Little House on the Prarie

United States
June 30, 2007 7:32am CST
I am sort of taking a survey here. I am looking to use the Little House on the Prarie books for a school theme unit for the kids next year and I was wondering how many of you read these as a child? Also, could you tell me which was your favorite and why? I personally don't think that I had a favorite although I liked all of them. I personally preferred the Boxcar Children books. I have one kid who doesn't like those books at all though,so I can't use them.
4 responses
aprilgrl
@aprilgrl (4460)
• United States
30 Jun 07
I still have the books of "Little House on the Praire" I used to read it all the time.I don't think I had any favorites but I loved them all.I think that will be good to use for school next year as it may be fun to use and learning too. Have a great day.
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aprilgrl
@aprilgrl (4460)
• United States
1 Jul 07
oh they will and it sure will be fun too. I have seen the workbooks at where my daughter goes to get her books (homeschool) I wished that I have done this but now she is older and have graduate, I miss those days. Have fun.
carolscash
@carolscash (9492)
• United States
2 Jul 07
I have never seen workbooks to go with them. Where does she get her books? I might need to check our local bookstores. I did find a Little House cookbook at the library that I think will be a big help for us to use with the cooking of things that we read about.
carolscash
@carolscash (9492)
• United States
1 Jul 07
Thanks. I think I still have mine too. I hope that I can find a good lesson plan using these as I think the kids will love it!!
Darkwing
@Darkwing (21583)
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30 Jun 07
I haven't read the Little House on the Prairie books, but we had a television series here which was based on them. I would think they'd create an ideal theme unit for the kids as they will teach them about past life in America, and maybe even a little bit of history. Why not test it out with one or two kids first, and get their opinions on what they got from the books, then introduce them to your class? Brightest Blessings.
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carolscash
@carolscash (9492)
• United States
1 Jul 07
My class is just two kids as I home school my children. I think it will help make history a little more interesting too. I know the show had a lot of good stuff to it. I think the books are a great learning tool.
Darkwing
@Darkwing (21583)
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2 Jul 07
Yes, I agree with you, they're lovely books and quite educational. I'm sure they'll love to learn from them.
Oeillade
@Oeillade (87)
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30 Jun 07
I loved the Little House on the Prarie books as a child. My favourite was Little House in Big Woods. The television series didn't do justice to the books at all, it was very poor. My baby is due in a couple of months and these are just some of the books I am looking forward to revisiting with my new baby, along with the Narnia books, which I think the film portrays really well. Good luck with your teaching
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carolscash
@carolscash (9492)
• United States
1 Jul 07
Thanks for your input on this subject. I think they are excellent books and would make a great lesson. I have never read the Narnia books or seen the movie. I might check into it too.
myfanwy65
@myfanwy65 (1030)
• United States
30 Jun 07
I loved these books. I can't say I can pick a favorite. I read them over and over. I read a few of the Boxcar Children books but, I didn't like them as much as these.
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carolscash
@carolscash (9492)
• United States
1 Jul 07
I read the Boxcar Children several times too. I am not sure that anyone can pick a favorite book out of this series.