Our Charlotte Mason education, which we follow closely to the Ambleside Online curriculum, is something that we really enjoy. It not only is great for me, the teacher, but my kids also really enjoy the rich education they receive.

We are able to read together many children's classic books, most of which I missed out on growing up in public school! Thankfully, I was a part of schooling that still did some read alouds. I have fond memories of my favorite elementary teacher reading us Where the Red Fern Grows as a class, and all of us, including Mrs. Bramsway, crying through it. This is something I get to do with my kids every day (minus the crying part).

Part of our curriculum includes "Free Reads" which are books that are great, but don't necessarily fit into the scheduled curriculum. These are then read outside of class time. We usually read ours before bed at night. The lists on Ambleside Online are amazing. Every time I read a book, I am sucked in to the plot and characters and I end up wanting to read more - just like the kids. I will read a few pages and they will beg for "a little more please!" I love it!

You can check the free reads under each year on the Ambleside Online website. Some of our favorites we've enjoyed include Little House in the Big Woods, Farmer Boy, Five Little Peppers and How They Grew, A Door in the Wall, Winnie the Pooh, and many more. The Living Book free reads are a great addition, since they should be read to all children, and having them in one location like on this list are great!

Be sure to check it out and see how many you've read!

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