We have been doing nature studies for a weeks now and have really enjoyed easing our way into the Charlotte Mason nature study way. I have started reading the HANDBOOK OF NATURE STUDY by Anna B Comstock and we are really starting to get the hang of it. So, you can imagine my surprise when my daughter took our nature study to a new level by bringing home her first pet. And here he/she is: We had been putting off her requests for a turtle for a long time but when it shows up in ... read more
Pinterest Find of the Week
Fun building craft for younger kids. Source: 4herreras.blogspot.com via Tawnee on Pinterest < ... read more
Our Book List – What We Are Reading
Here is what we are reading this: On Going Reading: The Complete Tales of Beatrix Potter by Beatrix Potter - last week we completed The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling - this week we completed How the Leopard Got His Spots Aesop's Fables for Young Readers - this week we completed Stepping Stones - ABeka Reader Chapter Books: The Family Under the Bridge by Natalie Savage Carlson - COMPLETED **Josefina Learns a Lesson, an American Girl by ... read more
Classical Conversation Cycle 3 History Review with Schoolhouse Rock!
As we are closing out our formal year we have been doing some fun review of this year's Cycle 3 Classical Conversations. We are viewing Liberty Kids videos through Discovery Education. The entire series is available and we are really enjoying them. You can also get these through your library in some places. There is a list here of the episodes in order if you need them. Along with these, we are using some Schoolhouse Rocks videos to review some of the basics. This has been a great trip ... read more
Planning out your Next Year with (or without) Classical Conversations
If you are a Classical Conversations family, or thinking about it, you may be in the process of planning out your next school year. If so, a planner is a great way to help you organize everything. There are many great planners out there that can help you get things in order. Below I would like to share some planners to help you get next year in order. Planning with Classical Conversations Classical Conversations has its own planners that make planning your year easy for high ... read more
Pinterest Find of the Week
Classical Conversations board for memory work Source: halfahundredacrewood.blogspot.com via Tawnee on Pinterest ... read more
CurrClick Mother’s Day Sale – Freebies, Hooray!
CurrClick is having a Mother's Day sale, and, as usual, giving away some great curriculum. Everyone loves freebies so be sure to stop by CurrClick May 8 through May 15 and see what they have for you. Be sure take advantage of great sales going on with many publishers as well. ... read more
Classical Conversations and Lapbooking
Classical Conversations has ended for the year for us, though we are continuing our memory work review and working on our US Geography, which is studied in Cycle 3. As we are winding down our year, I have begun my planning for next year and Classical Conversations Cycle 1. We did quite a few lapbooks this year to coincide with CC Cycle 3. Some of the lapbooks were found at Homeschool Share, one of our favorite sites to find free lapbooks, as well as various CC moms who shared their ... read more
Screen Free Week in Review
Screen Free Week was a great success here at our house. Though I, myself, was not totally screen-free, we had a great week spending more family time together and learning that we can do without our screen time. The Kids--The kid did ask for the television throughout the week but did not put up much fuss when reminded we were screen free for the week. Avarie, who is 7, asked several times if the week was over yet but she did quite well. We even stayed away from our computer learning games ... read more
Preparing for Classical Conversations Cycle 1
As we wind down our first year of Classical Conversations, I find we are already planning for next year. This week I will have quite a few Classical Conversations preparation articles as I work through next year's CC plans. Next year is Cycle 1 and we are really looking forward to some great fun leaning about the world and physical science. World geography, physical science, and the Ten Commandments are some of what we will be studying. If you want a great breakdown of a LOT of Cycle 1 ... read more
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