Use the "Categories" on the right hand side of the blog to sort between:
- The different genres of literature covered in Read for the Heart- Picture Books, Golden Age Classics, Children's Fiction, Fairy Tales and Fantasy, History and Biography, Spiritual Reading for Children, Poetry, and last- Music, Art, and Nature.
- Book Reviews (separated by who wrote the review- Mom/Katherine, Daughter age 9/Anya, or Daughter Age 11/Hope)
- Narrations- which are more like chapter reviews and sometimes include their own illustrations
- Historical Association- if there is any historical assocation it will be divided by those loosely established by Susan Wise Bauer in The Well-Trained Mind- Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, or Modern.
So, if you are studying Medieval history this year- you might first click on the category "Medieval". You will then see a list of posts regarding books reviewed or narrated which are associated with the medieval time period. You can also look at the tags to see who reviewed the book- mom or daughters.
If you would like to find a Golden Age Classic for your child to read- but want to decide which one- click on "Golden Age Classic" and read some reviews or narration to find one of particular interest.
This blog is intended to fulfill several purposes.
- First, it gives purpose to our reading and writing- to share it with YOU!
- Second, it provides book reviews from a real-live family's points of view, which will hopefully help YOUR family to make reading choices that bless you and don't waste your time. (Not because the books aren't good books- just because all books will not be of interest to all kids.)
- Third, to be a resource for finding children's literature to correspond with specific segments of history- used largely with the classical approach to education.
We pray this blog is a blessing to your homeschool, your family's discipleship, and most of all... your hearts!
~Katherine
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