"Little House in the Big Woods" Literature Study for K-3

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One of the very first chapter books I ever read aloud to my kids was Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder, and it was our morning read aloud again this summer.

My kids are now 8, 6, 5 and 2, and it surprised me how quickly they were drawn in this time (well, not so much my 2 year old, ha!) The hunting stories, the Christmas surprises, the fiddle at Grandpa’s dance, going into town… it felt like we had stepped into another time together.

What I love most about Little House in the Big Woods is that it’s both simple and gripping. Each chapter is easy to follow, yet full of lessons in gratitude, wonder, and family life. It quickly became a favorite in our home.

Because it was such a meaningful first read-aloud for us, I put together a gentle literature and language arts study to go along with the book. Something that helped me feel like my school kids were still learning and being engaged with the literature. My goal was to blend comprehension, dictation, narration, and creative work to keep little hands busy so we put some coloring pages and copy work in there as well.

And I want to share the first three chapters of that study with you, completely free. I wanna know how it works for your family. I wanna know if our little family rhythm is helpful for yours, and if maybe I should share what we do for next 5 books we’re studying this year.

Inside the 3-week sample, you’ll find:

• A Parent Guide with summaries, comprehension questions, and vocabulary lists

• A Student Workbook with copy work (both print + cursive), dictation, and coloring pages

• Extras like a pioneer timeline and character charts

Whether you’re just starting with read-alouds, or looking for a gentle way to weave literature into your homeschool days, I hope this guide blesses your family as much as it has mine.

Happy reading,
Joanie

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