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SUMMARY:Farmer Boy
DESCRIPTION:Farmer Boy\n\n\n\nBy Laura Ingalls Wilder \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nWednesdays\, Jan. 5\, 12\, 19\, 26 & Feb. 2\, 9  \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:00 – 5:45 PM Eastern (4:00 Central\, 3:00 Mountain\, 2:00 Pacific) \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd the “Little House on the Prairie” adventures continue! Share your love of the Little House books with your kids! \n\n\n\nJoin young Almanzo Wilder as he helps his family with chores on the farm to prove that he is responsible. Whether it’s hauling ice from the pond to keep the food cold\, growing a prize-winning pumpkin for the county fair\, or working with taming young colts—in this Club\, your student will learn about responsibility\, growing up\, and relationships during 1870s daily life on the farm. It’s a charming story about family\, love\, commitment\, and endurance that can help your student learn and grow\, too. \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the classic\, Farmer Boy—and follow the Wilder family as they navigate life on the farm in northern New York. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the characters\, themes\, and conflict within the story—and have so much fun learning about life along the way! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nIt’s a Classic. Farmer Boy is the second book in the Little House series by famous author Laura Ingalls Wilder. This book was written about the author’s husband’s experiences and memories of childhood and is intended for a younger audience\, ages 8-12. It’s a charming insight into farming\, families\, and historical fun. \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love reading and learning! Your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts) in storytelling. She grew up in the Midwest reading the Little House books and loves to be a Guide for the stories she loves\, too! When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all of the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University.  \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett currently works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students\, she is excited to be in her role as an Instructor Access Instructor with Aquinas Writing Advantage. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10: 0060581824ISBN-13: 978-0060581824\n\n\n\n(From Barnes & Noble) While Laura Ingalls grows up on the prairie\, Almanzo Wilder is living on a big farm in New York State. Here\, Almanzo and his brother and sisters help with the summer planting and fall harvest. In winter\, there is wood to be chopped and great slabs of ice to be cut from the river and stored. Time for fun comes when the jolly tin peddler visits or\, best of all\, when the fair comes to town. \n\n\n\nAlmanzo wishes for just one thing—his very own horse—and he must prove that he is ready for such a big responsibility. \n\n\n\nAge Range – 8 and up \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nFarmer Boy is a classic that was published in 1933\, which means there are some cultural differences and dated concepts. \n\n\n\nRacism: Almanzo and his friends “play Indian.” Native American cultural identities and language that respects others will be discussed in class\, to learn respectful behavior for instilling healthy cultural perspectives today.Sexism: It is mentioned that women are meant to do all the cooking in the home. Boys are also allowed to talk on Sundays while girls are not. Discussions will touch on men and women’s roles and differences between the past and today.Violence: Almanzo works in fear of “getting a whipping” from his father but does not receive one. There are hunting scenes\, and guns are present\, which may be difficult for sensitive readers. Discussions will touch on the differences between the past and today.\n\n\n\nThere may also be some challenging vocabulary that we discuss together in the Club; readers are encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Chapters 1-5Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 6-10Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 11-15Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 16-20Week 5: Discussion – Chapters 21-25Week 6: Discussion – Chapters 26-29\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nFarmer Boyby Laura Ingalls Wilder$60\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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SUMMARY:Farmer Boy
DESCRIPTION:Farmer Boy\n\n\n\nBy Laura Ingalls Wilder \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nWednesdays\, Jan. 5\, 12\, 19\, 26 & Feb. 2\, 9  \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:00 – 5:45 PM Eastern (4:00 Central\, 3:00 Mountain\, 2:00 Pacific) \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd the “Little House on the Prairie” adventures continue! Share your love of the Little House books with your kids! \n\n\n\nJoin young Almanzo Wilder as he helps his family with chores on the farm to prove that he is responsible. Whether it’s hauling ice from the pond to keep the food cold\, growing a prize-winning pumpkin for the county fair\, or working with taming young colts—in this Club\, your student will learn about responsibility\, growing up\, and relationships during 1870s daily life on the farm. It’s a charming story about family\, love\, commitment\, and endurance that can help your student learn and grow\, too. \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the classic\, Farmer Boy—and follow the Wilder family as they navigate life on the farm in northern New York. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the characters\, themes\, and conflict within the story—and have so much fun learning about life along the way! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nIt’s a Classic. Farmer Boy is the second book in the Little House series by famous author Laura Ingalls Wilder. This book was written about the author’s husband’s experiences and memories of childhood and is intended for a younger audience\, ages 8-12. It’s a charming insight into farming\, families\, and historical fun. \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love reading and learning! Your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts) in storytelling. She grew up in the Midwest reading the Little House books and loves to be a Guide for the stories she loves\, too! When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all of the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University.  \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett currently works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students\, she is excited to be in her role as an Instructor Access Instructor with Aquinas Writing Advantage. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10: 0060581824ISBN-13: 978-0060581824\n\n\n\n(From Barnes & Noble) While Laura Ingalls grows up on the prairie\, Almanzo Wilder is living on a big farm in New York State. Here\, Almanzo and his brother and sisters help with the summer planting and fall harvest. In winter\, there is wood to be chopped and great slabs of ice to be cut from the river and stored. Time for fun comes when the jolly tin peddler visits or\, best of all\, when the fair comes to town. \n\n\n\nAlmanzo wishes for just one thing—his very own horse—and he must prove that he is ready for such a big responsibility. \n\n\n\nAge Range – 8 and up \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nFarmer Boy is a classic that was published in 1933\, which means there are some cultural differences and dated concepts. \n\n\n\nRacism: Almanzo and his friends “play Indian.” Native American cultural identities and language that respects others will be discussed in class\, to learn respectful behavior for instilling healthy cultural perspectives today.Sexism: It is mentioned that women are meant to do all the cooking in the home. Boys are also allowed to talk on Sundays while girls are not. Discussions will touch on men and women’s roles and differences between the past and today.Violence: Almanzo works in fear of “getting a whipping” from his father but does not receive one. There are hunting scenes\, and guns are present\, which may be difficult for sensitive readers. Discussions will touch on the differences between the past and today.\n\n\n\nThere may also be some challenging vocabulary that we discuss together in the Club; readers are encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Chapters 1-5Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 6-10Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 11-15Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 16-20Week 5: Discussion – Chapters 21-25Week 6: Discussion – Chapters 26-29\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nFarmer Boyby Laura Ingalls Wilder$60\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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CATEGORIES:Elementary Readers
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SUMMARY:Little House on the Prairie
DESCRIPTION:Little House on the Prairie\n\n\n\n A “Little House on the Prairie” Series Book\n\n\n\nBy Laura Ingalls Wilder \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecorded Club\n\n\n\nBuy a recording of this club to view at any time! \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd the “Little House on the Prairie” adventures continue! Share your love of the Little House books with your kids! \n\n\n\nJoin young Laura Ingalls as she helps her family move from Wisconsin to Kansas. Learn about the challenges and joys of traveling by covered wagon across this country in this charming story about family\, love\, commitment\, and endurance. \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the classic\, Little House on the Prairie—and follow the Ingalls family as they navigate life on the prairie in Kansas. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the characters\, themes\, and conflict within the story—and have so much fun learning about frontier life along the way! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nLittle House on the Prairie is the third book in the Little House series by famous author Laura Ingalls Wilder. This book was written from the author’s own experiences and memories of childhood and is intended for a younger audience. It is a charming insight into homesteading and frontier life. \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love reading and learning! Your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts) in storytelling. She grew up in the Midwest reading the Little House books and loves to be a Guide for the stories she loves\, too! When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all of the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University.  \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett currently works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students\, she is excited to be in her role as an Instructor Access Instructor with Aquinas Writing Advantage. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10: 0064400026ISBN-13: 978-0064400022\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) Laura Ingalls and her family are heading to Kansas! Leaving behind their home in the Big Woods of Wisconsin\, they travel by covered wagon until they find the perfect spot to build a little house on the prairie. Laura and her sister Mary love exploring the rolling hills around their new home\, but the family must soon get to work\, farming and hunting and gathering food for themselves and for their livestock. Just when the Ingalls family starts to settle into their new home\, they find themselves caught in the middle of a conflict. Will they have to move again? \n\n\n\nThe nine books in the timeless Little House series tell the story of Laura’s real childhood as an American pioneer\, and are cherished by readers of all generations. They offer a unique glimpse into life on the American frontier\, and tell the heartwarming\, unforgettable story of a loving family. \n\n\n\nAge Range – 7 and up \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nLittle House on the Prairie is a classic that was published in 1935\, which means there are some cultural differences and dated concepts. \n\n\n\nRacism: The Ingalls family moves to Kansas and encounter Native Americans. Ma exhibits fear of the Natives and Pa views them as human—these viewpoints will be discussed in class to learn respectful words and instill healthy cultural perspectives today.Violence: Throughout the series\, children are whipped (or threatened) for disobedience. There are hunting scenes\, and guns are present\, which may be tough for sensitive readers. Discussions will touch on the differences between the past and today.Illness: The Ingalls family become ill with fever (now suspected to be malaria).\n\n\n\nThere may also be some challenging vocabulary that we discuss together in the Club; readers are encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Chapters 1-5Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 6-10Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 11-14Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 15-18Week 5: Discussion – Chapters 19-22Week 6: Discussion – Chapters 23-26\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecordings\n\n\n\n\nLittle House on the PrairieBy Laura Ingalls Wilder$37\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n		\n		\n			$37.00 – Purchase Checkout\n							\n					\n						\n							\n						\n						Added to cart
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