Confession: I don’t just follow booklists of living books for our homeschool. I come up with my own (from several booklists) that fit my children’s needs on a school term basis.Here’s something that you need to know: a book list is just a book list. It is a starting point but not the end all and be all of your child's education.For a lot of parents, following a set … [Read more...]
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How to enjoy classic children’s books across different ages
Classic books can be intimidating. Take a deep breath, get over it, and just think of the many benefits of reading them, for your children and yourself. These books can be enjoyed by readers of all ages, as these are the books that have withstood the test of time. Let's talk about how to enjoy classic children's books across different ages.If you want to know what classic … [Read more...]
Why read classic children’s books
I was still reading my favorite classic children's books from childhood when I was a young professional and I remember having a good cry over Sarah in The Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett one weekend that I was home.I even have a distinct memory of wondering why I was still reading and enjoying the books that I loved when I was 10 years old. There might even have … [Read more...]