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The Best Living Books for Early American History

July 10, 2024 by Lettie 1 Comment

the best living books for early american history

American history has always been my favorite subject and I have a great list of the best living books to share with you today! This list includes books that are best for elementary and middle school students. Even the titles with middle grade reading levels make great read alouds for your elementary students! Early American…

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Filed Under: Elementary, Homeschool Reading Lists, Middle School Tagged With: Elementary students, Living Books, Middle School students

The Best Medieval History Books for Middle School

July 7, 2024 by Lettie Leave a Comment

medieval living history books for middle school

There is no shortage of great living books for your middle schooler when it comes to medieval history! It is widely believed that the medieval period (also known as the Dark Ages) was a time of intellectual, spiritual, and social darkness. As you’ll quickly see, however, the books in this list will open up another…

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Filed Under: Homeschool Reading Lists, Middle School Tagged With: Homeschool, Living Books, Medieval History, Middle School students, Reading List

The Best Audiobooks for your Homeschool

July 6, 2024 by Lettie Leave a Comment

harry potter and the sorcerer's stone

People always seem to assume that listening to an audiobook doesn’t “count” as reading. I suppose there is some truth to this. You aren’t actually reading any words. But I am of the opinion that they most definitely count! And they are sometimes a far better option than reading the hard copy! There are many…

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Filed Under: Audiobooks, Elementary, Kindergarten, Middle School Tagged With: Audiobooks, Elementary students, Living Books, Middle School students, Reading List

Mother Culture Reading List to Refresh Mind and Heart

June 26, 2024 by Lettie Leave a Comment

The book Beyond Mere Motherhood Moms are People Too by Cindy Rollins is placed on an old chair. Mother Culture Summer Reading List

Mother Culture is about the cultivation of a mother’s mind and spirit through the habit of reading. Every summer I try to have at least 4 or 5 books that I’m working through. I love summer reading in the early morning daylight and also outside on the porch swing with an iced drink while the…

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Filed Under: Fiction, Mother Culture, Nonfiction Tagged With: Home Library

The Best Living Books for the Elementary Years

June 25, 2024 by Lettie 2 Comments

the best living books for the elementary years

Need ideas for living books for your elementary students? There are so many good choices! Here are our favorites that I believe should be staples for everyone’s home library. What is a Living Book? What is a living book and why do they matter? A living book simply means a book written in a narrative…

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Filed Under: Audiobooks, Elementary, Homeschool Reading Lists Tagged With: Elementary students, Home Library, Living Books

Top 5 Best Books on Biblical Womanhood to Encourage Spiritual Growth

June 19, 2024 by Lettie Leave a Comment

The Best Books about Biblical womanhood

Looking to grow in your understanding of what Scripture teaches about God’s design for women? These are my top 5 best books on biblical womanhood. These books have shaped and helped me grow in my understanding of the Word and broadened my vision for what my role is as a woman in God’s kingdom. Read…

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Filed Under: Mother Culture, Nonfiction Tagged With: Biblical womanhood, Reading List

The Best Living Books for Kindergarten

June 19, 2024 by Lettie Leave a Comment

There are so many wonderful choices for living books in kindergarten! This list could go on and on. But here are our tried and true favorites that I know you and your child will love too. What is a living book? What is a living book and why do they matter? A living book simply…

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Filed Under: Audiobooks, Homeschool Reading Lists, Kindergarten Tagged With: Charlotte Mason, Homeschool, Kindergarten Reading List, Living Books

How to Read More as a Busy Mom

June 8, 2024 by Lettie 1 Comment

Read more as a busy mom tips

How do you find time to read as a busy mom? Learn tips and tricks for how to read more efficiently and find small pockets of time amidst your already full schedule. Why should a busy mom read more? Whether you are the parent of one child or ten, finding time for personal reading can…

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Filed Under: Audiobooks, Fiction, Homeschool Reading Lists, Mother Culture, Nonfiction

Top 5 Best Books for the New Homeschooling Mom

June 2, 2024 by Lettie Leave a Comment

5 books to read for the new homeschool mom

Looking to craft your homeschool vision as you begin this new educational journey? Here are the top 5 best books for new homeschooling moms who need encouragement and inspiration. Take the time to read and fill your cup If you’re new to the homeschool scene, the whole process can seem overwhelming. I get it! Trying…

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The Bookwise Mom is a place for moms to find the best books for their homeschool and be inspired as she cultivates her heart and mind through her own reading life. I hope you’ll find encouragement here as you dig deeper into the world of books and pursue your own education through great reading alongside your children.

My husband, Michael, and I are 2nd-generation homeschoolers and have 6 children (all boys!) ranging from 7th grade down to toddlers.

Looking back at my own experience as a homeschooler, I found that it wasn’t through expensive curriculum that I learned the most. My real education came from reading really great books. And I’ve found this to be true for my kids as well!

I know how tempting all of the beautiful curriculum is. Don’t get me wrong, I still love using formal lesson plans for our homeschool! But what I always come back to is that a really solid education comes when your child truly cares about what he is learning. And most of the time, this happens when they are given a feast of wonderful living books and great classic literature.

It also happens when we, as moms, are actively invested in our own reading lives! Nothing, in my opinion, is more contagious than sharing a love of books and reading alongside our children.

I hope that your visit here will encourage and motivate you as you seek out new reading for yourself as well as for your children!

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