Thank you for the suggestion! I actually loved this book as a little girl and had completely forgotten about it, so I’m so glad you mentioned it. It would be a perfect addition to this list.

That’s a great question. I included “A Day at the Seashore” because it is such a sweet summer book for early readers, especially if you want something simple and seasonal. It is very simple and straightforward, with short sentences and a focus on basic reading practice, so it doesn’t offer as much rich language, depth, or ideas for a child to picture, wonder about, or discuss as aCharlotte Mason type living book would.

Yes, you can certainly still use the McGuffey Readers alongside a language arts program. I just wouldn’t try to make them another full curriculum on top of what you’re already doing. You can simply have your child read a short lesson aloud, talk about it together, and maybe give a brief oral narration. The stories really are lovely and worthwhile, even if they are not your main language arts program.

Thank you so much! I am so glad to hear that and if there is anything specifically you are interested in, please let me know.

Hi Heather,
Thanks for your comment! I just sent the Evergreen and Christmas studies to your email. I’m always happy to help—just let me know if you have any trouble with the files or need anything else for your homeschool.

I signed up to receive both the Free Christmas Curriculum and the Evergreen Nature Study. Is it possible to send it as a pdf to my email?