AN INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE-BASED HOMESCHOOLING

Using literature to teach kids is powerful! Kids can relate to the characters in a biography or a book of historical fiction in a way that never happens by reading a textbook. This connection has so many benefits! First kids retain the information and gain a deep understanding. And kids also gain a sense of compassion for others through great books. ★★★ LISTENER COUPON CODE Request your coupon code to use on any purchase at bookshark.com. Thanks to show sponsor BookShark. Request a homeschool curriculum catalog or download samples at bookshark.com. QUOTABLES DeeDee:  "I remember thinking, 'Books are not good. They're not fun.' It took time to find a book that actually sparked my interest, and when I did, I discovered, 'Wow, I've been missing out!'" RE: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings DeeDee: "We're over halfway through the book, and I feel like we're 10 minutes into the movie." TIMESTAMPS 02:38 What is literature-based homeschooling? 02:57 Ximena's experience in high school at an international British school in Mexico City where she was required to read a lot of great books. 04:06 How DeeDee used to think books aren't fun. 05:03 Lit-based learning encourages deep thinking, especially through the great conversations you have with your kids. 06:34 The difference between rushing through a lot of selections and passages vs. taking your time to read entire books. 08:02 Why Ximena and DeeDee love read-alouds. 08:48 Audiobooks aren't cheating. 10:23 How schools have tunnel vision, and homeschooling with literature overcomes that problem. 15:59 Ximena's love of unit studies based on literature. 17:43 Lit-based learning in a homeschool co-op. 19:40 How BookShark's Level F Eastern Hemisphere saved their summer from hours of planning.  24:06 How the book A Long Walk to Water touched DeeDee and Ximena and their children. SPECIAL SEGMENTS 00:36 Self-care Your Way Watching The Office a fancy nail polish 13:49 What We’re Reading Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings M.O.M.— Master Organizer of Mayhem by Kristi Clover Thanks to show sponsor BookShark. Request a homeschool curriculum catalog or download samples at bookshark.com.