The Peter Rabbit Stories by Beatrix Potter (PDF ebook) – Here’s an all-in-one PDF compilation of Beatrix Potter’s “Peter Rabbit and Friends” stories in one big ol’ ebook, including Potter’s wonderful color illustrations for each story!
Included are:
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
The Tale of Benjamin Bunny
The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies
The Tale of Mr. Tod
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First Book of Bugs by Margaret Williamson (PDF ebook) – Here’s a delightful illustrated guide to the world of all things buggy… including types of insects, how they grow, where they live, what they do, & much more. Lots of interesting stuff in this chapter book for 2nd – 3th grade readers, with lots of illustrations too.
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Richard of Jamestown by James Otis (PDF ebook) – A wonderful, highly readable chapter book by James Otis, chronicling the adventures of Richard, a young boy who sails to the new world with the colonists who founded Jamestown. His stories of the hardships and adventures faced by the Jamestown settlers, told from the viewpoint of a young boy, make this great reading for the Fall season. Don’t miss this!
from the foreword:
The purpose of this series of stories is to show the children, and even those who have already taken up the study of history, the home life of the colonists with whom they meet in their books. To this end every effort has been made to avoid anything savoring of romance, and to deal only with facts, so far as that is possible, while describing the daily life of those people who conquered the wilderness whether for conscience sake or for gain.
That the stories may appeal more directly to the children, they are told from the viewpoint of a child, and purport to have been related by a child. Should any criticism be made regarding the seeming neglect to mention important historical facts, the answer would be that these books are not sent out as histories—although it is believed that they will awaken a desire to learn more of the building of the nation—and only such incidents as would be particularly noted by a child are used.
Surely it is entertaining as well as instructive for young people to read of the toil and privations in the homes of those who came into a new world to build up a country for themselves, and such homely facts are not to be found in the real histories of our land.
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32 Ways to Keep the Kids Occupied (PDF ebook) – Today’s resource is this neat little idea starter ebook, with 32 different crafts, games and activities that you can turn to at a moment’s notice to keep your little ones entertained and busy… with sections on outdoor activities, indoor activities for rainy days, and travelling fun as well. Great for whenever mom needs a break!
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Become a Homeschooling Professor (PDF ebook) - Today’s resource is this neat little guide to homeschooling, written especially for newbies or folks interested in learning more about homeschooling and how to get started. Pass this along to your friends interested in homeschooling, and browse it for yourself… there are several good tips and ideas in this for veteran homeschoolers as well,
We realize that every homeschooling family has their own specific ways of doing things, so while you may not agree with everything in this ebook (and we don’t necessarily endorse everything it says either), it is still a very helpful introductory resource. Glean!
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Autumn Studies: Primary Lessons in Nature, Literature & Art by Anna E. McGovern (PDF ebook) - Give your children an appreciation of the wonders of nature during this Fall season with this classic 1905 compilation of lessons on nature, incorporating literature and art. “The aim of this study”, says the author in the preface, “is twofold: First, to cultivate the higher nature of the child and lead him toward his Creator; and secondly to develop his intellectual powers and lead him to acquire a knowledge of his physical environment.”
This vintage text, first offered here last year but repeated today because of numerous requests, includes lots of neat little lessons on plants, trees, insects, birds and the Fall season, right up to Thanksgiving, with Q&A lessons, poems & other readings that make this a real treasure-chest of goodies that can easily be gleaned and incorporated into your own homeschooling this Fall. Check it out!
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The Soldier’s Pocket Bible (also called Cromwell’s Soldier’s Bible) – Today’s resource is a fascinating piece of history brought to you courtesy of Trivium Pursuit.
The Soldier’s Pocket Bible is a booklet/tract that was first issued by Oliver Cromwell in 1643 during the English Civil War for the use of the Commonwealth Army. The little book consists of Bible passages, arranged topically, which might be of most help to a soldier. It was later re-issued in 1861 at the very beginning of the American Civil War, an exact reproduction (with only some spelling changes) of the 1643 edition. The quote on the title page, “Trust in the Lord and keep your powder dry,” was Oliver Cromwell’s famous battle cry to his troops.
This PDF consists of 4 – 8.5 X 11 pages which you can print out double-sided (making 2 pieces of paper printed on both sides). You can then cut the sheets width-wise and assemble to make a 16-page 4.25 X 5.5 folded booklet. The headings in the booklet are numbered to make it easier to assemble.
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You CAN Do a Unit Study! by Kim Kargbo (PDF ebook) - Have you ever thought that you’d like to try a unit study, but you’re just not sure how to go about it? Or, maybe you’ve considered it, but given your personality characteristics, you’re just not sure it would work for you. Maybe it seems too nebulous and abstract, or like too much work, or not structured enough, or like everything won’t get covered. All of these concerns are valid, and are addressed in this booklet. Also included are practical tips for incorporating a unit study approach – slowly – into your school schedule, and much more.
If you have been looking for help in implementing this beneficial approach to education, this little ebook could be your answer!
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The signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787, by 39 of the Founding Fathers of the United States is one of the most important and influential events in American history, establishing the many rights and freedoms “We the People” enjoy today. Today, exactly 222 years later, we celebrate “Constitution Day” in recognition of the importance of the Constitution to our country, our government, and all who were born or have become U.S. citizens. Take some time today to explore the rich history and legacy of this founding document with the following links and resources:
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Hero Tales of History: Discoverers & Explorers! (PDF ebook) – Today’s resource is this classic selection of stories of early explorers, excellently retold for young readers and listeners by Smith Burnham. Included in this ebook are the following eight tales:
Columbus, The Map-maker Who Found A New World
Magellan, The Man Of The Straits
Cortes, The Conqueror
De Soto, A Gold Hunter In Southern Swamps
Sir Francis Drake, England’s First Great Sailor
Sir Walter Raleigh, The Favorite Of Good Queen Bess
Henry Hudson, The Man Who Put Himself On The Map
La Salle And The Mouth Of The Mississippi
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