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The Homeschool Bus "Book Spotlight"...

This "Book Spotlight" is on the classic Bambi by Felix Salten (Note: My understanding this is not the original but the abridged version.  It appears to be very difficult to locate an original.)

If you are like me, when you think of Bambi you think of Disney's version of Bambi-the colorful whimsical movie we all grew up on and love.  And we can't forget the tearful moments where Bambi loses his mother and the forest fire that convicts all children that hunters are bad-which, I don't completely agree with, because I come from a long line of hunters and for them it was a matter of supplying for their family and survival.

The original Bambi was written intentionally as an adult novel, but it so colorfully written that it intrigues and delights the youngest of readers and listeners.  I was delightfully impressed with the abundance of vivid words and pictures they created-though I had to look some of the words up for clarification.  My children would beg for me to read more as they too were caught up in the imagery of wild life.

The differences between this version and Disney's version is:
An abundance of rich colorful words for description.  It almost reads like poetry.

1. Not sugar coated-it is a literary observation of wild life.
2. There is no Thumper or Flower (Bummer, I know).
3. There is no forest fire. But still a very shocking, uncomfortable, sobering scene that needs adult discretion towards the end of the book.  It's difficult to have to relate such sobering events to children but when done carefully it adds to the value of the story.

Overall, I highly recommend this book as a read-a-loud for the family. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.  And if I'm ever fortunate to find and read a copy of the original I'll post my thoughts.

Enjoy the ride,
Brook

A little help for Moms this Holiday Season...

I'm not a guru on home management or organization.  I'm still learning like the rest of us.  But I have found that a prepared Menu and keeping inventory of the items within our home to be a true blessing in our busy homeschooling days.  So, I have posted a free December Menu and Inventory Chart to the bottom of my "All About Routine" Page. Feel free to take a look and print out for your own use if you desire. 


I hope it is useful to someone.

Blessings,
Brook

For Us Moms...

For some encouragement to all us Moms wanting to be the "Super MOM"...

A 2nd Generation of Homeschooling

Science and Creation and Homeschooling...

For our family, like any other family, our faith and education is very important.  We strive to make sure our children are very grounded in both.  More importantly, we hold God's word as authority and see God in all creation in this world around us.

But just because we are creationists, we do not withhold information of evolution from our children.  In fact, I want them to know it- so that they can know how to defend their faith and think for themselves.  I will check out secular science books for my children to read.  We then discuss the information and then go the bible and creation resources and discuss some more about what we have learned from both sides.

Our favorite tools and resources come from Answers in Genesis.  We receive their quarterly magazine, Answers Magazine  (the children love the kid's section), and use it to help supplement our science lessons.  

As a testimony, Answers in Genesis was one of the first resources that helped solidify our faith by having the answers we were seeking when we were new Christians trying reconcile God and evolution.  Ken Ham helped us see that it's OK to take Genesis as literal history and how it strengthens the faith of a Christian and that science can and does support the Creator.

What resources do you find helpful when teaching science?

At Currclick...

Currlick is hosting a Mock 2012 Election and Sale for Homeschoolers with savings up to 50% off on election and goverment resources.

Sounds like fun and big savings! So, head on over there- the polls will be open from October 16th to November 6th.

Enjoy the Ride!
Brook

Over at CBD...

From October 8th thru October 15th, CBD will have Amanda Bennet Unit Studies marked of 25% off.  Amanda Bennet has a Unit Study on just about everything under the sun.  There is a Christmas Unit Study, as well, if your already gearing up for the holidays.
So, click the link and take a look...



Thanks for stopping by.
Brook