Our Busy Little World
Jul. 2, 2006 - Our Books For The Fall
Here are most of the books in our "school" drawer to be opened this autumn. After reading Rebeca's comment, I'm hoping to look into Little Pilgrim's Progress too!
Bible Stuff
The Bible, of course
A lovely book of the Psalms illustrated by James Freemantle. We'll be reading Psalms from there (it's in KJV, so it will give them a bit of the old english to get used to).
Instead of a Bible story book (which the girls love) I have a set of Veritas Press history/bible cards that's very similar to the short kids' bible story books, so we'll probably read those a few times over this year. I saw them for almost free at a homeschool swap and couldn't resist!
Lastly we have two of Joanna Bluedorns books of Illustrated Psalms
The Lord Builds The House - Psalm 127
Bless The Lord - Ps. 103
And we do the Children's Catechism in Family Worship
Reading Primers (to give Isabelle "special" books to look forward to reading on her own):
Veritas Press readers - these are neat because on the back of each, they give a background of the historical figure that the "story" is about. The words are obviously really simple, but you do get a bit of real history in them.
Rod and Staff readers- I always like their stuff because it's got pretty much nothing objectionable in it - just cute families that love the Lord.
Also from Rod and Staff (or Christian Light, I'm not sure): "Helping Mama" by Faith Sommers and "Mario, A Belizean Boy" by Elizabeth Wagler
McGuffy's readers- can't go wrong here, I suppose!
History Type Stuff
The Beautiful Girlhood books (and doll dresses) from Vision Forum - see them here: http://www.visionforum.com/beautifulgirlhood/productdetail.aspx?categoryid=43&productid=10500
Our Flag Was Still There - also from Vision Forum
We got the World of the Trapp Family - but that one we're definitely saving till they're older!
Little Read Alouds
Joanna Bluedorn's Books:
Little Bitty Baby Learns Hebrew
The Story Of Mr. Pippin
My Mommy, My Teacher
Are You A Ladybug? by Judy Allen
Animal Babies In Ponds And Rivers
I have the Before Five In A Row, so if I end up deciding to use it I will get the story books it recommends from the library.
Long Read-Alouds we got from Vision Forum
Rosa of Linden Castle by VonSchmid (our first Lamplighter book - I already read it, and loved it!)
The Adventure of Missionary Heroism by Lambert
Alone, Yet Not Alone by Tracy Leininger
How To Be A Lady (this might be a bit old, but we'll see)
Other
For phonics, we have TATRAS, as I think vertical phonics is great. However, I may teach Isabelle first with "horizontal" phonics (only short sounds at first) just so she can read a few little readers on her own, then pick up TATRAS when she's a bit older.
Drawing With Children by Mona Brooks - for me and Belle to try together.
We have a few more odds and ends, and if we run out we have plenty of other books here at home. If we manage to read all of those long books, we'll probably read through Narnia again - still my favorites! And if this is way too much to get through this year, that's fine too. This is the beauty of the preschool years - I really don't need to stress - I'm just enjoying building a library! We are looking forward to reading these books at a good pace for us, and we'll see how it works. I always feel free to quit a book if I don't think it's good for us, or put it off till later if it's too early!
Stay tuned: in a day or two I'm planning to post about how we choose books to read aloud: things we won't read to our kids and why, and also why we choose to read what we do (even when it has certain elements some people prefer not to read to little ones).
Have a lovely evening all!
Melissa
PS #1 - anyone know of a good place to get an apron, or apron pattern that covers ALL your clothes? I mean like at least knee length, and covers the whole top - I'm really clutzy and tired of staining my clothes!!!!
PS #2 What post would be complete without a picture? Here's Hannah, my little two year old laundry helper who can practically fit in the washer!
She looks like pooh stuck in rabbits doorway! Clothes go from the washer . . .
to the dryer - though they are on the wrong side of eachother, but it works :-)
Comments
Jul. 2, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by KarenW
I just love Johannah Bluedorn's books! No, we have never been to Cluj-Napoca. It is many hours north west of us. http://www.woodward-family.com/mission/romaniamap.htm
Jul. 2, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by TwaddleMeNot
Ah well, didn't hurt to ask! I"m really excited about the bluedorn books - I'd been drooling over them for awhile!
Jul. 3, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Rebeca
Ah, books. Aren't they wonderful! I'm so thankful that both of our children so far love them too. (Not like they have a choice!) We love the Judy Allen ones and like what we have from Rod and Staff too- I love that they have books about kids in other countries.
Yes, Little Pilgrim's Progress has been great and I'm hoping to write a post about it sometime this week. And I'll look forward to reading what you ahve to say about choosing books.
Have a wonderful day with your family!
Rebeca
Jul. 3, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Rebeca
Oh, this site has some aprons that really cover:
http://www.modestapparelchristianclothinglydiaofpurpledressescustomsewing.com/apron_patterns.htm
Jul. 3, 2006 - Kendra and I were just speaking about aprons...
Posted by Smidge
http://www.friendspatterns.net/page9.html
Check out this pattern!
Jul. 3, 2006 - apron pattern
Posted by TwaddleMeNot
Hi Lisa, thanks for the pattern - that one looks good!
Jul. 3, 2006 - Hello....
Posted by kampsplete
Hi, I'm new....I just came across your comment on another blog, and wanted to come check out your blog. Your little ones are ADORABLE. I grew up in a family with four girls. We had a boy at the end, but it was nice having sisters! I have enjoyed reading your blog, and will be back to visit often. Have a great day!
Love, Kathy
Jul. 3, 2006 - TATRAS????
Posted by boo4baby
Can you tell me what this is? I am not familiar with it.
I love Vision Forum and the books they offer. Have you read any of the Lamplighter books? I am going to look into the Bluedorn books. I am not familiar with them either.
Blessings,
Becky
Jul. 3, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by TwaddleMeNot
Hi Becky, I just read our first lamplighter book and LOVED it - made me want to distribute their books! Tatras is a simple program (recommended by the Bluedorns, actually) that teaches vertical phonics (learning all the sounds of a phongram at the outset instead of one of a time) - you can check it out at www.verticalphonics.com . Oh, and you can find the Bluedorn's stuff at www.triviumpursuit.com (their book is the framework we plan to use in homeschooling). Hope that helps!
Melissa
Jul. 4, 2006 - I love the books you are using
Posted by LoneStarMama
My dc love Rod and Staff : )
Jul. 5, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by mamaduso
What kind of washer is that? It looks lust like mine. I have a gibson.
Susan
