Reading is the backbone of learning. When educating at home or tutoring, good literature can be the backbone of your curriculum (or course of study). The task becomes creating a great reading list. Here are our six tips for creating a reading list: Tips for Creating a Reading List 1. Include the Youngest Start early. […]
Poems Every Child Should Know ~ Free eBook
Poems Every Child Should Know is a free book of poetry that children will be excited to encounter of their own free will.
Things to Do: September 2020
We have updated our September learning calendar for 2020. This time of year everything is fresh and new — from the points on our pencils to the smell of new crayons. So we have gathered all kinds of resources to brighten your new school year, including: 19 free eBooks. 8 of our free unit studies […]
The Butterfly Book ~ Free eBook
The Butterfly Book covers the anatomy and classification of North American butterflies. It is a free eBook in the public domain. Exceptionally illustrated (including 48 color plates), The Butterfly Book is a perfect guide for an older student studying insects. The book begins by covering butterfly eggs, caterpillars, pupae, and butterfly anatomy. Then follows a […]
10 Free Read Alouds ~ PreK–2
Reading aloud develops skills and creates a storehouse of knowledge — among other things. So the question remains: What to read aloud? Where do you start? Creating a personalized reading list can be challenging but also fun! They key is to start with someone else’s list and then add and subtract books that appeal to […]
Tropical Fish Handbook ~ Free eBook
Everyone needs a hobby. Maintaining an aquarium is not only educational but also restful! If you can’t get outside, you can bring nature right into your own living room. The Tropical Fish Handbook, a free eBook in the public domain, will get you started! A book of practical information for the beginner, containing illustrations and […]
Summer Fun Activity: 507 Mechanical Movements
Interactive site based on book by Henry T. Brown — summer learning fun! This interesting site has provided illustrations of all of the 507 movements, many of them have been animated — a process that is apparently ongoing. There are also notes that help explain the mechanisms.
Things to Do: July 2020
We have updated our July learning calendar for 2020. July is always a month spent enjoying the summer sun. As such, this month’s “things to do” focuses on traveling, exploring, crafting, reading, and more, including: 10 free eBooks. 8 of our free unit studies including the Apollo 11 moon landing, the Oregon Trail, E. B. […]
10 Favorites from the Library {2019–2020}
Top 10 favorite books from The Library archives:
1. Alpha-Phonics Workbook {Free}
2. The Original Boxcar Children {Free eBook}
3. Self-Teaching Handwriting Course {Free}….
The Sea and Its Living Wonders ~ Free eBook
One interesting way to study geography is by habitats. Dr. George Hartwig wrote about several geographical worlds including the subterranean world, the tropical world, and the polar world. He also covered The Sea and Its Living Wonders — a free eBook that explores the world of water. For years my daily walks have been upon […]
How the Flag Became Old Glory ~ Free eBook
Just in time for Flag Day, a free eBook called How the Flag Became Old Glory by Emma Look Scott. Written in 1912, this illustrated title really covers the history of the flag through poems and prose, beginning with a look at Captain William Driver. The story of Capt. Driver is an interesting one: …Captain […]
Outlines of Lessons in Botany ~ Free eBook
Outlines of Lessons in Botany by Jane H. Newell is a true gem! The subtitle is telling: For the Use of Teachers or Mothers Studying with Their Children. This free eBook states as its goal, fostering the power of observation, letting Nature truly be the teacher: The former method of teaching Botany was confined almost […]
