Reading together

We've been reading like crazy these past two weeks for school. Reading out loud is something we've done together since the girls were small (and Toben and I used to read books alouddriving back and forth to Spokane in college). 

We finished these three books this week:

(By the way, I put a "Homeschooling Books" page on my Amazon shop, if you want to learn more about the books we're reading or order one for yourself.)

I thought I'd let Audrey and Emma tell you about the books themselves. I've copied their journaling assignments for today. They journal each day and this is the only entry I've been allowed to read so far! 

From Audrey:

These last two weeks we read three books: Om-Kas-Toe, Pedro's Journal, and Walk the World's Rim. 

I liked them all, but Om-Kas-Toe was my favorite because it is full of action. My favorite part is when Om captures a black elkdog and names it Big Black. My other favorite part is when Wise Bird finds the lost baby.

There is a lot more fun--you will have to read it to find out!

From Emma:

We finished three books: Om-Kas-Toe, Pedro's Journal, and Walk the World's Rim. My favoret is Om-Kas-Toe. I like it because it has horses in it.

Just for the record, I liked Pedro's Journal and Om-Kas-Toe the best. 

Comments

[Kimberly S.]

Reading out loud is definitely one of the sweetest times of homeschooling. We did not have any history reading for today and my 7 year old son was sad. I look forward to reading to the little two when they actually sit and listen instead of moving and listening! Reading to them is a bit of a contact sport right now.

[katie]

i haven't been to your blog in forever...just catching up (and loving every minute of it). at what age did you start reading aloud to your girls the books that have no pictures?? my oldest is only 3 but i am dying to start Chronicles of Narnia or Little House or something...just don't think she'd listen so well with no pictures...what do you think?

also, the previous post about audrey made me tear up...loved it. it blows my mind to think my girls will be 11 someday (or 6 or 14 or 30!!).

[Laura of Harvest Lane]

Hi,
It sounds like you're reading through the Sonlight program 3. I love Sonlight.
Laura

[Tammy]

We loved, loved,loved these books. I ended up buying most of the Kenneth Thomasma books for my girl. Her favorite- of all time- is Naya Nuki. She is in 7th grade now, so I don't read to her as much as I did in her younger years, but I treasure each moment we spend cuddle up reading together!

[missi smith]

How nice to read to your children. I read a lot to my son, mostly non-fiction.

On a side note, I had recommended the book, The Help, to you. It's been enjoyable but unfortunately the author felt the need to include JC and GD as her favorite cuss words. Maybe she thinks they're southern curse words used during that time frame. Regardless, I probably should have stopped reading at the first mention. I always hope it will be a one time thing.

Have a great day and happy reading-Missi