surprise me. She's actually read a handful of them already!) I mostly just want to set a wide variety of books in front of her that will each add an element of excellence to her literary journey without the worldly indoctrination that so many popular books offer. As always, when she finishes a book, she will document it for her annual portfolio and mark it as "read" in my Goodreads account. The Books Classics An Old-Fashioned Girl by Louisa May Alcott Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery Black Beauty by Anna Sewell Call it Courage by Armstrong Sperry Captains Courageous by Rudyard Kipling Little Women by Louisa May Alcott My Antonia by Willa Cather* Old Yeller by Fred Gipson Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie The Black Arrow by Robert Louis Stevenson The Call of the Wild by Jack London The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls General Fiction Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt Black Ships Before Troy by Rosemary Sutcliff Blue Willow by Doris Gates Johnny Tremain by Esther Hoskins Forbes Letters from Rifka byKaren Hesse* Lyddie by Katherine Paterson* Men of Iron by Howard Pyle* Mr. Tucket by Gary Paulsen* Rascal by Sterling North Redwall by Brian Jacques Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor* Sounder by William H. Armstrong Steal Away by Jennifer Armstrong* The Borrowers by Mary Norton The House of Sixty Fathers by Meindert DeJong* The Miracle Worker by Willian Gibson The Shakespeare Stealer by Gary Blackwood* The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo Tree Castle Island by Jean Craighead George* The Cay by Theodore Taylor The Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell* Watership Down by Richard Adams Tales from Shakespeare by Charles Lamb Biographies/Autobiographies America's Paul Revere by Esther Hoskins Forbes Amos Fortune, Free Man by Elizabeth Yates Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham Eleanor Roosevelt: A Life of Discovery by Russell Freedman Joni: An Unforgettable Story by Joni Eareckson Tada Not a Tame Lion: The Spiritual Legacy of C.S. Lewis and the Chronicles of Narnia by Terry Glaspey The Diary of a Young Girl by Ann Frank Up From Slavery by Booker T. Washington *Books that I am not as familiar with and will be reading alongside her. For more great book suggestions, be sure to head to iHomeschool Network and check out the Massive Guide to Homeschool Reading Lists!
Book list of Charlotte's Web read alikes with titles about animals, animal friendships, including a mix of classic and contemporary novels to read aloud.
I’m sharing our top favorite Charlotte Mason inspired picture books. Living books that are beautiful and are free of twaddle.
Best Historical Fiction For Kids
FREE Unit Studies and Printables for the Most Loved Books: Charlotte’s Web
GIFT GUIDE Summer is almost here and that means long summer days and relaxed schedules! One of our favorite summer time activities is going to the library and checking out some great summer reads. I tend to get so busy during the school year that it is hard to find time to read novels, so
“Since it is so likely that children will meet cruel enemies, let them at least have heard of brave knights and heroic courage.” (C.S. Lewis) When I was a little girl, I spent much of m…
Yeah! FSA is over! We finished our last 2 sessions of our state testing this week. My kiddos were pretty fried… but I didn’t want to lose speed in our last 9 weeks of 3rd grade. I knew that this week would need a special kind of book to keep my kiddos engaged… Charlotte’s Web! […]
Our Secular Morning Basket Ideas and routine for homeschool. Secular morning basket with poetry, games, stories and activities to keep your morning simple.
A wonderful list of children's books to read with children ages 6-8.
Inside you’ll find: picture books about composers, full of living ideas perfect for a Charlotte Mason picture study. Have you ever met a person that hated all types of music? Yeah, me either. Unfortunately, I know far too many people that don’t appreciate classical music. Maybe because they weren’t exposed to it at a young [...]
Check out these 8 read aloud chapter books featuring adventurous guys to read to your own adventurous little boy! (Plus, you'll find a few amazing animals too!)
Happy New Year 2013!!! I am both psyched and nervous about this new year. I anticipate many changes to happen in my life. I have a feeling that this is going to be an awesome year!!!! I made a list of things that I plan on changing this year. I only hope that I can accomplish each one. During my Christmas/New Year break, I decided to stay busy by working on my lesson plans for January. The new year also begins the 3rd 9 weeks at my school. I really hope my 3rd graders are well rested because I plan on working them for the next 18 weeks!!!! One of my favorite novels is Charlotte's Web. I love reading and teaching my students about this book. E. B. White delivered such a wonderful message about friendship and love. I can't wait for my students to begin reading the book. I am sooo excited that I created a 35 page unit on Charlotte's Web. Yes, you read that right~~~35 pages!! It is my FIRST unit of this size!!! Not only is it 35 pages, it is also FREE!!! I do not sell any of my products on TpT. This is on my list to change for the new year. I want to begin selling some products to help with finances~~who can't use the help!! Please don't forget to leave me a comment letting me know how much you enjoy my unit!!!!! Thank you!!!!! Included in the unit: 6 spelling lists divided into chapters, 6 vocabulary lists divided into chapters, several bubble maps, story summary, diary for students to complete, several reports (pigs & spiders), adjectives, venn diagram; & many, many more! Please check out the pictures below for a quick preview of some of the pages you will receive!!! Grab your FREE copy (HERE) A while back, I posted the following spelling lists for Charlotte's Web. This is one of my first creations. It does not include list 6. Please download your FREE copy (HERE). I am linking up again with TBA's Freebie Friday and Classroom Freebies, Manic Monday. Please hop over to these blogs and pick up some Freebies!!
A list of wonderful children's picture and chapter books set in Vermont.
Hilariously funny third grade books that will make your 8 year old fall in love with reading. Laughter can turn any reluctant reader into a voracious reader!
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