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ESSENTIAL BOOKS, RESOURCES, SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS, GAMES, CURRICULM
Based on 38 years of homeschooling and the hundreds of books that we have read over the years, Jon and I can emphatically state that the following books and DVD’s are the most important materials you will ever use to teach your children God’s truth and His providential working through history. In fact, the vast majority of our days were spent in reading, studying, discussing, and copying notes from these very materials. More than anything, other than the Bible, these materials have had the greatest impact on our lives, transforming the way we think and live. Consequently, we are eternally grateful to God for instructing us with these books/materials and hope that they bless your family as much as they have ours.
ESSENTIAL READING
Safely Home Tom Eldredge
Building a God Centered Family Matthew Henry
The Second Mayflower Kevin Swanson
The Essential Arthur W. Pink Collection
Profiting from the Word Arthur W. Pink
Our Accountability to God Arthur W. Pink
By This Standard Greg Bahnsen
The Institutes of Biblical Law Rousas Rushdoony
Law and Liberty Rousas Fushdoony
The Foundations of Social Order Studies in the Creeds and Councils of the Early Church by Rousas Rushdoony
Politics of Guilt and Pity Rousas John Rushdoony
Productive Christians in an Age of Guilt Manipulators David Chilton
That You May Prosper Ray Sutton
The Dominion Covenant Gary North
Tithing and Dominion Edward Powell/ Rousas Rushdoony
The Relevance of the Reformed Faith: The Great Commission CD Dr. Joseph Morecraft III
A Quest for Godliness JI Packer
The Book that Made Your World: How the Bible Created the Soul of Western Civilization Vishal Mangalwadi
Pilgrim’s Progress (unabridged) John Bunyan
The Holy Spirit John Owen
The Fading of the Flesh and the Flourishing of the Faith George Swinnock
The Sinfulness of Sin Ralph Venning
The Mortification of Sin John Owen
Penitent Pardoned Christopher Love
All Loves Excelling John Bunyan
The Pleasantness of a Religious Life: Life as Good as it Can Be Matthew Henry
The Character of an Upright Man Richard Steele
The Great Gain of Godliness Thomas Watson
Keeping the Heart John Flavel
Gospel Worship Jeremiah Burroughs
The Lords Supper Thomas Dolittle
The True Believer Jonathan Edwards
The Almost Christian Discovered Matthew Mead
My Brothers Keeper James Alexander
The Crook in the Lot Thomas Boston
Blood of the Moon Dr. George Grant
The Deadliest Monster Jeff Baldwin
Seven Men Who Rule the World from the Grave Dave Breese
The Philosophy of the Christian Curriculum Rousas Rushdoony
Always Ready Greg Bahnsen
Economy of the Covenants Between God and Man Herman Witsius
ESSENTIAL RESOURCES
From Terror to Triumph: Proven Strategies of History to Triumph Over the Terrors of Our Time DVD’s Marshall Foster
1828 American Dictionary of the English Language Noah Webster (This book contains great biography on Webster)
Matthew Henry’s Bible Commentaries
Westminster Catechism
Westminster’s Confession
Timetables of History Bernard Grun
The History of the World B.C. and A.D.DVD’s Vision Forum
Meet the Puritans Joel Beeke/Randall Pederson
The Gift of Music Jane Smith/Betty Carlson
Music and Moments with the Masters David/Shirley Quine
Music Master’s CD’s
ESSENTIAL READING, DVD’S, & CD’s, FOR STUDYING THE REFORMATION which is THE FOUNDATION OF AMERICAN GOVERNMENT and AMERICA’S PROVIDENTIAL HISTORY Given in Chronological Order for Study
Sketches from Church History S. M. Houghton
Morning Star of the Reformation Andy Thomson
Ink on His Fingers Louise Vernon
The Hawk that Dare Not Huntby Day Scott O’dell
The Obedience of a Christian Man William Tyndale
Here I Stand: A Life of Martin Luther Roland Bainton
The Great Christian Revolution Otto Scott
A Heart Promptly Offered: The Revolutionary Leadership of John Calvin David Hall
The Institutes of Christian Religion John Calvin
The Mystery of Godliness John Calvin
The Calvinistic Concept of Culture Henry Van Till
The British Josiah: Edward IV Dr. N. A. Woychuk
For Kirk and Covenant: The Stalwart Courage of John Knox Douglas Wilson
Scots Worthies John Howie
A Scottish Christian Heritage Iain H. Murray
St. Bartholomew’s Eve G. A. Henty
America’s Providential History Mark A. Bellies/Stephen McDowell
The Light and the Glory Peter Marshall and David Manuel
Of Plymouth Plantation William Bradford
Plymouth in the Words of the Founders Visitors Guide to America’s Hometown Dr. Paul Jehle
The American Covenant Marshall Foster
The Relevance of the Reformed Faith: Cromwell Done Right! CD Dr. Joseph Morecraft III
Isaac Watts: Father of English Hymnology Dr. N. A. Woychuk
Glory and Honor: The Musical Artistic Legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach Gregory Wilbur
Messiah: A New Look at the Composer, the Music and the Message Dr. N. A. Woychuk
Jonathan Edwards D. Vaughan
The Unwavering Resolve of Jonathan Edwards Steven Lawson
Forgotten Founding Father-The Heroic Legacy of George Whitefield Stephen Mansfield
The Forgotten Heroes of Liberty –The Chaplains and Clergy of the American Revolution Joel Headley
Political Sermons of the Founding Era Edited Ellis Sandoz (Liberty Fund)
The Making of George Washington William Wilbur
The Bulletproof George Washington David Barton
Noah Webster Biography in the 1828 American Dictionary of the English Language Noah Webster
Patrick Henry Life Correspondence Speeches Volumes I, II, III William Wirt Henry
Our Lives, Our Fortunes, and Our Sacred Honor Charles A. Goodrich
Elbridge Gerry Marblehead’s Forgotten Son Robert Goodwin
The Christian History of the American Revolution Verna Hall
The Battle of Lexington: A Sermon and Eyewitness Narrative Rev. Jonas Clark
Paul Revere’s Ride David Hackett Fischer
The Roots of the American Republic Reverend E. C. Wines
Let Freedom Ring-The Birth of America’s Liberty Vision Forum Ministries CD
Landmarks & Liberty: The New England Covenant with God Vision Forum Ministries CD
The Bible and the Constitution of the United States of America Verna Hall and Rosalie Slater
The Christian History of the Constitution of the United States of America: Christian Self Government Verna Hall
God and Government Series Gary DeMar
The Federalist Papers in Modern Language Indexed for Today’s Political Issues Edited Mary Webster
Christianity and the Constitution-The Faith of Our Founding Fathers John Eidsmoe
George Washington’s Sacred Fire Peter Lillback
John Adams David McCullough
Abigail Adams-A Biography Phyllis Lee Levin
The Remarkable Education of John QuincyAdams Phyllis Lee Levin
The Bible Lessons of John Quincy Adams for His Son John Quincy Adams
Jefferson the Virginian Dumas Malone
Institute on the Constitution: Uncovering the Foundations: The American View of Law and Government DVD Dr. John Eidsmoe
Institute on the Constitution: A Study on Christianity and the Law of the Land CD’s Dr. John Eidsmoe
Institute on the Constitution Law Offices of Perouka and Perouka
Introduction to Christianity, Law, and Culture DVD Vision Forum Ministries
The Christian Life and Character of the Civil Institutions of the United States Benjamin Morris
The Importance of the Electoral College Dr. George Grant
Betrayed by the Bench: How Judge-made Law Has Transformed America’s Constitution, Courts and Culture John Stormer
Carry on Mr. Bowditch Jean Lee Latham
Matthew Fontaine Maury, the Pathfinder of the Seas Stephen McDowell
ESSENTIAL FOR THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES
The War Between the States: America’s Uncivil War John Dwyer
Call of Duty: The Sterling Nobility of Robert E. Lee J. Steven Wilkins
Life and Letter of Gen. Robert Edward Lee Dr. Jones
All Things for Good: The Steadfast Fidelity of Stonewall Jackson Steven Wilkins
Life and Campaigns of Lieutenant General Thomas Stonewall Jackson Robert Lewis Dabney
Christ in the Camp J William Jones
A Girls Life in Virginia Before the War Letitia Burwell
From Bull Run to Appomattox Luther Hopkins
OTHER BOOKS FOR YOUR STUDY
For the Temple G. A. Henty
The Door in the Wall Marguerite de Angeli
Medallion Dawn Watkins
By Pike and Dyke G. A. Henty
Resolute in the Face of Persecution Robert Pollok
Crown and Covenant Trilogy Douglas Bond
Faith and Freedom Trilogy Douglas Bond
Mr. Pipes series Douglas Bond
The Minute boys of Lexington Edward Stratemeyer
The Minute Boys of Bunker Hill Edward Stratemeyer
The Boys of ’76 Charles Coffin
The Bible Lessons of John Quincy Adams for His Son
Justin Morgan Had a Horse Marguerite Henry
Farmer Boy Laura Ingalls Wilder
GREAT BOOKS FOR SONS
The Holy War John Bunyan
John Newton: The Angry Sailor Kay Marshall Strom
Tiger and Tom and other Stories for Boys
A Friend in the Dark Ruth Adams Knight
Hostage Lands Douglas Bond
Treasure Island Robert Louis Stevenson
Sergeant York and the Great War edited by Richard “little Bear” Wheeler
Cache Lake Country John Rowlands
The America Boy’s Handy Book Daniel Beard
Tan Your Hide Phyllis Hobson
The Handbook of Knots Des Pawson
Back to Basics Reader’s Digest Building with Stone Charles McRaven
Yonie Wondernose Marguerite De Angeli
Billy and Blaze Series C. W. Anderson
Cowboy Pup Carole Etow
GREAT BOOKS FOR DAUGHTERS
There’s No Place Like Home Candy Summers
Letters to a Daughter William Sprague
The Family J. R. Miller
Mother
Hinds Feet for High Places Hannah Hurnard
The King’s Daughter and Other Stories for Girls
Grandma’s Attic series Arleta Richardson
Milly Molly Mandy Joyce Lankester Brisley
GREAT BOOKS FOR CHILDREN
Wisdom and the Millers
Storytime with the Millers
Prudence and the Millers
Your Are My I Love You Maryann Cusimano
The Cozy Book Mary Ann Hoberman
All the Places to Love Patricia MacLachlan
The Little Country Town Jandelyn Southwell
Brambly Hedge books Jill Barklem
Minnikin, Midgie, and Moppet Adelaide Holl
The Year at Maple Hill Farm Alice and Martin Provensen
Charlotte’s Web E.B. White
Make Way for Ducklings Robert McCloskey
In the Garden: Who’s Been Here? Lindsay Barrett George
Oddhopper Opera Kurt Cyrus
Autumn: Poems, Songs, Prayers
North Country Night Daniel San Souci
The Big Snow Berta and Elmer Hader
GREAT COOK BOOKS
Victoria at Table with Family and Friends: Treasured Recipes for Memorable Meals
Victoria Sweet Baking
The Gift of Southern Cooking Scott Peacock and Edna Lewis
GREAT HEALTH BOOK
The Maker’s Diet by Jordan Rubin
GREAT GARDEN BOOKS
Great Garden Companions Sally Jean Cunningham
The Chef’s Garden Terence Conran
Let It Rot! Stu Campbell
The Practical Rock and Water Garden Peter Robinson
RECOMMENDED WEBSITES www.heritagebooks.org
www.graceandtruthbooks.com
www.banneroftruth.org
www.sprinklepublications.net
www.americanvision.org
www.freedomsheritage.com
www.crownrights.com
www.confederatereprint.com
LAMPLIGHTER BOOKS
Melody
The Lamplighter
A Peep Behind the Scenes
Sir Knight of the Splendid Way
Titus A Comrade of the Cross
Christie’s Old Organ
Clean Your Boots Sir?
Tom Watkin’s Mistake
A Hedge of Thorns
Basket of Flowers
Amy and Her Brothers
Rosa of Linden Castle
The Inheritance
Mary Jones and Her Bible
Boys of Grit
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
Doorposts Character Book
Patch the Pirate CD’s
Men of Science Men of God
Moody Science Videos
Jonathon Park Creation CD’s
Christians Liberty Nature Readers
Dover Coloring/Sticker/Paper Doll Books-(These are great books for children to color while you are reading about the particular subject- Medieval Castles, Cathedrals, Colonial, Early American Trades, American Revolution, Lewis Clark, Civil War, Cowboys, Old-fashioned Farm Life…The Sticker Books are great for Science-Birds, Flowers,Forest Animals, Frogs and Toads, Insects, Horses, Reptiles, Solar System… )
Draw Write Now
Hide ‘Em In Your Heart Scripture Memory CD’s
ALL FROM NATURE’S WORKSHOP PLUS(we have personally enjoyed most of the following)-coonskin hats, powder horn, suede vest kit, suede leather moccasins kit, leather pouch kit, rabbit fur pouch, pocket knives, compass, rifles, Birdsong Identiflyer, binoculars, birdhouse construction book, beginning birdwatcher’s book, bird sticker book, bird feeders, magnifying glasses, ant farm, frog hatchery kit, butterfly net, insect mounts, insect sticker book, insect books, nature readers, nature coloring books, Eco journals, nature games, field guides, rocks/minerals, weather books/kits, science kits, microscopes, lab equipment, Apologia curriculum, Moody Science Videos, paint by number books, paper making kit, wood project kits, wood burner, wood burning pattern books, character books, readers, coloring books, mazes, puzzles, stencil books…
GAMES
OUR FAVORITE FAMILY GAMES
Dutch Blitz
Ticket to Ride
Around the World in 80 Days
Oltre Mare
Genoa
The Farming Game
Sequence
Parcheesi
King’s Cribbage
Rummikub
Othello
Axis and Allies
Risk
Scotland Yard
Mystery Express
Ulm
Stratego
Bosworth
Traverse
Cathedral
Pit
Royal Hearts
Pirates Cove
GEOGRAHPY
10 Days in USA
10 Days in Europe
10 Days in Africa
10 Days in Asia
Name That Country
AMERICA
Made For Trade (Colonial America)
Great States
Mad Dash
Snapshots Across America
Oval Office
SPELLING
Spill and Spell
Scrabble
Wordigo (Fast Paced Scrabble)
GARDENING
The Garden Game
CUTEST GAME EVER
Peter Rabbit’s Paths and Burrows
HORSES
Herd Your Horses
VERSION OF BRIDGE
Abridged
GAMES WITH FRIENDS
Taboo
Scattegories
Pictionary
The following is given to new homeschoolers to help give them some direction. Because we used very little curriculum, I can only endorse A Beka and Bob Jones from my personal experience. However, the other materials which I have listed, come highly recommended from other homeschooling parents whom I respect.
CURRICULUM/SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
TRADITIONAL TEXTBOOK APPROACH
A Beka-especially phonics, consumable math workbooks, history
Bob Jones- especially readers, spelling, language
Christian Liberty
UNIT STUDY APPROACH
Konos-all subjects point character traits using the Do, Discover, Drama, Dialogue, and Drill method; but at some point you must teach history chronologically.
Weaver-weaves the academics around scriptures; comprehensive, multi level, color-coded grade levels,
INDEPENDENT STUDY APPROACH
A.C.E.
Alpha Omega
COMPUTER APPROACH
Alpha Omega’s Switched -On Schoolhouse
VERY POPULAR
Math U See
Apologia Science
Spell to Write and Read
Learning Language Arts Through Literature
Easy Grammar
Spelling Power
Sing Spell Read and Write
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
The Learnables
Audio Forum
Rosetta Stone
READING FOR DYSLEXIA
Writing Road to Reading
ACCELERATED DISTANCE LEARNING www.collegeplus.org
Accelerated Distance LearningBrad Voeller
College Without CompromiseScott and Kris Wightman
WRITING HELPS FOR LEFT HANDERS
Zaner Bloser 1-800-421-3018
ESSENTIAL WEBSITE FOR THE FAMILY
www.theresnoplacelikehome-summers.com
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