tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post16256714380189436..comments2024-03-28T23:41:06.686-04:00Comments on Thinking About Home: The History Books of Genevieve FosterCheryl http://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-83891889225043896592013-03-23T10:05:47.444-04:002013-03-23T10:05:47.444-04:00Allyson, when I have read these aloud to an older ...Allyson, when I have read these aloud to an older child, my youngers have listened in and are usually interested the most at the beginning of the book. This is where the author tells about the main character's childhood, and also the childhoods of many of the other character whom we'll see throughout the book. <br /><br />However, there is a <i>lot</i> of detail in these books and therefore the most is gleaned by an older child of maybe 10-11...although we have read these books in high school too! They are such well-told stories that they are interesting to adults!<br /><br />That said, as we are reading <i>George Washington's World</i>, Bekah is remembering a few things that she heard several years ago as I read it with Kati, although much of the information is "new" to her. Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-35339383938282038602013-03-23T07:28:24.439-04:002013-03-23T07:28:24.439-04:00These books sound wonderful. I'll definitely b...These books sound wonderful. I'll definitely be looking into them for the future. What ages do you think they are written for (as read alouds)?Tim, Allyson, and kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02783456001791140306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-89347066828332738942013-03-22T16:24:10.975-04:002013-03-22T16:24:10.975-04:00Oh you can come and read it to me. I'm just a...Oh you can come and read it to me. I'm just a big kid. I really want to know more about these books. Thank you so much for discussing them.Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-69744376019932421612013-03-22T14:36:37.320-04:002013-03-22T14:36:37.320-04:00We did a lot of our schooling this way--sort of ho...We did a lot of our schooling this way--sort of horizontally. I think you will definitely find some children who will enjoy having this read to them! I have no doubt.podsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880888514207597761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-54454216551268777792013-03-22T11:36:59.600-04:002013-03-22T11:36:59.600-04:00George Washington is my favorite President of them...George Washington is my favorite President of them all, not kidding. I would want to read this book myself! xoBarbara F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05650730931602700042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-64139989184107340132013-03-22T10:46:42.954-04:002013-03-22T10:46:42.954-04:00Indeed a very interesting way to learn history, I ...Indeed a very interesting way to learn history, I imagine incorporating other characters in her books only caused one to search for even more history. I bet each time you read it anew you found even more treasures, and I can see why you would not want it to end. Thanks for sharing, and once again I have so much respect and admiration for moms who invest in their children through homeschooling. I know you are seeing the many dividends already.<br />Enjoy your day.<br />Blessings,<br />SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14843762646877115013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-33454684796659746392013-03-22T09:51:39.952-04:002013-03-22T09:51:39.952-04:00I've enjoyed the 2 I've read to my gang.I've enjoyed the 2 I've read to my gang. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-67300599108456241962013-03-22T06:51:56.081-04:002013-03-22T06:51:56.081-04:00We discovered these books a few years ago. I'... We discovered these books a few years ago. I'd seen them for years but never looked at them. We love them.<br /><br />They are a wonderful way to learn history - in a natural, flowing way. World events are tied together - you get the understanding of what is happening in HISTORY. I am going to use them again and again, and make sure that my children have them for their own libraries.<br /><br />You articulated very well, what I feel about these books.<br /><br />Kindreds again!<br /><br />DeannaDeanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.com