tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51296559462392752972024-03-17T23:04:03.789-04:00Beautiful Feet Books BlogThe Beautiful Feet Books, Inc., blog. Here you will find all the latest news as well as book reviews, articles, contests, giveaways, and more!Rebecca Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09896229805134058625noreply@blogger.comBlogger412125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129655946239275297.post-5434483902394674022018-03-07T08:29:00.002-05:002018-03-07T08:29:57.644-05:00Around the World Part 1 Video Review
Thank you @UnexpectedHomeschoolers for sharing such a great view of our Around the World with Picture Books. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment and we'll get right back to you.
Rebecca Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09896229805134058625noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129655946239275297.post-29029007373844390552018-02-28T09:34:00.002-05:002018-02-28T09:34:33.354-05:00Announcing our Affiliate Program!
Love BFB? Love blogging and posting about us? We have an affiliate program! Click through the link below to learn how you can help us spread the joy of teaching history using the best literature available. We offer a generous affiliate schedule and bonuses. It's easy to set up and we can help you with custom banners or sidebars, ads, discount codes, giveaways, or specials. Visit the link Rebecca Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09896229805134058625noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129655946239275297.post-22295859666776498362017-09-22T08:00:00.000-04:002017-09-22T10:13:44.629-04:00Teaching Early American History in a One-Room Schoolhouse
Photo from Wikipedia: By Josconklin
Today Kimberly Winkowitsch shares her experience of using our curriculum when she taught in a one-room schoolhouse! Her story is a fascinating glimpse into the Hutterite life and how adaptable our study guides can be to a variety of situations and settings. Without further ado, here's Kimberly:
Walking into the one room K-8 classroom as a full-time Rebecca Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09896229805134058625noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129655946239275297.post-40590502461350496712017-08-28T13:01:00.000-04:002017-08-30T09:46:20.452-04:00Announcing our newest study: Around the World with Picture Books
Today Rea joins us on the blog to share about her newest study! Dear Readers,
Thank you to all the friends and literature lovers who have waited patiently for this new study to be available! It has been quite a labor of love, and it is my fond hope that you and your students will have as many happy, enriching, and rewarding times with it, as I have!
So . . . Here goes! Rebecca Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09896229805134058625noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129655946239275297.post-31723428735998806112017-08-15T13:58:00.001-04:002017-08-27T14:01:19.113-04:00Fighting Fear and Hatred with Story
by Rebecca Manor
Over the past few months I've adopted a bit of an ostrich approach to the news. I haven't been
checking Facebook or reading the news, finding it too sad, too depressing, too disempowering. I've been focusing my attention homeward and but over the weekend I could no longer ignore the news as friends in Charlottesville alerted me to the heartbreaking events of this pastRebecca Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09896229805134058625noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129655946239275297.post-52144995243987234282017-07-31T01:00:00.000-04:002017-08-08T10:10:22.238-04:00$300.00 Giveaway! CLOSED
THIS GIVEAWAY IS OVER. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR ENTRIES!
We are so excited to offer three of you a chance to win a $100.00 gift certificate to Beautiful Feet Books! Just in time to order your curriculum for next year. To enter, simply review a Beautiful Feet Books product on our website or one of the following websites and comment below with the link to the review. You can post reviews on all Rebecca Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09896229805134058625noreply@blogger.com102tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129655946239275297.post-37241663845782737912017-07-25T13:44:00.000-04:002017-07-25T13:44:24.672-04:00Medieval History: A Literature Approach for High School
This study is a journey through some of the best original source material available and is sure to spark your student's curiosity and imagination. Although many people have been taught that the period from 300 to 1522 A.D. was marked by darkness, ignorance, and struggle, this guide will show you that the opposite is true! Rich period literature will show you that it was a time when peopleRebecca Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09896229805134058625noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129655946239275297.post-77048620011386640882017-07-17T11:44:00.000-04:002017-07-17T11:44:38.861-04:00Ancient History: A Literature Approach for Intermediate Grades and High School
Ancient History Intermediate
Ancient History Sr. High
"I purchased this curriculum last year after a few weeks into the year when I realized what I had planned for ancient history was not going to be enough. The guide was thorough, detailed, and organized in a way that we were able to jump right in and start without much planning. I have one student at each level (MS and HS) soRebecca Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09896229805134058625noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129655946239275297.post-63352180917013554322017-07-12T06:00:00.000-04:002017-07-12T06:00:26.281-04:00Medieval History: A Literature Approach for Intermediate Grades
"Don’t stress about teaching medieval history to your children. My kids devour history through literature, using amazing selections from Beautiful Feet Books."
-Dianna from The Kennedy Adventures
"Today, if I had to choose just one program, Beautiful Feet Books would be my top choice at any grade level."
Tina from Tina's Dynamic Homeschool
Before we share anything about our Rebecca Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09896229805134058625noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129655946239275297.post-73574801936727226692017-07-10T07:00:00.000-04:002017-07-11T07:11:14.567-04:00Middle School: Modern American and World History
"We have Modern American and World History here...The book selections are terrific! The teacher's guide has great thought provoking questions. Great for conversations about the readings." -Carmen S.
"Beautiful Feet Books inspired us to learn together, dream big, and discover a more modern, global view of history."
Shawna from Not the Former Things
"The Modern American & WorldRebecca Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09896229805134058625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129655946239275297.post-8312836013853887702017-07-07T05:30:00.000-04:002017-07-07T05:30:06.349-04:00A History of Classical Music: A Literature Approach for Intermediate Grades
"I am not musically inclined at all, however, this study provided an easy way for even me to engage in a classical music study with my children. The CDs, the living books and the extremely easy guide work together to provide a rich study in a doable format that didn't overwhelm our school day and was an excellent addition to our Friday arts focus. The Jumbo pack is worth the investment andRebecca Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09896229805134058625noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129655946239275297.post-38028167576165939042017-07-06T06:00:00.000-04:002017-07-06T06:00:16.723-04:00The History of Science: A Literature Approach
"The History of Science curriculum box was like opening a present on Christmas: a box full of gorgeous books!"
Rebecca from Line upon Line Learning
"This set works equally as well with the science geared kids and the non-science type. All four of my kids have engaged well with the variety of books and experiments suggested in the guide. My now college-aged kids still refer Rebecca Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09896229805134058625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129655946239275297.post-46294432115804053062017-07-05T07:30:00.000-04:002017-07-05T07:30:32.203-04:00History of the Horse
"I bought History of the Horse for my fourth grade daughter, and I am so pleased with my choice! It was a huge hit with her! She mostly loved the great stories and the drawing assignments integrated into the lessons. I felt it was a great curriculum for introducing her to more independent learning and research skills."
Rebecca Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09896229805134058625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129655946239275297.post-56157211669166032512017-07-04T05:00:00.000-04:002017-07-04T05:00:26.587-04:00Happy Independence Day.....and our 3rd Annual D'Aulaire Sale!
3nd Annual D'Aulaire Special
JUST $10 EACH FOR A LIMITED TIME!
We have had the privilege of publishing the beloved works of Ingri and Edgar Parin D'Aulaire for over twenty years. Last year we offered these amazing children's books for just $10 each and we're doing it again! For those that missed out or have yet to discover these classics here's your chance. Rebecca Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09896229805134058625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129655946239275297.post-82101166739340641292017-06-29T15:09:00.002-04:002017-07-01T12:38:27.301-04:00Early American History Intermediate
"This has easily been the most natural and relaxed curriculum I’ve used in my entire eight years of homeschooling. Ever." - Shelly, homeschooling mom of 11
"Our family thoroughly enjoyed the Early American Intermediate study this year. History comes alive with this wonderful collection of books!" - Stacia
"We just finished up the early American package and loved it! The kids Rebecca Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09896229805134058625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129655946239275297.post-21180711265684217482017-06-26T14:26:00.000-04:002017-06-26T14:26:26.173-04:00Early American History for Primary Grades
"The teacher's guide from Beautiful Feet Books is open and go."
"I loved the Early American History Primary Study Guide and how it was laid out. Unlike other guides there isn’t a lot of extra *fluff* or wording. Each lesson is laid out in a simple fashion that takes no prep time, which for this busy momma was really nice!"
"Just opening up the package of books over the summer gotRebecca Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09896229805134058625noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129655946239275297.post-86527425685537492062017-06-21T07:00:00.000-04:002017-06-21T07:00:27.945-04:00Review: Geography Through Literature
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"We used Early American History last year with our 3rd and 1st graders...and a toddler! It was our best year yet! Rich conversations and deep connections--that's why we're homeschooling. These books became the heart of our days."—Kortney G
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We hope you find this helpful. Please never hesitate to contact us with any questions. We can be reached Rebecca Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09896229805134058625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129655946239275297.post-71958476155185061402017-06-19T08:00:00.000-04:002017-06-19T08:10:59.149-04:00Why BFB?
"This has easily been the most natural and relaxed curriculum I’ve used in my entire eight years of homeschooling. Ever." Shelly
"I can't recommend this curriculum to enough people. We used it for my daughter's 4th grade year. I would say the only problem we had was that she loved the books so much that several times when I would assign her the reading, she would tell me she finished Rebecca Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09896229805134058625noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129655946239275297.post-46317266738002110072017-06-14T09:21:00.004-04:002017-06-14T09:21:52.926-04:00Heart Education
"When asking my kiddos about this past year's favorites, my son enthusiastically exclaimed, "History is my favorite!" I know this is in large part because of the wonderful, rich resources you have provided for our family! He has been able to make a solid, heart connection to actual people throughout history - God's people, whom He loves dearly. History is not a "long Rebecca Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09896229805134058625noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129655946239275297.post-31311384668953034942017-06-12T07:00:00.000-04:002017-06-13T15:39:57.283-04:00Teaching Character Through Literature
Our newest guide is now available! It is our revised and expanded Teaching Character Through Literature study and we're so excited about it. We've added titles, authors, Bible verse memory cards, discussion questions, and so much more to this study. It still has notes and lists for both the Primary and Intermediate levels and is a wonderful resource for families seeking to add meaning to their Rebecca Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09896229805134058625noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129655946239275297.post-86062369026860957372017-06-08T14:58:00.000-04:002017-06-08T14:59:36.406-04:00High School: Teaching Modern U.S. and World History
Many parents question their ability to teach their high schoolers at home, but we believe that there is no reason to fear the high school years! And we're here to help. Here's our newest high school level study. It's chock full of great literature because we also believe that just because you're teaching high school level students doesn't mean you have to start using dry, boring textbooks. The Rebecca Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09896229805134058625noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129655946239275297.post-81056664415413457082017-06-07T09:46:00.002-04:002017-06-07T09:49:00.882-04:00Review: Teaching History at the High School Level
Photo: A Diligent Heart
Welcome! Our 2017 REVIEW SERIES continues with a peek at one of our high school level programs. Marlene of A Diligent Heart shares her family's experience using our Modern U.S. and World History for high school. Her review provides all sorts of details on the structure, scope, sequence, and other components of the study and she had this to say about the discussion Rebecca Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09896229805134058625noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129655946239275297.post-16774112369689353412017-06-01T07:00:00.000-04:002017-06-07T09:46:39.922-04:00Review: Do I need the guide?
Our review series continues with a Heidi's review of our Modern American and World history study for grades 5-8. This study picks up where our Early American History studies end and is chock full of wonderful literature selections. One question or comment we often hear is "I'll just buy the books and skip the study guide." This review, as well as all the others we're posting in this Rebecca Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09896229805134058625noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129655946239275297.post-63955379226511320732017-05-31T09:12:00.000-04:002017-06-07T09:46:49.853-04:00Review: Using BFB as a Classical Homeschooler
Photo Credit: Dianna Kennedy
Our review series continues with Dianna of The Kennedy Family Adventures, a Catholic homeschooling mom of five who teaches in a Classical style. Her review of our Medieval History through Literature for grades 4-8 touches on so many topics that we get asked about all the time. For example, here are a few of the questions she answers:
~Will Studying History Rebecca Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09896229805134058625noreply@blogger.com0