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Our learning journey so far
What are LIVING books?
What are JUST living books?
What is “narration”?
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How I plan
Subjects we prioritize
How I find/choose books
Scheduling nitty gritty details
Our actual plans
2015-2016: Preschool & kinder
2016-2017: Ancient (Preschool & 1st grade)
2017-2018: Medieval (Preschool & 2nd grade)
2018-2019: Early Modern (K & 3rd grade)
2019-2020: 19th century (1st & 4th grade)
How our days work
Our early years
Establishing rhythms for learning
Reading together
Creative play, inside & outside
Celebrating the seasons
Seasonal story books
Fall books
Winter holiday books
Winter books
Spring books
Summer books
Other favorite early books
History sequence
A five-year history sequence
Ancient history
Medieval history
Early Modern history
19th century history
20th century history
Then what?
Family timelines & history maps
Literature
“Classic” vs. old
Words worth memorizing
2019’s words
Nature study & science
Our approach
Outdoor play ideas
Nature outings
PNW natural history
Nature/science by topic
Other subjects
Resources & links
Curriculum options
More book lists & resources
Updates & posts
About Katie & contact
Family timelines & history maps
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