YEAH!!!!!!! The boys and I finished reading Little House in the Big Woods today. I am so amazed at their comprehension and discussion from this book. It has been a lot of fun, too.

One of my favorite discussions happened on Tuesday. We discussed how Laura's cousin was being deceitful and how it caused him personal pain. This was a very good lesson for them to hear about someone else making a poor decision and living with the consequences.

Day 3 brought about a discussion about horsepower and where we get that term when we refer to engines today.

Day 4 was enlightening as to Pa's character when he chose to not kill several animals for food, just because he was so struck with their natural God-given beauty. My 10-yr-old said he would not have been as gracious, and we would have had meat that night for dinner. Of course, Laura and Mary were not upset that they did not have any meat that night after a long summer of only eating vegatables. Proverbs 15:17 was a great way to end our discussion of this.

Next week, we will learn about the California Gold Rush

Have a wonderful week-end!!!!

Prairie Primer Mom

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Posted by MySmokyMtnHomeschool

I'm going to have to look into the Prairie Primer. It sounds like y'all are having way too much fun. :-D

Blessings,
Amy Beth <><

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Posted by spunkyhomeschool

We did a year of Prairie Primer it was a lot of fun. I enjoyed those books so much. I thought about doing it again with my two girls 9 and 11 but I decided to streamline this year. So we're all doing Tapestry of Grace. I'm glad you're enjoying your studies.

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