Revisiting this post a year later and after using your book recommendations from this and your other posts in Language Arts, Science, History, Math, and Bible, I have found that out of the millions of living book lists our there, your choices are, hands down, my favorites. I would love to see more videos and blog posts on your living book picks. Thanks again, Sherry!
Hi, I just stumbled across your channel! I bought one of your books several years back, before TH-cam was a thing, lol. Great to "meet" you! I've been binge watching! I'm an older mom of many also. 15 kids, then married a man with 8, and we had 1 together to make 24. I'm homeschooling the youngest 2 right now.
As the publishers of CM-inspired curriculum for almost 30 years, we're always excited to see how others use the CM methods in their own homeschools. Thanks for sharing with us!
I’m so glad I found your channel! Helping me with my Charlotte Mason inspired homeschool!! Would love for you to do a video of what kind of schedule you suggest for kindergarden and what they should be learning in K
Your videos are such a blessing! I'm slowly transitioning to a Charlotte Mason style homeschool. You make it seem so doable. And okay for me to take what works for us and leave what doesn't. Thanks!
My mother-in-law has given me several sets of children's books for my 3 year old daughter that some might call antique classics (such as Beatrix Potter books). I honestly wasn't sure what to do with them or if I even wanted to read them to her, but I've been watching your videos for the last week or so and you are changing my mind about older literature! My daughter has a substantial library of children's books, but I don't care for reading most of them more than a few times because the content is not high quality. Some silly books are fine in my opinion, but only SOME. Thank you do much for opening your viewer's eyes to the importance of quality literature! It's not easy to come by nowadays so it's no wonder you are willing to spend a little (or a lot) more or print off entire books so for sake of enriching your children's mind - while not numbing your own during read aloud times. I'm glad I am young while finding out all of this information because I plan on having quite a few children as well. I am only 25 with one child (and another girl that is due in less than two months) so I have a lot of time learn more and to acquire higher quality content materials for homeschooling. :) God bless you and your family. ♥
Thank you, Elizabeth, for taking the time to leave such an extensive comment. I am glad I was able to introduce you to some great reading material from days gone by. I have also benefited and gained so much by using these books with my children! You are going to do well as you walk with Jesus in your mothering.
This is so amazing! I’m happy I found this channel that book that you recommended for the history of language is what we will go over starting 2021! I totally agree with you on history that’s how I am doing things with my kids
Thanks for the recommendation of King Alfred's English. Amazon had it for $.99, and I had a credit, so I bought it. It's fascinating, and I'm only on page 6. I'll have to finish watching your video later.
Thank you for this!!!! I’ve been pouring over book lists and they seem to all look the same. You definitely mentioned some titles that are new to me! Thank you!
I have gotten book from Charlotte Mason channels. It's surprising to hear about not liking illustrations. Some of the books they recommended have amazing pictures/drawings.
I have one of the Christian Liberty Press Nature Readers that I found at a library sale. Or it may have been given to us by a friend. But I love it and am waiting for my daughter to become a bit more confident in reading before sharing it with her. I need to look into get more of them because I think my daughter will absolutely love them.
Oh and I also have collected the Beatrix Potter set from library sales for about $0.10 each because you can fill a bag full of books for only $7/bag. I walked out of there with a bag of 75 books for $7. I also got 3 or 4 of the Frog and Toad books in that sale. I absolutely love the gently used library books for such a low price.
Another comment from me. LOL I just wanted to let you know, this video has grown my already mile long list of books to get even longer. I added each of the books you recommended that I don't already own or didn't already have on my wishlist. Then I went to the link on your page to look at all of the teen books you recommended. I'm just very happy that my oldest is only 5 so I have a few years to start collecting all of those books. Haha
Could you also speak about how you suggest homeschooling the kids. Is there curriculums that you buy your kids for like math and language arts or you just doing all living books... not sure if I’m making sense. Typing this comment and listening to your video... hehe
I have been so blessed by your videos! I am looking for specifically living science books that are Christian world views and available online (either archived books or ones for $$) for grades k-4. We have no access where we live to any library with English books or even reliable shipping options so I need online options. The google archives aren’t even allowing the books to open where we live. I have access to many books, Gutenberg and a couple others though. I found history ones easily but I’m a little stuck with the science.
Have you tried ChristianBook.com? I think they have a lot of stuff that is in downloadable form. Also, MasterBooks.com is a great place to try for downloadable books. Blessings on your search!
Glad you asked! There are actually many out there, but a few months back I actually compiled my own list and have it as a free download on my site, momdelights.com. Just go onto my blog and look for "Homeschool for Cheap or Free" in the search box at the top. The download (no sign up or anything) will have a link somewhere in the post.
I am in my 3rd year of homeschooling my 5 children and your videos are a blessing from God. I am loving all of them. I have a question if you can help I have 2 8th graders what math can I use for them ?
Thank you for this video (another great video). I was wondering if you might be able to shed some light on how you find living books that include specific information? You may address it further in the video, but we are about to head to the park, so I have to pause. Anyhow, I have young kids (5 and almost 2). My 5 year old I guess I might say gets "inspired" easily with questions. So let's say, you read frog and toad; well suddenly she has a million SPECIFIC questions about frogs and toads. She has stumped librarians a few times with questions when we are looking for a book (How did dinosaurs stay warm? Why do Gorillas bang on their chest? Why do some sharks have 1 dorsal fin and others 2--although she says fins on the back, she doesn't know dorsal, of course). Sometimes I resort to going online and trying to find the answers because they are just so specific that it is hard to find books that actually answer the questions. Her new questions are related to birds and nests-how do birds build nests, is it hard to build a nest, how long does it take to build a nest--this probably will not be as difficult as say the dinosaur question. Have you had any children like that? If we grab a few picture books with animal characters, and a few nonfiction about the animals, she will actually listen to the titles, reject the picture books that have stories with the animals because she was "not curious" about "where is robin" and gravitate towards the nonfiction with titles that address certain topics. Sometimes I find myself just looking for books that answer the question, regardless of the quality of the books, just because it answers a certain question. Or, she will pick an unusual animal--like red pandas (we went to the zoo, she got to pick a toy on this particular one, and it was a red panda, which sparked a whole little phase on red pandas); there are not a lot of books about red pandas. I ended up going with what I could find? Sorry for the long question. It is just one of the more difficult things I am encountering with her having so many questions, and so many very specific questions.
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Revisiting this post a year later and after using your book recommendations from this and your other posts in Language Arts, Science, History, Math, and Bible, I have found that out of the millions of living book lists our there, your choices are, hands down, my favorites. I would love to see more videos and blog posts on your living book picks. Thanks again, Sherry!
I'm trying to get back to the place I can begin videoing again--all in God's time!
Thank you for sharing how you pray for the Lord's leading in the things you purchase as you are shopping. He cares about every detail of our lives!
That's so true--isn't He wonderful?
Hi, I just stumbled across your channel! I bought one of your books several years back, before TH-cam was a thing, lol. Great to "meet" you! I've been binge watching! I'm an older mom of many also. 15 kids, then married a man with 8, and we had 1 together to make 24. I'm homeschooling the youngest 2 right now.
WOW!
As the publishers of CM-inspired curriculum for almost 30 years, we're always excited to see how others use the CM methods in their own homeschools. Thanks for sharing with us!
That is a big compliment coming from you! I have appreciated your business and ministry over the years.
I cannot believe that I missed your Channel but I’m thankful that I found it in the right time. Thank you for sharing with us!
I’m so glad I found your channel! Helping me with my Charlotte Mason inspired homeschool!! Would love for you to do a video of what kind of schedule you suggest for kindergarden and what they should be learning in K
Good suggestion, thank you :)
I think I have bought 60% of these based on your recommendations over the last few years 😂
You always have quality recommendations for books! Thank you! Please do more!
Your videos are such a blessing! I'm slowly transitioning to a Charlotte Mason style homeschool. You make it seem so doable. And okay for me to take what works for us and leave what doesn't. Thanks!
You've got it! It's really fun when you tailor it for your family's needs :)
My mother-in-law has given me several sets of children's books for my 3 year old daughter that some might call antique classics (such as Beatrix Potter books). I honestly wasn't sure what to do with them or if I even wanted to read them to her, but I've been watching your videos for the last week or so and you are changing my mind about older literature!
My daughter has a substantial library of children's books, but I don't care for reading most of them more than a few times because the content is not high quality. Some silly books are fine in my opinion, but only SOME. Thank you do much for opening your viewer's eyes to the importance of quality literature! It's not easy to come by nowadays so it's no wonder you are willing to spend a little (or a lot) more or print off entire books so for sake of enriching your children's mind - while not numbing your own during read aloud times.
I'm glad I am young while finding out all of this information because I plan on having quite a few children as well. I am only 25 with one child (and another girl that is due in less than two months) so I have a lot of time learn more and to acquire higher quality content materials for homeschooling. :) God bless you and your family. ♥
Thank you, Elizabeth, for taking the time to leave such an extensive comment. I am glad I was able to introduce you to some great reading material from days gone by. I have also benefited and gained so much by using these books with my children! You are going to do well as you walk with Jesus in your mothering.
I also have a great time in thrift stores, usually finding at least one or two items from my list running wild in my head.
This is so amazing! I’m happy I found this channel that book that you recommended for the history of language is what we will go over starting 2021! I totally agree with you on history that’s how I am doing things with my kids
Thanks for the recommendation of King Alfred's English. Amazon had it for $.99, and I had a credit, so I bought it. It's fascinating, and I'm only on page 6. I'll have to finish watching your video later.
I’m glad I found you, definitely feels like Jesus led me to you. Thanks for the information. 🥰💕
Thank you for this!!!! I’ve been pouring over book lists and they seem to all look the same. You definitely mentioned some titles that are new to me! Thank you!
So wonderful I’m so grateful for the wisdom and experience you share
You are so welcome :)
Thanks for sharing. I'm interested in King Alfred's English for sure.
I have gotten book from Charlotte Mason channels. It's surprising to hear about not liking illustrations.
Some of the books they recommended have amazing pictures/drawings.
I love illustrations, too. Actually, many of my children are illustrators themselves--some make money doing it, so I understand your misgivings.
Try the half drowned sea king and the books after for a viking adventure for the turn of Norway to be ruled under 1 king.
I have one of the Christian Liberty Press Nature Readers that I found at a library sale. Or it may have been given to us by a friend. But I love it and am waiting for my daughter to become a bit more confident in reading before sharing it with her. I need to look into get more of them because I think my daughter will absolutely love them.
Oh and I also have collected the Beatrix Potter set from library sales for about $0.10 each because you can fill a bag full of books for only $7/bag. I walked out of there with a bag of 75 books for $7. I also got 3 or 4 of the Frog and Toad books in that sale. I absolutely love the gently used library books for such a low price.
My kids sure have :)
I know, it's so fun to find these treasures for pennies!
Another comment from me. LOL I just wanted to let you know, this video has grown my already mile long list of books to get even longer. I added each of the books you recommended that I don't already own or didn't already have on my wishlist. Then I went to the link on your page to look at all of the teen books you recommended. I'm just very happy that my oldest is only 5 so I have a few years to start collecting all of those books. Haha
Hahaha--more than a few years! With kids you have to jump on things because they grow soooo fast!
Could you also speak about how you suggest homeschooling the kids. Is there curriculums that you buy your kids for like math and language arts or you just doing all living books... not sure if I’m making sense. Typing this comment and listening to your video... hehe
I like your personality! 😁
Thank you for the good info!
This is like a living video lol!!
Thank you--that's sort of true!
Also, the kind alfreds English. Could I read that to my Kindergartener?
We love Frog and Toad!
Thank you for this video. It was helpful as I start the homeschool journey. What do you use for your history spine curriculum for elementary?
I have been so blessed by your videos! I am looking for specifically living science books that are Christian world views and available online (either archived books or ones for $$) for grades k-4. We have no access where we live to any library with English books or even reliable shipping options so I need online options. The google archives aren’t even allowing the books to open where we live. I have access to many books, Gutenberg and a couple others though. I found history ones easily but I’m a little stuck with the science.
Have you tried ChristianBook.com? I think they have a lot of stuff that is in downloadable form. Also, MasterBooks.com is a great place to try for downloadable books. Blessings on your search!
@@MomDelights thank you!!
I found thebig set B Potter series for $3 one time
The tree book, it's the drawings. My girls and I love drawings!
💕💕💕💕💕
Love your videos
That's great💖 Those books are so sweet!
I think beatrix potter is ok but my 3 5 and 10 yr old enjoy the stories alot I downloaded her complete collection for free on my nook yay
How do you decide what books are good living books? Is there a list? I don't want to read every book I assign my kids.
Glad you asked! There are actually many out there, but a few months back I actually compiled my own list and have it as a free download on my site, momdelights.com. Just go onto my blog and look for "Homeschool for Cheap or Free" in the search box at the top. The download (no sign up or anything) will have a link somewhere in the post.
I am in my 3rd year of homeschooling my 5 children and your videos are a blessing from God. I am loving all of them. I have a question if you can help I have 2 8th graders what math can I use for them ?
I have more recent videos that deal specifically with math that you may enjoy. Just look on my channel.
@@MomDelights thanks I have found them.
Not the subject of the video, but I’m dying to know what the birth control issue is you spoke of! What do I not know! Your wisdom I cherish.
Sorry for taking so long--I could talk a long time about birth control (which is funny, seeing it is obvious I haven't used any, lol :P ).
Hello Sherry how do you organize all the free resources you print out and all the books you have in general?
Answering that question would take a while! I think you may get a glimpse from some of my other videos 😁
Thank you for the info. I am slowly incorporating C.M. into our homeschool. What do you guys use for math?
So much to choose from! Try visiting DIY Homeschooling for suggestions.
Oh no! Heritagehistory.com looks like it's not up anymore! Did it move? Is there another option?
Just checked--it seems to be up and doing fine.
Heritage-history.com
@@Flourgirl4 thank you!
Thank you for this video (another great video). I was wondering if you might be able to shed some light on how you find living books that include specific information? You may address it further in the video, but we are about to head to the park, so I have to pause. Anyhow, I have young kids (5 and almost 2). My 5 year old I guess I might say gets "inspired" easily with questions. So let's say, you read frog and toad; well suddenly she has a million SPECIFIC questions about frogs and toads. She has stumped librarians a few times with questions when we are looking for a book (How did dinosaurs stay warm? Why do Gorillas bang on their chest? Why do some sharks have 1 dorsal fin and others 2--although she says fins on the back, she doesn't know dorsal, of course). Sometimes I resort to going online and trying to find the answers because they are just so specific that it is hard to find books that actually answer the questions. Her new questions are related to birds and nests-how do birds build nests, is it hard to build a nest, how long does it take to build a nest--this probably will not be as difficult as say the dinosaur question.
Have you had any children like that? If we grab a few picture books with animal characters, and a few nonfiction about the animals, she will actually listen to the titles, reject the picture books that have stories with the animals because she was "not curious" about "where is robin" and gravitate towards the nonfiction with titles that address certain topics. Sometimes I find myself just looking for books that answer the question, regardless of the quality of the books, just because it answers a certain question. Or, she will pick an unusual animal--like red pandas (we went to the zoo, she got to pick a toy on this particular one, and it was a red panda, which sparked a whole little phase on red pandas); there are not a lot of books about red pandas. I ended up going with what I could find?
Sorry for the long question. It is just one of the more difficult things I am encountering with her having so many questions, and so many very specific questions.
Don't worry about the rules for living books--just go with whatever works for your remarkable daughter and have loads of fun!
Americanliterature.com has fairytales for free classics
Not Christian Liberty Nature Readers! The bane of my childhood!
First to watch?? First to comment?? LOL
Yep :)