Wildflower Ramblings

Ancient History Living Books: Rich Chapter Books for the Classical Child

Amy Smith — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:44:00 +0000

Ancient history can seem so far removed from our kids’ lives today, but it’s amazing how much learning about the past can actually help shape their future. When we dive into stories from ancient civilizations—whether it’s ancient Egypt, Greece, or Rome—we’re giving our children a rich tapestry of culture, conflict, and character that helps them...

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Living Books List: Early American History & Spine Books

Amy Smith — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:29:00 +0000

My ultimate goal in creating this history living books list is to see what books I will want my own children relish and reflect upon as they grow through their elementary years. And I realized some sections of history that our own personal library is lacking in, as well as other time periods where it...

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What are the different Educational Philosophies for homeschool? {free printable!}

Amy Smith — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 13:15:00 +0000

I’ve come to appreciate that homeschooling isn’t about finding the perfect Educational method—it’s about discovering what nurtures your own individual child’s growth and love of learning. From the gentle rhythms of Charlotte Mason to the imaginative, whole-child approach of Waldorf, educational philosophies offer helpful guides, not rigid rules! Please remember that! I know there are “purists” out there and there...

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Our Middle Ages Unit: Books for Medieval Times

Amy Smith — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 02:25:00 +0000

We studied the Middle Ages in history over this past year. We had many books to study for Medieval Times — I chose stacks for each of my children based on their high quality stories and educational value as living books. My son had two categories: “history” and a “historical fiction”. My daughter had a...

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Best Christmas Picture Books for Children

Amy Smith — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:40:09 +0000

Let’s delve into the wonderful world of reading aloud with children! Children love to be read to! Here are our favorite Christmas books for the season! Let’s talk about reading aloud with our little ones. It’s like opening a door to a treasure trove of imagination, don’t you think? When you read with children, you’re...

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What is narration? According to Charlotte Mason

Amy Smith — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:13:00 +0000

How do we want our children to enter their literary and educational experience? Which of these two scenarios best supports the child’s autonomy in their own learning? He is deprived of the opportunity to think about what was read and to formulate his own thoughts and create a personal response. 2. I’ll read aloud to...

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Thanksgiving Together: A Four Lesson Charlotte Mason Family Study

Amy Smith — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 13:14:00 +0000

Thanksgiving Together Family Study: A Charlotte Mason-Inspired Journey for the Whole Family Simplicity. Thankfulness. Joy. Thanksgiving Together is a beautiful, Charlotte Mason-inspired curriculum that brings the historical Thanksgiving story to life in a way that engages the whole family. Designed as a four-lesson series leading up to Thanksgiving, this study offers an opportunity to connect,...

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Best Thanksgiving Picture Books for Children

Amy Smith — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:09:55 +0000

Reading Thanksgiving books during the holiday season is a wonderful way to immerse ourselves and our children in the true meaning of Thanksgiving—beyond the turkey and stuffing :) These books have been with me for most of my own childhood! My mom gifted me her books after she sold my childhood home. They all bring...

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Devotion & Catechism books for Reformed Protestant Families {free printable: Five Solas & TULIP}

Amy Smith — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 00:17:16 +0000

From the time your child steps outside, our Christian faith is being challenged. It is important to equip our children with the knowledge of where our beliefs came from! Conducting family devotions daily, memorizing Scripture and our beliefs, and attending church will help us to raise our children up in the Lord and in the...

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Books for Classical Conversations Cycle 1

Amy Smith — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 16:24:00 +0000

If you’re already journeying through Classical Conversations Cycle 1, you know how rich and exciting this cycle can be, covering everything from ancient history to biology and geography. As a fellow CC mom, I’ve found that while the memory work lays a solid foundation, adding great supplementary books can make the material truly come alive...

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