Schooling the Littles with Classic Books & Wonderful Activities
We like Signing Time Collection
Bells will be joining us for everything that she wants to sit in for. Which so far is everything. I have also made up some busy boxes with daily themes for her to explore on her own (I’ll share those soon).
A few of the Unit Studies I have planned are Jellyfish which you can see part 1 and part 2 here.
Plants/Planting, Weather, The Little House Series, Anatomy, Animals, and the Frog Life Cycle.
For some, it might seem like we have a lot going on, for others, it might seem to be a laid back approach. For us, it works. Great books and wonderful educational activities are always around us. I’m a true believer that when I mix Montessori, Charlotte Mason, Reggio Emilia, Unit studies, and Delight directed/Free Range Learning into our life, we don’t have to adhere to a strict schedule. Instead, we have a lifestyle of learning all of the time.
Tammy says
January 24, 2015 at 9:08 pmI have been interested in possibly buying All About Reading and All About Spelling for quite a while now. I have just recently met a friend who is totally Montessori. I really like the Montessori Math and that was all I was interested in, but my friend has me peeking into the other subjects. Like you, I know I could not use just Montessori for all subjects. I happened to notice you say you love the All About Reading program. I was wondering if you like it better than the Montessori reading/writing/spelling? Please be honest. I don’t want to waste my time. Thank you.
Tammy says
January 24, 2015 at 9:10 pmWhat are the differences between the two approaches and how they introduce things in which order?
Kimberly says
January 24, 2015 at 11:15 pmI love All About Reading it’s really a great program especially if you want an open up and teach curriculum. I just reviewed The Royal Road to Reading and that goes by the Montessori Approach- We really Loved that too. As a teacher/parent you have more to do to be prepared but there is great information and the children really can get a lot out of that curriculum as a whole 🙂 I think you would be happy with either one honestly. Do what you think fits your style and your child’s. Here are the links for more information: http://bit.ly/1w13n69 and http://bit.ly/1tySreT
Jae (Pinay Homeschooler) says
September 27, 2014 at 8:36 pmI looove these books! We read some of it for Before Five in a Row. I heard some of it are out of publication. Will try to look for it in book depository or in the local library. Thanks for this wonderful list!
Katie @ Cup of Tea says
September 26, 2014 at 7:03 pmYou mentioned so many of my own favorite books! Love the Golden Books as well, and really got excited when you mentioned the Boxcar Children. I already enjoy reading my childhood favs to my 1 year old!
Katie @ Cup of Tea
Michelle says
September 26, 2014 at 12:25 pmI love the classics as well. Growing up, my favorite was “The Pokey Little Puppy” from the Little Golden Book Collection.
Valley Family Fun says
September 25, 2014 at 11:10 pmWhat a great collection of books. Love Curious George!
Rose says
September 25, 2014 at 12:47 amWonderful collection you have so far…some others I have liked and used: Simm Taback’s Joseph had a little overcoat , Demi’s The Empty Pot, and Pat Hutchins’ The Doorbell Rang. Thank you for your posts and links. I always enjoy them. Happy Creative learning.