ASSIGNED READING & FAMILY READ ALOUDS || 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR

[@LearningPlantingGrowing]

Have you read Diary of Ann Frank? No judgement just one momma to another, when I read it as a kid there was confusing sexual content of her experimentation in the story fyi. Unless they have changed it. Some parents are going for the Who was version due to this.

[@RootedinRest]

Yes I have, and it’s why I said my boys aren’t old enough for it. I have a Tuesday tip video on how I read ahead and omit what’s necessary for my prolific reader. No judgement felt, thanks for looking out for me. I always either read ahead or research.

[@LearningPlantingGrowing]

@@RootedinRest Yeah I just free range read whatever and devoured books as a kid, I found that one to be a bit too much and disturbing. That's good you read ahead!! We haven't hit that age yet of outpacing me, my kids are still reading things I have read before in the younger elementary genre but we will be there soon!

[@RootedinRest]

@@LearningPlantingGrowing I'm just linking that video here and then pinning this comment to the top if you don't mind, I've been getting tons of messages with these same question so this makes it easier! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJeUqXVnqs6CbKc

[@MO-ny4pk]

Yes, yikes to Anne Frank. We will not be reading this book in our homeschool... ever. Even though my oldest is nearly 14, she's "growing up slow" which is JUST fine with me :). It's not worth it, putting these defiling ideas in our kiddos minds. It's sneaky because the book is "so good". Just looking out for all of our precious little ones. Thanks for the video, Abby.

[@MO-ny4pk]

I'm curious to know if this book is recommended by Honey for a Teen's Heart. (I don't have that book yet.) Does anyone know?

[@SimpleWifeSimpleLife]

*Number the Stars was a favorite of mine as a child. I think we read it at around 6th grade and it still is one I think of when I think back to those years!*

[@robinhill8787]

Thank you for sharing.

[@gloriakenia2032]

awsome list!

[@holdenerfamily7921]

Absolutely ❤️❤️❤️ these videos. Thank you.

[@lanaasha]

GREAT reading choices mama!!

[@krystlehammond1447]

Hey jack books were such a huge help in getting both of slow start boys going!! I would LOVE to get the World Wars book!!

[@rebeccaernst6634]

Love seeing what people will be reading!!

[@lashellelashelle6102]

I LOVE your book choices!!

[@starbad3685]

Love the diversity !!! Great job mom.

[@Michelle-xk9gl]

The Good and the Beautiful has a recommended book list and a list of books they don't recommend. I have found the lists to be very helpful.

[@Townsendhouse1]

My oldest read The Golden Goblet a couple of years ago for world history. She loved it! Great choice 😊. We also love that Usborne World Wars book. Right now we are reading The War That Saved My Life and we are enjoying that quite a bit - about a girl and her brother that leave London during WWII.

[@bytesofmemory]

Number the Stars was a great gentle book for WWII topics. We used and loved the usborne World Wars book! You have so many great books picked out for this year. We did the Golden Goblet as a read aloud when we studied that time period and we both really enjoyed it! I love all things book so I loved this video! Do you ever try and read deeper on a topic you guys are studying as a family? Now that we are in the middle school years I realized I needed a deeper knowledge on certain topics so I am trying to find things for myself this year as well!

[@RootedinRest]

Yes! I do, but it’s kind of a new habit. I recently read The Tattooist of Auschwitz and it was so good for me to read deeper before we start.

[@bytesofmemory]

@@RootedinRest I would it if you shared books as you learn along side of your kids! I am always on the lookout for books that go w/ what we are learning! I read The Tattooist as well! Very tough book!

[@kanikabhoocher7747]

Hi Abbie, love watching ur videos. Can u plz mention the ages of ur kids whn this video was made so tht its a reference for us to know what reader’s mentioned here are for wht age grou?

[@kiras7874]

You have a great selection of books! That is orne book ‘Around the world in 80 days’ looks so good and fun. Some other books you might interested in for the holocaust is ‘The Hiding Place’ which is the story of Corrie Ten Boom and her family, it is so good and ‘Night’ by Elie Wiesel, but if I remember correctly that would probably only be good for the older kids. Thank you for sharing your books.😊

[@faith20ten]

We read the Golden Goblet as a read aloud and it was fantastic!!

[@khassan2964]

Could you please list all the books very interesting books

[@GreenOnionVintage]

Just commenting to say that I enjoy your videos so much. I am finishing up plans for the upcoming year for my kindergartener and preschooler and have gotten some great ideas from your video! We are trying Before 5 in a Row this year so I look forward to hearing about how you supplement 5 in a Row. I posted a video a couple of weeks ago discussing my kindergarten plans but I'll have to make another since I've added so many ideas that you've suggested! Thanks for your videos and all of the information!

[@JoyfulNoiseLearning]

We will be doing Civil War and Civil Rights Movement this year as well! Can’t wait to see your books! 😁💜

[@BrightFoundations]

Another great book similar to The Golden Goblet is Boy Of The Pyramids from TGTB's library.

[@RootedinRest]

Thanks! Love TGTB library!

[@AW-lp4vm]

Another great video! Thanks for sharing! I was actually praying about switching things up & using reading eggs & the morning this video aired it was like providence of God & I took it as signs & confirmation! So I just used your link to sign up! & just FYI the dashboard is saying I only get a 14 day free trial from your link. Have a great day!

[@texasmomma9685]

Thank you for this video! It gave me some great inspiration!

[@estherj.walker8658]

I love that I found your channel!! I suggest when you teach the civil rights consider discussing the birth of certain music genres and how music helped bring people together and through this difficult time! It is not so far in the past...so I love to point out the people who used their gift to bring people together ❤

[@erinmangold4263]

Appreciate these “kick start” videos for the upcoming school year. It’s good to begin focusing on homeschool again in spite of this crazy year.

[@leahrumsey3021]

My library put 5 Little Peppers on the freebie cart! Their loss is now my gain 😁 Also showed some TGTB books that I have completely looked over and now in the cart. Thanks!!!!

[@ysk1729]

LOVE your picks! A handful of these titles are scheduled in future years for my kids (I mainly use AGF) and I’m definitely going to keep an eye out for some of the others you mentioned to add to our home library. We are finishing up charlottes web right now and have five little peppers scheduled as one of the read alouds for our upcoming year. We’re starting back up in July 😊

[@OneMamaToAnother]

Oh some great books! We read a few of those last year and I really liked His Indian Brother. Jules Verne is a favourite author of mine! I've never read Number the Stars either.

[@agamble1126]

The Watson's go to Birmingham was my favorite read aloud when I taught school. It is so great.

[@RootedinRest]

It is!!!!

[@hillaryenloe]

Rooted in Rest The Disney remake of the movie is excellent - (I think Disney 🤔) - it was new around 2014 ish. We read the book aloud then compared and contrasted the film with the book. This was with 4-8th graders!

[@MikeKendrickmusic]

❤️ ❤️ One of our family favorite read aloud is Number the Stars! You have some great reads for the year ahead! Enjoy.

[@jennyb.6847]

When do you do your read-alouds and how do you fit so many into your school year schedule?

[@Keemanchic]

I am answering you before I have even watched the video ha, but I just wanted to share what has REALLY helped me get in more read-aloud time - I read to my kids while they're cleaning up after breakfast. It's what "starts" our homeschool as well. While they're cleaning off the table and washing dishes (breakfast usually isn't a huge affair to clean up after like supper is), I read to them. If my little kids happen to be in the room great, but if not that's fine too. Right now I'm currently reading an abridged version of The Secret Garden along with a book of mother goose stories, nursery rhymes, fairy tales, etc that we have in our library. They really love listening to a book while cleaning up. And they retain what they have heard too.

[@23k_mars]

Do you read the books back to back or do you have a loop schedule? I guess I mean in the morning basket or family read alouds.

[@23k_mars]

I also want to say I thoroughly enjoy your videos and Instagram page! You have been an incredible help with transitioning to SCM. Thank you for all you share with us! It’s so helpful and encouraging 💕

[@RootedinRest]

It all depends!! Some are in our morning basket, some we read after lunch and chores, some are assigned during quiet time, some I just read at random haha. No system per se.

[@mariacovarrubias6150]

Hello. Question, please help me understand this a little better. I have been wanting to try a literature program, but to be honest I can’t seem to wrap my head around the amount of books you have to go through. How do you get all the reading done. Do you actually go through all the books completely? Could you do a video addressing this topic?

[@sarahalexander3337]

my question too!

[@RootedinRest]

Hey! Ok you’ll have to explain because I don’t think I’m understanding lol! What literature program? You mean assigned reading? These are just selections I’ve made, not necessarily a program. Also, these are for my four kids, so it looks like a lot more than it is!!

[@brittanym58]

We are doing 3 of the YWAM bios for the year, with Tauna Meyer's free missionary study sheets. Most of our reading will go along with MOH 1. :)

[@aquiverfull5541]

How long do you have your kids read daily? Thanks!!

[@annaleighadams]

The Railway Children and Five Little Peppers are family favorites. We love going back and re-reading. Also Winnie the Pooh and House at Pooh Corner!!!

[@ESMEJENNINGS]

Hi! Thanks for this video! I know you use All About Reading. We use Logic of English which is similar. When in your All About Reading path do you start using Reading Eggs?

[@amandaweissinger8821]

Thanks for the suggestions! Is your youngest able to independently read chapter books after completing AAR level 1? We are starting first our first grade year, and I’m wondering if I need to/could push my daughters a little more in the independent reading department.

[@LearningPlantingGrowing]

We are looking forward to Charlotte's Web too!! I have downloaded the Hearth Magic PDF guide to do with it. The farmers soup, barn math and wool felted spiders are at the top of my list of excited to do with it. Yesterday we started Pippi Longstocking and we made swedish pancakes, mapped her tal tales on a world map and did some copywork form the story and it was so lovely!

[@wanderingravens-arlene4108]

Love this! We will be doing something similar this summer.

[@happysibsonline934]

I think I’ll check The Bravest Kid. I have a reluctant reader here.

[@Jacq28]

This is coming at the perfect time! I'm only on my second year homeschooling and last year was rough so I wasnt able to do anything other than fundamentals and now I find myself drowning in ALL the things lol. How do you like the Hey Jack series?

[@RootedinRest]

The series has been super helpful for my boys! It’s a great beginning chapter book series that builds confidence.

[@Jacq28]

@@RootedinRest thanks for your reply, I'm thinking of getting them for my son...finding books for boys is so hard!

[@VoodooCrab]

Please tell me where you bought the Usborne copy of Around the World in 80 days? That is nice! I have never heard of Lafcadio. Those illustrations are so cute.

[@RootedinRest]

I linked my Usborne site in the description 😊

[@happysibsonline934]

Great picks for the books. I think you look pretty good. You wouldn’t know how I look like today. 🙂

[@SodbusterLiving]

I think it would be easier to say watch my video next week of what we will read and what I'm assigning. Lol! #booknerdproblems

[@christineharden5222]

Do you have your kids narrate everybook?

[@RootedinRest]

Not constantly. When I do read alouds, yes. When they're reading on their own I just check in here and there.

[@wendyprejean5566]

Does Usborne still sell the illustrated original series?

[@RootedinRest]

Yes

[@daniellenowalk554]

This looks amazing ! Want to come do this for my crew too ?

[@karbear26]

We’re reading Anne of green gables now I may continue that series. Someone named Eva was a good holocaust book too talked about how the Nazis took girls that fit the Aryan ideal and trained them to be nazi youth if even they didn’t want to. Different view to look at.

[@RootedinRest]

That’s a great suggestion, thanks! There’s also a great Instagram account called Eva Stories that I may allow my older two to watch.

[@ThisHomeschoolingAdventure]

I so wanna check out "Honey for a Teen's Heart."

[@stephaniebelle6741]

Too much talking...