Meaningful March Read-Alouds
We’ve pulled together a great stack of March read-alouds for you and your family. Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland recounts the life of Saint Patrick. Through beautiful illustrations and simple storytelling, the book follows the journey of Saint Patrick from his youth in Britain to his kidnapping by Irish raiders, his years as a slave, his escape, and his eventual return to Ireland as a missionary. Rechenkas Eggs is a charming picture book by Patricia Polacco. The story follows an elderly woman named Babushka who lives in a small Russian village and owns a goose named Rechenka. Through vibrant illustrations and heartfelt storytelling this tale captures the spirit of generosity and the joy of Easter celebrations. Tale of Three Trees is a beloved tale that tells the story of three trees with big dreams. Each tree aspires to greatness: one wants to be made into a treasure chest for precious jewels, another dreams of becoming a mighty ship that carries kings, and the third hopes to remain tall and point to God. However, as their lives unfold, each tree’s destiny turns out differently than expected. The Jesus Storybook Bible presents the overarching narrative of the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, with a focus on Jesus Christ as the central figure. Unlike traditional Bible storybooks, it doesn’t merely recount stories, but it highlights the connections between each narrative and how they point towards the ultimate story of God’s redemption through Jesus. Little Pilgrims Progress is a children’s adaptation of John Bunyan’s classic allegory “The Pilgrim’s Progress.” Retold by Helen L. Taylor, it follows the journey of a young boy named Christian as he embarks on a quest from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City. Miss Maple’s Seeds is a delightful children’s story that revolves around Miss Maple, a nurturing and caring character who collects lost seeds and cares for them until they are ready to find their forever homes. Goodbye Winter Hello Spring celebrates the transition from winter to spring. Through beautiful illustrations and simple text, the book follows a young child as they explore the changes in nature, from the melting snow to the blossoming flowers and the return of animals.
Spring Book Stack
It’s March and I live in British Columbia so when I look out my window it’s spring. I have a favorite season but overall, I simply get excited about the changes that all the seasons bring. A new season naturally brings changes to weather, wardrobe, and activities but I like to purposefully exhaust as many changes as possible right down to the resources we use for our homeschooling: pumpkin picture books in October and Christmas books in December. Now is the time to scour your shelves for all things spring and we’ve compiled a stack of resources that would make great additions to your springtime learning. Coloring Books Don’t let the fact that these are coloring books fool you, they are full of more than just coloring. Your children will learn a lot as they read through these pages and be inspired to learn more. They are a great starting point for some springtime learning. Forest Animals My First Book About Backyard Nature Backyard Nature Coloring Book Picture Books You might still need a blanket but these picture books about nature would make great read alouds as you sit outside enjoying the change of season. I have to be so purposeful to get outside in the winter months but that all changes once springtime rolls around. We eat outside, read outside, and work through our morning time routine outside. Wangari Maathai Stellaluna The Gift of the Tree The Rainforest Grew All Around We’re Sailing to Galapagos Have You Seen Birds? Wonders of Nature Novels and Nature Stories All of the reading here has a spring/nature theme. Use the links below to see a full description of each title. The Penderwicks in Spring Come To My Tomorrowland The Burgess Bird Book for Children Outdoor Secrets Jack’s Insects We hope you are excited about the appearance of spring, but we also know that the events of life can cause the darkness of winter to take root where it is not welcome. Know that the CEB team is here to help you navigate through your homeschooling journey no matter what season you wake up to today. by Adrianne Curwen Adrianne is a wife to a public-school educator/administrator and a homeschooling Mama to seven children, ranging in age from 7 to 23. She believes that we have a unique opportunity as homeschoolers to design individualized education that suits giftings, interests, and passions. She and her husband have used a blend of registered homeschooling, enrolment with independent DL schools, and participation in public trade school programs to design individualized programs for their children. She is passionate about using as many read-alouds, picture books, novels, and conversations to educate her children but also gets excited by the amazing homeschool-designed curriculum that’s out there. Adrianne is thrilled by her new role as Communication Specialist for Classical Education Books and is grateful to have an opportunity to learn something new. She is grateful, every day, for her saviour, Jesus Christ, and has no greater joy than when she sees her most important missions field walk with Him.
Teach Through March Book Stack
A stack of books to help you teach through the month of March. I find this such a fun way to learn something new. World Water Day From Brook to Ocean Water Dance Down Comes the Rain Celebrate Spring Karl, Get Out of the Garden The Reasons for the Seasons How Does a Seed Sprout Palm Sunday A Child’s Garden of Bible Stories The Jesus Storybook Bible World Poetry Day The Llama Who Had No Pajama A Child’s Book of Poems The Selected Poems of Wendel Berry Saint Patrick’s Day Patrick St. Patrick’s Day by Adrianne Curwen Adrianne is a wife to a public-school educator/administrator and a homeschooling Mama to seven children, ranging in age from 7 to 23. She believes that we have a unique opportunity as homeschoolers to design individualized education that suits giftings, interests, and passions. She and her husband have used a blend of registered homeschooling, enrolment with independent DL schools, and participation in public trade school programs to design individualized programs for their children. She is passionate about using as many read-alouds, picture books, novels, and conversations to educate her children but also gets excited by the amazing homeschool-designed curriculum that’s out there. Adrianne is thrilled by her new role as Communication Specialist for Classical Education Books and is grateful to have an opportunity to learn something new. She is grateful, every day, for her saviour, Jesus Christ, and has no greater joy than when she sees her most important missions field walk with Him.
