Little House in the Big Woods [ Part 1 ]

Today Novel Thoughts takes a look at the last book in the Memoria Press 2nd Grade Homeschool Literature Curriculum with Little House in the Big Woods! This is a big conversation, because it's a pretty big book. As students transition from 2nd to 3rd grade our vision for their abilities grows and we challenge them with a piece of literature that will set the stage of what to expect when they move up to the next grade.

Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder remains an all-time American classic about life on the frontier. The first book in the beloved Little House series begins in 1871 in a log cabin on the edge of the Big Woods of Wisconsin. Four year old Laura, her Pa, her Ma, her sisters Mary and Carrie, and their dog, Jack, all live happily together in the little house. Life as a pioneer is not always easy, especially when preparing for the long Wisconsin winter. But there is also joy and fun as Laura and her family celebrate Christmas, plant crops every spring, harvest in the autumn, and make trips into town. This heartwarming story will introduce students to America’s frontier history through the eyes of a young girl growing up in the safe, warm, and love-filled little house. With the Little House in the Big Woods Set, you will be fully prepared to guide your student to a deeper understanding and appreciation of this timeless American classic.