A great idea for the holidays is to set aside a special box or basket containing your family’s special Christmas or other holiday books. The Holiday Book Box only comes out during the Advent season, and is put away again with the decorations after the first of the year. Continue reading
Posted in Children's Literature
Living Books = books that are well-written and engaging–they absorb the reader–the narrative and characters “come alive”; living books are the opposite of cold, dry textbooks.“Living books” are basically the opposite of dull, dry textbooks. The people, places and events come alive as you read a living book. The stories touch your mind and heart. They are timeless.
Finding living books for studies in government, American history, and general literature is relatively easy. But finding living Science books has been more of a challenge for many modern day Charlotte Mason educators. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Children's Literature, curriculum, Reading, Twaddle
Charlotte Mason was a British educator from the early part of the last century. Her methods and philosophies have recently experienced a resurgence, especially among American homeschooling families.
Her emphasis on developing a lifetime love of learning was in stark contrast to the anti-child climate of her time.
NOTE: Michelle at The Holistic Homeschooler has a personal interview with me about homeschooling. You can access it here: Interview with Debi
