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The 183rd Carnival of Homeschooling - part 4, 'Books, books and more books'
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Amy @ Hope Is the Word writes in her blog post, "Read Aloud Thursday" about the impact Laura Ingalls Wilder's books have had on her children. She also muses about political correctness and historical context. I am in agreement with her that even if a book is not considered politically correct today, it is important for our children's understanding of history to read the unsanitized version. A good dose of parental discussion goes a long way in helping them understand that while people thought/acted in that way then, that it is now known/considered to be wrong.
Amy mentions how her children have listened to the Little House books on audiobooks over and over again. I've also found that audiobooks are a vital part of our reading program.
I've found a great way to introduce a new series to my kids is to have them listen to the first book in the series. This works especially well if they feel intimidated by the books. Before they started reading the Harry Potter series, they had never read books that thick and they were definitely intimidated. I had them listen to the entire series on audiobook (They make great driving listening) and before they were finished listening to the series they started reading the book. Having your child listen to a book before they read it helps them with the pronunciation of unfamiliar words and helps them set the tone of the characters in their brains.Don't underestimate the importance of audiobooks in helping children develop good reading skills and a deep and abiding love of reading. I am convinced that my children love reading quite so much because audiobooks showed them how exciting books could be long before they were able to read unaided.
Armadillo's book blog, my go to blog, when I want opinions on books I am considering for my children, reviews "Thirteen Orphans, Breaking the Wall"
I would strongly recommend this to girls rather than boys. It has very interesting views on magic and history and culture.
I've often wondered how you go about teaching your children about the stock market. Christine MM has reviewed a book that she believes is a winner.
So if you are an adult who wants to learn more about the stock market and you have two hours to spare, read this book. For parents, including homeschooling parents, know that this book can be read by or aloud to your child of about age eleven if they desire to learn more about the stock market. The fact that the author is a person passionate about this field qualifies this to be what Charlotte Mason calls a “living book”.
The Norfolk Books Examiner reviews "Wicket's Remedy" by Myla Goldberg.
Please considering submitting your next book review to the next edition of the Carnival of Homeschooling. You'll be pleasantly surprised at how much value homeschoolers append to book reviews from fellow, like minded homeschoolers.I highly recommend Wickett's Remedy to anyone who has been loudly panicking about the swine flu, has felt themselves put upon and afflicted by this outbreak, or has been walking around in a face mask. The things Goldberg will show you will make your life in 2009 seem like a paradise of health and vigor.
For more info: Submit an article for the next Carnival of Homeschooling
The 183rd Carnival of Homeschooling - Part 1, "The lazy days of summer"
The 183rd Carnival of Homeschooling - Part 2, "To unschool or not?"
The 183rd Carnival of Homeschooling - Part 3, "This is the homeschooling life"
The 183rd Carnival of Homeschooling - Part 5, "Crafty homeschoolers"
The 183rd Carnival of Homeschoolers - Part 6, "Online resources"
The 183rd Carnival of Homeschooling - Part 1, "The lazy days of summer"
The 183rd Carnival of Homeschooling - Part 2, "To unschool or not?"
The 183rd Carnival of Homeschooling - Part 3, "This is the homeschooling life"
The 183rd Carnival of Homeschooling - Part 5, "Crafty homeschoolers"
The 183rd Carnival of Homeschoolers - Part 6, "Online resources"
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