Cana
Books are the core of not only my children's education, but my own continued education. I'm currently reading
The Jungle by Upton Sinclair and
How to Rule the World From Your Couch by Laura Day. Brent is reading
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl and
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by JK Rowling. Callie is reading
The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare and numerous other books.
Cana
I love to read and I want to pass on that love to my kids. Reading is so important to us that our daughter (7th grade) reads 2 hours a day and our son (3rd grade) reads 1 hour. These are the minimums for our school. Reading time is split between a personal choice book at their reading level and a classic at their reading level.
I was walking past the Pit and caught a glimpse of Brent in there reading. Too funny. He loves doing his school work in there too. He has a desk in his room and a huge table in the dining room, but he likes to squeeze into the pit and work in there.
Cana
I can't express how beneficial this book has been and we aren't done yet! Brent is loving the action, but Callie sees so much more. We've had long discussions about society and human interaction that I would have thought were beyond her 13 years. Even Brent chimes in, though the depth isn't what his sister has. Both kids have drawn correlations with life at unexpected times, like at the dinner table. It is a commitment, but the kids are excited when they know we are reading the bunny book.
Cana
Yesterday marked the end of our reading
The Princess Bride. When we first began we didn't realize we were reading "The Good Parts Version". That is up to debate. The editor (for lack of a better word) removed chunks of the original authors writing that he felt
unnecessary to the story. In one case actually removing an entire chapter. Callie was especially indignant about the editing, feeling that each reader should be able to decide for themselves what is necessary. She plans on reading the unedited version on her own. The most frustrating part, the ending was removed. Kind of a let down when you come to the end of reading a book.
We are starting The Wind in the Willows today. The book is a little young, so we should go through it quickly. Both JT & I remember the story from our childhood and wanted the kids to know it as well.
Carabella
We are now reading "Lord of the Flies". So far so good. But if you are concerned of what becomes of little boys lost on island alone without supervision, they become little savages!
We were reading "Swiss Family Robinson", but we haven't read it a long time.
Cana
Today we started reading "Lord of the Flies" together. I think the 1st chapter is the longest ever. The kids were intrigued by the characters and look forward to chapter 2 tomorrow. They were immediately fond of Piggy.
Carabella
I absolutely love manga.I just finished fruits baskets and it was great!! I'm reading One piece now and it is about a pirate named luffy which is actually pretty good! I got it from my aunt Heather because she got it for my cousin Noah and he doesn't want to read it, so now I have it! I thought it wouldn't be something i was interested in but i really like it so far.(I'm on the 8Th volume)
Cana
I am going through older folders and scanning them into the computer. I came across this picture of Callie that I love. She has always loved reading and dinosaurs.
