Category Archives: Literature-Based

A full curriculum (1-12) using free online classical literature & resources as its spine

An Old-Fashioned Education – A full curriculum (grades 1-12) using classical literature  & resources (almost all available for free online) as its spine. Not only is the curriculum worthwhile, but for those who don’t need a full curriculum, the resources she includes (organized in the left sidebar) are equally valuable.

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List of children’s picture books sorted by keyword

Search the Children’s Picture Book Database If you’d like to find a list of books to go along with a particular topic and your child enjoys picture books, check this site out.  Search by keyword, topic or subject name and get a list of books.  Lots of books included here!

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Book reviews, suggestions and book lists by topic or subject

Expanded Table of Contents for Carol Hurst’s Children’s Literature Site Carol Hurst’s site has a wealth of valuable information about children’s lit.  She reviews books and indicates her ratings by stars.  She also includes supplemental resources and ideas ideal for literature-based learning.  There are author and illustrator biographies, book ideas for unit studies and much more.

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