Classic Cultural Texts and Historical Books to Read Before College

Posted in Reading Lists and Book Lists on March 21, 2017

When The College Board released a list of 101 books to read before college they also included 20 classic cultural and historical texts. This is not a comprehensive list of every classic historical book, but it is an excellent list for high school students and college prep. To make it as easy as possible to Read More »

101 Books to Read Before College - College Board Approved

Posted in Reading Lists and Book Lists on March 21, 2017

I'm well aware that involved parents, homeschoolers, and teachers search for the top books students should read before going to college. Several years ago The College Board released a list of 101 books they recommended all college-bound students should read. I remember saving this list and I've since shared it (and printed it out) many Read More »

The Best Books for 2nd Graders

Posted in Reading Lists and Book Lists on March 20, 2017

This is a fun list of books your 2nd graders will love. I made a point to include my favorite 2nd grade read aloud books as well as 2nd-grade appropriate chapter book series. Of course, as with any book list, I would suggest cross referencing all the 1st-3rd-grade book lists. Also, please be aware that Read More »

Great Books for 1st Graders to Start Reading

Posted in Reading Lists and Book Lists on March 20, 2017

First grade is a crucial year for building reading skills. This cannot be overemphasized. Children in the 1st-grade transition from kindergarten/preschool, which are usually play-focused, into a basic "academic" environment. Traditional first-grade reading goals hope to transition children from play-mode into aspiring readers. Why is reading so important to 1st graders? Developing reading skills is Read More »

Free World Literature Course - Past, Present, and Future of World Literature

Posted in Creative Commons, High School, Home School Creative Commons Resources, Literature on March 14, 2017

HarvardX is aware of Homeschool Base's mission to connect the homeschool community to high-quality educational resources. We are excited about this post because the HarvardX communications staff directly reached out to us with the news that one of their most popular courses has been relaunched in an updated version. An updated version of the popular Read More »