You know, I think it’s kind of funny that some people are actually afraid to go to the library and just pick out books on topics. They don’t have a curriculum. I get it. It’s intimidating to know that your child’s education is in your hands. But it’s also super simple. We are the ones that complicate it.
Fear is exactly what kept me doing the same things for so long (traditional curriculum that was open & go) but thankful to be learning more through these videos 😊 I do think we over complicate it..
The Heritage Mom has just been put on the board of directors for the Charlotte Mason Institute! I love her book suggestions. She gave me the courage to step out of the curriculum and work in more diverse cultures and histories. Her taking this job is why I'm joining The Alveary next year.
@@JoyfulNoiseLearning Yes! I love her well researched selections and how she is determined to bring a story that is beyond struggle and hardship for people. It's a wonderful way to show your children that they matter and are persons too.
I'm in the middle of the Read Aloud family, and it's so good. And your video! It's a sign. I've been struggling with science curriculum forever, but you've convinced me to turn to some good living book lists. ❤️
Yes! Discussion questions can be helpful! I guess I use the method from Sarah Mackenzie at Read Aloud revival and Charlotte Mason's narration method, so I don't often use a pre-made list. It's where you ask the kids what they remember, what they think about the characters, etc., and they share, instead of leading them towards a "correct" answer. I know some kids do need a little more prompting than others (I have one of those!)
Loved this! Thank you so much! We are enjoying books from Sonlight, MFW, and Read aloud revival! Pam Barnhill’s morning time plans also have wonderful book lists :)
Thank you, this is so helpful. I took your homeschool quiz and it said our family style liked "Living Books" Since I've been trying to learn more about how to find living books for us to do for our Independent Reading & Read Aloud time.
You did great momma thanks so much I watch many videos but never comments but this one touched me differently thank you for helping in the homeschool community I truly appreciate you . Happy New Year beloved to u and your family be safe
We love living books!!! Nothing wrong wiv making ur own curriculum!!! I just find some subjects are easier to do this than others and I need ideas!!! I often look for books I know my kids will like but I let them choose as well
Did I see a kiddo reading Strange Planet? :D good choice! Love your video! Concise, helpful, and you seem like you're not putting on a show for the online world :)
This was great. Thanks for sharing. I’m really thinking of getting back into living books for at least history especially for our oldest who’s nearing high school. Any thoughts on history for high school? Would y’all use gentle feast?
Great question!! I will probably continue to look at the books that are picked for the High School level for A Gentle Feast. If they look like books I would have my HS kids do, I may use it. But more and more I keep feeling like I need to pick our own books, and even have my kids give some input on things they are interested in reading. I do get more confident in my own skills in picking books each year. I have been relying on Ambleside Online a lot more as well because of this.
Not for all subjects!! I do the living books for literature (read alouds), history, and science. For math we use a math curriculum, and often for writing, grammar and spelling I pull in workbooks or curriculum for those. Does that help??
Great question! I hadn’t heard of knotgrass history until a year or two ago, but I’ve heard good things! As I’ve looked into it, it is actually pretty close to a Charlotte Mason approach. I think it would be a good start for a new Charlotte Mason mom to try. It does have the text to guide you and the kids, but it also includes the living books, which is great! My favorites from history are either Sonlight or Beautiful Feet Books, but I don’t think that Notgrass would be a bad choice 😄
It’s probably inspired by Chalotte Mason, but it really is more traditional with the workbook style. It also has their own literature and reader books. There is some great literature out there (that is still deemed appropriate!) that TGTB misses out on.
You know, I think it’s kind of funny that some people are actually afraid to go to the library and just pick out books on topics. They don’t have a curriculum. I get it. It’s intimidating to know that your child’s education is in your hands. But it’s also super simple. We are the ones that complicate it.
So true, Leilani. It can totally be intimidating, but it gets easier the more you do it!
Fear is exactly what kept me doing the same things for so long (traditional curriculum that was open & go) but thankful to be learning more through these videos 😊 I do think we over complicate it..
I like that you pointed out that it doesn't mean only "Old" books! Learning through books is very much my style--I love all of our times of reading!
So true!
The Heritage Mom has just been put on the board of directors for the Charlotte Mason Institute! I love her book suggestions. She gave me the courage to step out of the curriculum and work in more diverse cultures and histories. Her taking this job is why I'm joining The Alveary next year.
That's exciting!! I'm so glad I've found her this year! I wish I would have known about her sooner!
@@JoyfulNoiseLearning Yes! I love her well researched selections and how she is determined to bring a story that is beyond struggle and hardship for people. It's a wonderful way to show your children that they matter and are persons too.
I'm in the middle of the Read Aloud family, and it's so good. And your video! It's a sign. I've been struggling with science curriculum forever, but you've convinced me to turn to some good living book lists. ❤️
Yay!!!
Great info! I struggle with picking just one curriculum as well! There are so many good ones. We love love love living books in our homeschool.
Glad you get the struggle, too! So many good ones!
We love living books and read what we like but I do love the the notes and discussion questions that come with each book selected.
Yes! Discussion questions can be helpful! I guess I use the method from Sarah Mackenzie at Read Aloud revival and Charlotte Mason's narration method, so I don't often use a pre-made list. It's where you ask the kids what they remember, what they think about the characters, etc., and they share, instead of leading them towards a "correct" answer. I know some kids do need a little more prompting than others (I have one of those!)
@@JoyfulNoiseLearning Sarah McKenzie is method is helpful too asking who was your favorite character or who was the kindness person in the story
Loved this! Thank you so much!
We are enjoying books from Sonlight, MFW, and Read aloud revival! Pam Barnhill’s morning time plans also have wonderful book lists :)
Yes! I have really enjoyed Pam Barnhill's Morning time plans! I forgot to mention them, thanks for sharing!
Thank you, this is so helpful. I took your homeschool quiz and it said our family style liked "Living Books" Since I've been trying to learn more about how to find living books for us to do for our Independent Reading & Read Aloud time.
I’m so glad this was helpful!! Reading living books with my kids has been my favorite part of homeschooling 😁😁 I’m excited for you 😃
Try
"Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech
"Catherine, Called Birdy" by Karen Cushman
"A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park
You did great momma thanks so much I watch many videos but never comments but this one touched me differently thank you for helping in the homeschool community I truly appreciate you . Happy New Year beloved to u and your family be safe
Awww! Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m so honored to be an encouragement 💜💜 Happy New Year to you and your family!
We love living books!!! Nothing wrong wiv making ur own curriculum!!! I just find some subjects are easier to do this than others and I need ideas!!! I often look for books I know my kids will like but I let them choose as well
MRS PIGGLE WIGGLE! oh that's my childhood. 🥰
LOL!
Yes!
Did I see a kiddo reading Strange Planet? :D good choice! Love your video! Concise, helpful, and you seem like you're not putting on a show for the online world :)
Thanks so much! It's always tempting to put on a show 😬And yes, that is Strange Planet! We love his books and cartoons!
I think that's the hard part for everyone is just picking one.
YES! So hard! I've learned there's no wrong curriculum. Just pick one and be confident in it ;)
This was great. Thanks for sharing. I’m really thinking of getting back into living books for at least history especially for our oldest who’s nearing high school. Any thoughts on history for high school? Would y’all use gentle feast?
Great question!! I will probably continue to look at the books that are picked for the High School level for A Gentle Feast. If they look like books I would have my HS kids do, I may use it. But more and more I keep feeling like I need to pick our own books, and even have my kids give some input on things they are interested in reading. I do get more confident in my own skills in picking books each year. I have been relying on Ambleside Online a lot more as well because of this.
@@JoyfulNoiseLearning thanks for the helpful feedback :)
So what do you do for the other subjects? Or is it really just an hour and half of reading books on specific topics?
Not for all subjects!! I do the living books for literature (read alouds), history, and science. For math we use a math curriculum, and often for writing, grammar and spelling I pull in workbooks or curriculum for those. Does that help??
I am looking at using a Charlotte Mason approach for history this year. Would you consider Notgrass a Charlotte Mason curriculum?
Great question! I hadn’t heard of knotgrass history until a year or two ago, but I’ve heard good things! As I’ve looked into it, it is actually pretty close to a Charlotte Mason approach. I think it would be a good start for a new Charlotte Mason mom to try. It does have the text to guide you and the kids, but it also includes the living books, which is great! My favorites from history are either Sonlight or Beautiful Feet Books, but I don’t think that Notgrass would be a bad choice 😄
I’m soooo bad at activities!!
Help!
Fact.... Abraham Lincoln was born in 1809. Not 1856.
Is the good and the beautiful a Charlotte mason curriculum
It’s probably inspired by Chalotte Mason, but it really is more traditional with the workbook style. It also has their own literature and reader books. There is some great literature out there (that is still deemed appropriate!) that TGTB misses out on.