tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post5056085553948338136..comments2024-03-28T08:30:50.689-07:00Comments on The Unlikely Homeschool: What We're Reading in February 2016Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-64790139006793807142016-02-14T19:44:38.637-08:002016-02-14T19:44:38.637-08:00Hi Jamie
I look forward to your book choices each...Hi Jamie<br /><br />I look forward to your book choices each month. I was wondering how you approach and assess their reading level? I have a 7 year old boy who LOVES to read and who does VERY well both in comprehension and fluency. How do I choose books that aren't too easy but offer a place for growth? Thanks in advance! kcrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12793737236482516855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-50042375129690180322016-02-13T12:17:05.792-08:002016-02-13T12:17:05.792-08:00It sounds like you are creating story-formed lives...It sounds like you are creating story-formed lives, Coreline. We love to watch the movie version after reading the book, too. Next on our docket will be Mary Poppins, I think. My oldest two have seen the movie, but I don't think my younger kids have. So, that will be fun to watch together after we read the book. Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-36046406510249794162016-02-13T12:15:12.513-08:002016-02-13T12:15:12.513-08:00Oh, I hope they like it, Adrienne! It's a fun,...Oh, I hope they like it, Adrienne! It's a fun, but simple early memoir kinda book. Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-6483367365666052122016-02-08T16:19:55.978-08:002016-02-08T16:19:55.978-08:00I always love reading what your family is reading!...I always love reading what your family is reading! Currently we are also in the Medieval Ages so are reading "The Hidden Treasure of Glaston." As my kids are super close in age we have been enjoying family literature time, where all of the members individually read (including my husband) a book and then we watch the associated movie if there is one. So far we have read, "Where the Red Fern Grows," "Holes," and are now on "Hatchet." My 11 yr old daughter is stuck in a Nancy Drew phase, my 10 yr old son is absorbed in WWI and WWII non fiction and I just got stuck into Leah Remini's book "Troublemaker" about her experience in the Scientology movement. I strongly agree with what your stance on reading that you took with the librarian. There is too much great fiction out there to resort to trash with your kids, just so they are reading. It is also something I have fought hard for and am always on the look out for great reads to share with them. Corelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00234718596553038567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-88415192380154928202016-02-06T12:23:50.805-08:002016-02-06T12:23:50.805-08:00Oh you always have great books listed. I had to go...Oh you always have great books listed. I had to go and buy the Snow Walker. My mother in law has started reading aloud to my youngest 2 each week. (I'm happy she is taking an interest in homeschooling, after ten years there is hope.) she is originally from New York, Long Island area so this book sounds like just the ticket for their next read aloud. I know my son and daughter are building memories with their Nana as they read through chapter books together. They are on their 3rd book since December, so I think they'll stick with it as long as there is a new book to look forward too. Thanks for sharing this title. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06619118983561372064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-7680242181803251882016-02-05T13:22:12.063-08:002016-02-05T13:22:12.063-08:00I haven't gotten that far in the book, but my ...I haven't gotten that far in the book, but my friend reinforced all the boxes with heavy tape on each corner, stacked them side-by-side but upright and seems to really like the method. I'd be afraid that the pieces would fall out of the box as it was taken from the shelf. <br /><br />So far, I'm not in love with the methods in this book but mostly because she only takes into account HER joy. She's single and doesn't have to account for the joy things give to other people in a household. Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-57304182419098002332016-02-05T13:19:41.146-08:002016-02-05T13:19:41.146-08:00I'm going to be looking up those books! They s...I'm going to be looking up those books! They sound great. Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-77106164597938244012016-02-05T13:19:09.244-08:002016-02-05T13:19:09.244-08:00I've heard great things about My Father's ...I've heard great things about My Father's World. My friend uses it and loves it!Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-73667487733438916612016-02-05T10:08:48.989-08:002016-02-05T10:08:48.989-08:00I meant "your review", not "you'...I meant "your review", not "you're review" -- ugh!Mindynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-39605017041245956952016-02-05T10:07:08.803-08:002016-02-05T10:07:08.803-08:00Curious about the idea of stacking board games on ...Curious about the idea of stacking board games on end! I had considered getting this organization book, but I either have time to tidy up or I have time to read about tidying up, not both. So given you're review, I'm going to stick to the act rather than read the book. (But I still want to know more about stacking board games on end!)Mindynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-898344505448823672016-02-05T08:15:15.207-08:002016-02-05T08:15:15.207-08:00My 5-year old recently finished reading by himself...My 5-year old recently finished reading by himself The Life of George Washington written by Josephine Pollard in 1893, and is now reading Our Hero General U. S. Grant, also by Pollard in 1885. He loves these history books that have a virtue approach woven in. You're absolutely right about giving our kids the best to read. <br /><br />This is my first homeschooling year and his reading has really taken off for Kindergarten.Desireehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01937117679531228944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-50085389579581143482016-02-05T06:47:16.152-08:002016-02-05T06:47:16.152-08:00We too are currently reading a Door in The Wall. ...We too are currently reading a Door in The Wall. We are studying Medieval History using My Father's World. This book was included in our package. Thank you for sharing what your family is reading. It is helpful. I agree with you on Phil. 4:8 and I remind my kids of it frequently. <br />-GaylaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-83793196187085202162016-02-05T04:51:38.483-08:002016-02-05T04:51:38.483-08:00Thank you, Sarah! I will definitely take your expe...Thank you, Sarah! I will definitely take your expert advice. I can only imagine how beautiful it is there. Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-87844235841731638122016-02-05T04:21:24.183-08:002016-02-05T04:21:24.183-08:00I'm fairly certain that Door in the Wall is pa...I'm fairly certain that Door in the Wall is partly set in Ludlow in Shropshire. You might enjoy looking up pictures of its castle. Ludlow is a beautiful place to visit if you are ever in England. DeliveringGracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08320150355352857841noreply@blogger.com