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Classical Conversations supports homeschooling parents by cultivating the love of learning through a Christian worldview in fellowship with other families. We believe there are three keys to a great education: classical, Christian, and Community.

Jun 17, 2025

What if summer reading could be the highlight of your child's day instead of a dreaded chore? Forget everything you think you know about summer reading! Lisa, Delise, and Kelly Wilt reveal the secret that transforms reluctant readers into eager learners: making reading active. Whether you have a natural bookworm or a kid who'd rather be anywhere but sitting still, discover practical strategies for every type of learner. From blanket fort reading nooks to Mad Hatter tea parties, these aren't just reading activities—they're memory-making adventures that keep young minds sharp all summer long. Learn how to turn any book into a hands-on experience, why your kitchen might be the best reading classroom, and how to help active kids see reading as their next great adventure. Plus get book recommendations that hook even resistant readers and discover resources that give you instant activity ideas. Say goodbye to summer slide and hello to a season where learning feels like play!

 

Resources:

Book Series Mentioned

  • Little House on the Prairie series by Laura Ingalls Wilder
  • Anne of Green Gables series by L.M. Montgomery
  • Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S. Lewis
  • Redwall series by Brian Jacques (especially recommended for boys)
  • Amelia Bedelia series by Peggy Parish
  • Sandra Boynton books (including "Snuggle Puppy")

Specific Books Referenced

  • Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
  • Bread and Jam for Francis by Russell Hoban
  • Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
  • How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World by Marjorie Priceman
  • Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
  • The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis
  • Agatha Christie mysteries

 

This episode of Everyday Educator is sponsored by The Math Map: Digits, Integers, and Fractions

The Math Map series by Classical Conversations offers a unique, Christ-centered approach to mathematics that emphasizes the language of math in a natural learning environment. The curriculum follows a "one family schoolhouse" approach with consistent 32-page booklets that focus on building foundational mathematical skills in a classical, structured environment. Discover how your family can celebrate God's design of mathematical order.

Visit https://classicalconversations.com/the-math-map today to transform your family's math experience!

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