"Furthermore, most children will find greater satisfaction and demonstrate greater learning from things they make and do with their parents or other people than from elaborate toys or learning materials."
~ Raymond S. Moore, School Can Wait
Here is another ode to a no television summer. With so many books to read and memories to be had cuddled and huddled around the couch, I wanted to encourage a lifestyle of reading and doing. Here are some books to be enjoyed and some fun and useful projects and ideas to accompany them. I would like to think that there is a little of something for everyone here!
Sense and Sensibility
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
Project Based on Book:
Winnie-the-Pooh
Project Based on Books:
Make Your Own ~ Pooh's Medicinal Honey
Raggedy Ann and Andy Books
The Little House Series by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Projects Based on Books:
Laura's Cornbread Mix-in-a-Jar ~ Printable Recipe Kit
Our Favorite "Farmer Boy" {No Cook, Raw} Vanilla Ice Cream ~ 4 Variations
Pretending to Be Pioneers ~ Precious Playtime Ideas
Raggedy Ann & Andy ~ A Read Aloud Treasury by Johnny Gruelle
Projects Based on Books:
Playtime Ideas with Raggedy Ann and Andy
Raggedy Ann and Andy's "I Love You" Bookmarks ~ Free Printable Set
Raggedy Ann's Room Spray ~ For the Nursery
The Little House on the Prairie Series
Projects Based on Books:
Laura's Cornbread Mix-in-a-Jar ~ Printable Recipe Kit
Our Favorite "Farmer Boy" {No Cook, Raw} Vanilla Ice Cream ~ 4 Variations
Pretending to Be Pioneers ~ Precious Playtime Ideas
The Tales of Peter Rabbit
Beatrix Potter Book {The Complete Tales} by Beatrix Potter
Projects Based on Books:
The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle
How to Make Your Own Handkerchiefs {DIY}
The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse
The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle by Beatrix Potter
Projects Based on Books:
Beatrix Potter Book {The Complete Tales} by Beatrix Potter
The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse by Beatrix Potter
Projects Based on Books:
“A children's story that can only be enjoyed by children
is not a good children's story in the slightest.”
~ C.S. Lewis
Note: I have always found useful projects made together for the home to be wonderful employment. As time is often a factor, I noticed I found more of "it" to craft together when I knew the things we created would actually be used. For example, children will enjoy making labels or cutting them out for a "Raggedy Ann Room Spray". They would enjoy counting out the drops into the spray bottle and smelling each scent. They would enjoy exclaiming how delicious or strong each fragrance is. They would appreciate spraying the aroma and knowing they made something productive! And as they do prepare it, explain the "little things" to them along the way (that the peppermint oil is made from the peppermint plant, that it has many medicinal properties to kill germs, that they must never ingest the potent oils and so forth). They will associate that little spray with those moments of reading together. Your books will come alive! This is the type of home education and bonding that blesses everyone involved.
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JES, this is one of the best posts I have read anywhere! We have to be so deliberate and careful about what our children read. God bless you and keep you as you serve Him and inspire us! Thank you! Janis J (homeschool mom)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing here today Janis. I couldn't agree more. Books are a huge influence in all of our lives and we must be cautious about that kind of company we keep also. Have a lovely week! :)
DeleteMy sweet friend, what a delightful and refreshing post! Ah, how I love books and often I find my nose buried in one :)
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I am right there with you Stephanie! :)
DeleteI love the idea of engaging in projects that correspond with books! These particular examples are a bit beyond the abilities of my girls (an infant and a toddler), but I will tuck the ideas away for use in the future. Thanks, JES!
ReplyDeleteHow much fun you will be having! Thank you for sharing here today Shannon :)
DeleteGoodness!!! Such wonderful ideas! What a beautiful post -- I don't have any little ones to share these with but even doing them myself or with friends would be wonderful as well.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! I do many of them myself as well :) Thank you for taking the time to comment Lauren!
DeleteThank you for this wonderful post. I can't wait to get some card stock to starting printing cards out!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you will be having some paper-crafting fun soon. Enjoy! :)
DeleteSo true! Love your poste. I am using a lot of such kind of papers. Hugs. Monika
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Thank you for sharing here today Monika! :)
DeleteSo sweet, thank you!! I really enjoy your site, so refreshing in this materialistic age.
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking the time to comment so kindly. Have a lovely week! :)
DeleteI'm always truly amazed at your creativity!
ReplyDeleteI think the more we tighten the budget, the more creative we homemakers get? What do you think?
DeleteJES, this is a wonderful list with great projects. A couple of days ago I made thyme-infused honey for one of my dear children who is unable to use alcohol tinctures. (My reasoning is to get the medicinal properties into this child in a pleasing way. Who doesn't like honey?) Thank you for these lovelies and God bless.
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What a nice project! Sweet and herb-ally and very pleasant! :) Thank you for sharing M!
DeleteMy grandchildren and I read the Winnie the Pooh story of "How to Catch a Heffalump" and spent the day looking for a heffalump and gathering food he would eat. (Apples, grapes, blueberries, mini marshmallows, and jumbo marshmallows) while they were outside playing with their mom I used the fruits and marshmallows to create a heffalump. He then left tracks and Heffalump "poop" throughout the house and we had to find him. (The poop was mini marshmallows) and of course you must eat him to get rid of him! It was a wonderful way to make a book come to life!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a lot of fun! Thank you for sharing this sweet memory with us! :)
DeleteLoving all the ideas and inspiration ♥
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Thank you for stopping by! Have a lovely week :)
DeleteI love all these gorgeous posts! <3 Thank you for making such a happy place here on the internet to feed our souls.
ReplyDeleteHow kind of you to say Jessica! Have a lovely week :)
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