My Father’s World
In a Nutshell:
We LOVE My Father’s World!!! It’s not perfect but it’s very well thought out. The girls are receiving a well-rounded education and a heart for God.
Kamishibai Man
This picture book is hands down my most favorite book we’ve read so far this year. I am struggling to put into words why I liked it so much.
A Beka Language
In A Nutshell: Can’t be beat for grammar and punctuation skills, but if you value a heavy writing curriculum, it needs to be supplemented.
The Librarian of Basra
This was another true story made into a great picture book. The story was originally told in the New York Times in 2003 by reporter Shaila K. Dawan.
A Beka Reading
Even I enjoy most of the stories in the readers, and the discussion questions are well thought out. Like any curriculum though, this will work well with some kids and not for others, depending on their personality and learning style.Unfortunately, A Beka is missing a key part of what I feel is a must in any reading curriculum.
A Beka Spelling
Both girls consistently test above grade level for spelling so I am happy and will continue with A Beka Spelling next year. The work is challenging for both girls, but they are still able to get A’s on their tests with 20-30 minutes a day of studying.
A Beka
If you believe in a traditional based curriculum you should seriously consider A Beka. I know families that have used only A Beka that love it and have done extremely well with it.
If you feel confined by traditional classroom teaching with rote memorization, worksheets and textbooks, then it probably will not be a good fit for you and your children.
Marco Polo
This is a nice, easy reading book that introduces the reader to Marco Polo and Kublai Kahn. I read it out loud to the girls, and they begged me to keep reading. It was short, fast paced and exciting, and makes a great reader and simple introduction to Marco Polo.
Cameron Townsend
I really enjoyed learning Townsend’s story and the birth of Wycliffe, but much of the book was dry and bogged down with details. To be fair, I think it was meant to be a one-stop reference/biography and therefore isn’t really suitable as a read aloud for 3rd and 4th graders.
David Livingstone
We’ve read four books of this series out loud so far, and this one is by far my favorite. The story moves at a fast pace and I didn’t want to put it down.
The Family Book List 