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So my book lists are too long this year…
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I am overwhelmed with the amount of books I wanted to do this year. I school year-round, so I marked off the days I knew I’d be taking off and have probably a good 2-mth extra as days we could take off here and there or whenever. I also need to take off on Fridays for co-op. But as I’m on the step for planning which resources to use in which terms… I realize I have way too much on my lists!
I’d be in the same year for more than 400 days for a couple of subjects! What’s a good way to choose which ones to use and which to just keep on the shelf for them to read on their own if they feel like it? They are all so good! Which is why my list is so long in the first place….. Any tips?I was just wondering that myself. I know I’m going to have to pare down my literature and history lists. I’ve already considered and done that for literature–and I can always add something back in later–but I am having a hard time deciding what to keep and what to put on a “maybe, time-permitting” list for history.
I have a nearly-11yo 5th grader, a 12yo 6th grader, and a 13yo 8th grader. I want to combine all 3 of them for the history spine as a read aloud, then combine the 5th & 6th graders for the living books. I will have the 8th grader read some of the books with the other two and give her some history books on her own. I have drawn most of my choices from SCM’s curriculum guide module 6….but there are so many great recommendations! I’m wondering which books from that list are must-reads in others’ opinions.
I think I might step back a little, consider the most important people and events of the time period, then rank them–choosing the books that best cover those individuals and events. (I know what you’re thinking, “Good luck with that!”)
Sara, what history module/time period are you covering this year?
Imagine you had to pack all of your favorites in a carry-on to take on a journey…which would you bring (of course with a kindle you could bring them all)? My sister had to do just that this last weekend as she and her family moved to Europe. She brought the two Famous Men books (SCM Year 4), Castles, Cathedrals, and a couple literature selections for each child and for family read alouds plus Bibles. I think less is more sometimes…and adding in feels so much better to me than subtracting. I am finishing our plan using the SCM planning guide and loving the simplicity, at least for me. Having guidelines like one hymn per month, two artists/composers/biographies per term, makes it rather fun to plan and even easier to implement. Since we are studying modern history, I am focusing our family read alouds on important biographies, events, and literature that needs to be discussed and felt together. I suggest you take a quick glance at the SCM curriculum guide and see the simplicity and beauty of its design even if you are planning your own books.
Janell
Agreeing that you can and should pare down, and that choosing those topics/people you feel are most important/interesting is a good starting place. One other suggestion – if you already have the books then make a list of the ones you cut out by which week(s) in the year they fit. Then when you come to those weeks put them out for free reading in a book basket. If a child is enthralled with a person or topic you can point them at those extras and say “have at it”.
Sue, we are doing Module 2 this year. I do follow SCM almost exclusively, but there are a couple of books I am taking from AO, as well. I will try to figure out which ones are the most important or interesting and cover the topics I really, really want to hit. Like Sue said, “Good luck with that!” LOL Tristan, that’s a good idea with getting out certain books to add in if they want to know more. I may just do that.
Thanks, all!
I’d be in the same year for more than 400 days for a couple of subjects! 
What’s a good way to choose which ones to use and which to just keep on the shelf for them to read on their own if they feel like it? They are all so good! Which is why my list is so long in the first place….. 
Any tips?
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