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Isaiah 54:13~ And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children.tburchell97http://www.blogger.com/profile/06103726503089777329noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149751809855691933.post-42971272738269570052014-09-24T15:46:00.001-04:002014-09-24T15:47:01.823-04:00Composer & Music Study- Ludwig Van Beethoven <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For our Term 1 Composer this year, we're studying the great <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludwig_van_Beethoven" target="_blank">Ludwig Van Beethoven</a>. I decided that as my children are older now, it would be easier for me to blog my plans and then they can go online here and take advantage of the links below to complete their assignments. The added benefit, of course, is being able to share it with my readers as well. <br />
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It's always important to me that they develop an "ear" for the composer we are studying and the only way to accomplish this is to have them listen, listen, and listen some more. The blessing of studying classical composers is that there are so many free and inexpensive resources out there for this. I try to choose a few pieces in particular that I'd love for them to recognize and then just let them enjoy a nice mix of their works. I use <a href="http://amblesideonline.org/ComposerSch.shtml" target="_blank">Ambleside Online's Artist & Composer</a> rotation often for links to great works and ideas for the most important pieces. You will find they have Beethoven scheduled for 2017/2018 Term 3. I don't use their rotations but rather try to look at who we are studying in history and/or who I have the most access to resources for. For Beethoven, the latter was the reason I chose him first. <br />
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The kids will be reading short biographies about Ludwig using the following books that are either free online or I was able to find at our local library. <br />
1- <a href="http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13291" target="_blank">The World's Great Men of Music by Henriette Brower</a>- Beethoven is Chapter 7 <br />
2- <a href="https://librivox.org/stories-of-great-composers-for-children-by-thomas-tapper/" target="_blank">Story of the Great Composers - the chapter on Beethoven</a><br />
3- <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Heroic-Symphony-Anna-Harwell-Celenza/dp/1570915091/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1411583395&sr=1-1&keywords=the+heroic+symphony" target="_blank">The Heroic Symphony by Anna Harwell Celenza</a> (I've posted a link to the book on Amazon but I was able to find it at our local library) <br />
4-<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Ludwig-Van-Beethoven-Musical-Stories/dp/0531119092/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1411583466&sr=1-2&keywords=ludwig+van+beethoven+musical+genius" target="_blank">Ludwig Van Beethoven: Musical Genius by Brendan January</a> (I also found this at our local library although it is available very inexpensively on Amazon) <br />
5- <span id="btAsinTitle"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Beethoven-Kids-Life-Music-Activities-ebook/dp/B005XCUYGK/ref=sr_1_9?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1411583547&sr=1-9&keywords=ludwig+van+beethoven" target="_blank">Beethoven for Kids: His Life and Music with 21 Activities (For Kids series)</a> - this is a wonderful resource, especially for bright elementary and middle school children and is available free if you have Kindle Unlimited. </span><br />
6- Beethoven : The story of a little boy who was forced to practice by Thomas Tapper - <a href="http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34737" target="_blank">available free online.</a> <br />
7- <span class="a-size-large" id="productTitle"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0974650560/simplycharlot-20/" target="_blank">Ludwig Beethoven and the Chiming Tower Bells by Opal Wheeler</a> - as my library doesn't carry this book, this will probably be the one I splurge on for Composer study this term. We have used Mrs. Wheeler's composer biographies in the past with much enjoyment so I am more apt to spend on her books. </span><br />
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I will expect them to complete a Notebooking Page about Beethoven's life and accomplishments. They're also to place Beethoven in their Book of Centuries, and map out his birthplace and home. We use <a href="http://practicalpages.wordpress.com/free-pages/famous-musicians-pages/" target="_blank">free notebooking pages and timeline pieces from Practical Pages, here.</a> <a href="http://makingmusicfun.net/htm/f_printit_free_printable_worksheets/beethoven-coloring-page.htm" target="_blank">Making Music Fun also has a coloring page</a> that you could print and allow the kids to color while listening to his works. My children still enjoy coloring while listening and they add this to their notebooking section on the musician/composer. <br />
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Listen! As I said, they will be listening to Beethoven throughout the term. We began the study by listening to<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Famous-Composers-Darren-Henley/dp/9626343680" target="_blank"> Famous Composers by Darren Henley.</a> We checked this out from our library and renew it often, or return it and place it on hold again. I really should just purchase it as we listen to them more than once to hear the music and also the stories about the composers. This audio book gives a brief biography with interesting tidbits about the composers' personalities intertwined with pieces of their music. It's a great way to introduce the kids to the new composer for the term. <br />
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I am going to attempt to follow the Ambleside Online recommendations for the pieces to listen to. I like the kids to listen to each piece for a week before moving on to the next. My hopes are that if they hear them, they will at least recognize a few pieces per composer and learn to enjoy it. <br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6z4KK7RWjmk" target="_blank">1. Symphony 5</a><br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Tr0otuiQuU" target="_blank"> 2. Piano Sonata 14 (Moonlight, Opus 27)</a> (mentioned in Famous Composers) <br />
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**I MUST add here, as I type this and test links, my 11 year old just shouted from the table where they are doing math work, "Moonlight Sonata!" See? It works! She remembered it from listening to Famous Composers several times. <br />
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3. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXLKu-HglnM" target="_blank">Razumovsky String Quartets Opus 59</a>,<br />
4. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSeg69d3CQ8" target="_blank">Piano Concerto 5 (Emperor, Opus 73)</a><br />
5. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MqrBauptrE" target="_blank">Symphony 7</a><br />
6. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0Avp2Z9XS4" target="_blank">Fidelio</a><br />
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I find a lot of the music at the library on CD and also online. I often play their composer's selection while they are working on art, during lunchtime or during board games. We spend a couple of hours a week in the van driving Chance to his classes, running errands, heading to American Heritage Girls' meetings and events, and farm shows and swaps so we often spend that time listening and enjoying the composer of the term together. <br />
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For Beethoven, in addition to Famous Composers, we are also listening to <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Beethoven-Lives-Upstairs-Classical-Kids/dp/B00000212L" target="_blank">Beethoven Lives Upstairs</a> which I found at our local library. <br />
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We will spend all of Term 1, listening to, reading about, researching and notebooking and writing about Ludwig Van Beethoven in a <a href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/planning/curriculum-guide/music-study/" target="_blank">Charlotte Mason style</a>. For more enjoyable books and links to Beethoven materials, visit <a href="https://apps.simplycharlottemason.com/resources/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&keywords=Beethoven&order=recommended" target="_blank">Simply Charlotte Mason's page</a>. <br />
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For some more ideas and downloads you can use with Beethoven, follow the links below:<br />
<a href="http://www.homeschoolshare.com/beethoven_lives_upstairs.php" target="_blank">Beethoven Lives Upstairs Lapbook from Homeschool Share</a><br />
<a href="http://notebookingfairy.com/2011/11/composer-notebooking-page/" target="_blank">Blank Composer Notebook Pages from the Notebooking Fairy </a><br />
<a href="http://www.classical.net/music/comp.lst/beethoven.php" target="_blank">Classical.net's Beethoven page</a><br />
<a href="http://makingmusicfun.net/htm/f_mmf_music_library/hey-kids-meet-ludwig-van-beethoven.htm" target="_blank">Making Music Fun's Beethoven Page with an available app</a><br />
<a href="https://musopen.org/music/composer/ludwig-van-beethoven/" target="_blank">Free Beethoven MP3s</a><br />
<a href="http://momsmustardseeds.com/2012/08/composer-and-classical-music-study-for-kids/" target="_blank">How to use the Young Scholar's Guide to Composer's for Music Study</a><br />
<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/TheEggBasket/music-composer-study/" target="_blank">For more outstanding links to Music & Composer study, follow us on Pinterest. </a><br />
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For us, studying composers a la' Charlotte Mason style, simply means, using some living books to learn about their lives and what made them great (hopefully incorporating their Christianity into things), enjoying and absorbing their music, and narrating and notebooking what we've learned. For Term 2, we will move on to Tchaikovsky, which I hope to blog about very soon. I hope you find some of these resources helpful in your own studies. <br />
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Blessings, <br />
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">Tiffany</span></em> tburchell97http://www.blogger.com/profile/06103726503089777329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149751809855691933.post-26783875769567224192012-08-30T11:14:00.000-04:002012-09-17T19:33:04.925-04:00Homeschooling & Homesteading<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Nature Study- Chicks & Chickens</span></span>~ We are blessed to have two small "flocks" of our own lovely chicks to use for this nature study. I'll mention several books we're using as we learn about and raise our chickens but having a YOUNG chick for the students to touch and observe is ideal, as with any nature study topic via the Charlotte Mason method. If you have the opportunity, try to visit a farm, local farm animal sale/swap, friend's flock, or something similar. Ask around, you might be surprised at who has some fine feathered producers in thier backyard! Backyard Chickens are becoming more of the "norm" as many of us move towards a more sustainable, chemical-free, home-grown lifestyle!<br />
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I'm also posting some photos (albeit grainy because I only used my camera phone) and videos we managed to snag while doing our Nature Study. Feel free to use them to discuss with your kids! You can also visit my new blog, <a href="http://www.oureggbasket.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Egg Basket</a> where I will soon have many more posts, photos, videos, and ideas for chickens and their owners! </div>
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If you are new to nature study, whether a homeschooler or school mom who wants to spend some time this summer studying and appreciating nature with your children, check out the Outdoor Hour Challenge's from Barb <a href="http://www.handbookofnaturestudy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">here.</a> </div>
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<em><strong>First things first... Mom's Prep!</strong></em> <br />
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I read, "The Handbook of Nature Study" by Anna Botsford Comstock pgs. 47-50. If you don't have a copy of this book you can find it <a href="http://archive.org/details/handbookofnature002506mbp">here online for free</a>. As you can see from my photo with Katie (above) mine is nice and worn with TONS of highlighting, garden soil, dew, and bookmarks. This is one of those books I have never regretted purchasing. I use it over and over and over. We use it with each nature study and sometimes just because we find something outdoors or someone (dear hubby or kiddos) brings something home we need to know more about! :) <br />
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Now- out with the kiddos to study, observe, and sketch together! <br />
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We gathered up our first "flock" of chicks and let them out to free range. This group of four lovely ladies is about 16 weeks old. We were graciously given these four gals by a dear, homeschooling friend who's children had incubated and hatched thier eggs. It was a win-win and now HER girls don't have to totally give up thier wonderful babies because local families took them in and now they can visit them :).<br />
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I had planned on doing a chicken nature study as soon as we recieved them but much of what Ms. Comstock wrote about in the <em>Chicken Ways</em> lesson is for younger chicks. However, they made great comparisons to the younger chicks we just picked up last weekend from the amazing <a href="http://www.thefarmmama.com/" target="_blank">Farm Mama</a>. <br />
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* Sidenote* If you're ever looking for more chicks or chickens, I whole heartedly recommend this breeder, she is <a href="http://www.thefarmmama.com/" target="_blank">"Like No Udder!"</a> Ha ha, sorry, that's her slogan but it's so cute. She honestly is amazing, great with my kids at teaching them about each and every chicken, good husbandry, made herself available on a holiday to help us with sick chickens, and she specializes in rare, exotic, and heritage breeds. I mention this during a nature study because she IS the reason we added our first pairs I'm going to mention and talked to the children about conservation and their pairs that are endangered. <br />
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Since we are not housing the two flocks together yet, the kids went inside to grab the brooder (Rubbermaid tub style) and bring the 4-5 week old chicks outdoors to enjoy some of the amazing weather and make it easier to interact with both sets of chicks and sketch them all at the same time. <br />
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Of course, the kids had to make over each of thier chicks for a few moments before we got down to sketching. :) They each have 3 chicks now and each child has different breeds than the others so they have been quite focused on learning more about their specific breeds. One of their new favorite websites is<a href="http://www.mypetchicken.com/"> My Pet Chicken</a>. If you're doing a Chicken Nature Study as well, it's a great site with tons of information and photographs. My 3 kids LOVE to browse this one. <br />
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As the kids began sketching thier chicks, I began going through the questions for observation in <br />
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1.We talked about the egg tooth and what it was for. We had reviewed this when we hatched some eggs years ago. Obviously, our 16 week old hens no longer have their egg tooth. I wasn't certain about the 4 & 5 week old chicks so we picked each of them up to look for it. :) Great observations! Unfortunately, no egg tooths on these babies either. We did a review discussion as a reminder of what the egg tooth is for. <br />
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2. We looked at and felt the difference of the down on our baby chicks compared to the feathers our 4 month olds have acquired. All of the 4-5 week olds have feathers as well as the down so there was great comparison there. We talked about the difference in the babies also, how A's <a href="http://www.mypetchicken.com/chicken-breeds/La-Fleche-B60.aspx">La Fleche</a> chicks have most all of their feathers alrady while C's <a href="http://www.mypetchicken.com/chicken-breeds/Cochin-B30.aspx">Cochin Frizzle</a> and <a href="http://www.mypetchicken.com/chicken-breeds/Silkie-Bantam-B100.aspx">Silkie</a> have hardly any. In the middle were B's <a href="http://www.mypetchicken.com/chicken-breeds/Faverolles-B47.aspx">Salmon Favorolles</a> who had a nice amount of new feathers and baby chick down. It was also easy to see how A's<a href="http://www.mypetchicken.com/chicken-breeds/La-Fleche-B60.aspx"> La Fleche</a> are able to fly so well and the others are not. After looking at the older girls' feathers it was even more evident. <br />
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4. Since we do not have laying hens yet we didn't have the opportunity to observe the chicks with their mothers, however, by merely paying close attention to the chicks own habits, we were able to deduce that baby chickens feed themself from the beginning, different from the robin chicks. We've also consistently observed Abbey (our flock "leader), B's <a href="http://www.mypetchicken.com/chicken-breeds/Orpington-B80.aspx">Buff Orpington</a> play the brave chick when we present them with new produce to try. She rushes over and pecks at the new treat before any of the others will dare. It's normally followed by A's <a href="http://www.mypetchicken.com/chicken-breeds/Rhode-Island-B97.aspx">Rhode Island Red</a>, Katniss, my <a href="http://www.mypetchicken.com/chicken-breeds/Plymouth-Rock-B85.aspx">Barred Plymouth Rock,</a> Flossie, and lastly by C's sweet <a href="http://www.mypetchicken.com/chicken-breeds/Barnevelder-B21.aspx">Barnevelder,</a> who seems to always miss out on much of the treat sadly. She's a quiet, docile girl and the others are fully aware of this and tend to take advantage. <br />
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5. The children were aware of <a href="http://www.mypetchicken.com/catalog/Baby-Chick-Supplies/Chick-Grit-5lb-bag-p1133.aspx">grit</a> because we had to discuss its importance and they went with me to the feed store to purchase it. They also told me during our nature study time yesterday they had observed the different chickens eating rocks and gravel since they've been old enough to live outside and free range a bit. We had not discussed the term gizzard :) and they found it to be a funny name. I don't know why but it is a bit funny sounding! <br />
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6. We talked about how the chicks have a "funny way" of drinking their water. Once we discussed the reason behind it, it seemed to all make sense. I took a short video of Abbey taking a drink in case you don't have chickens to observe. I hope I caught it enough to view. Once I read the information from the HNS after they all gave me an, "I have no idea why they drink like that." answer, they all did the, "OH!! THAT'S why they do that!" at the same time. Isn't homeschooling amazing? They could all describe to me HOW they chickens and chicks took in their water but not why. Thanks to this nature study and their wonderful observations in the field, they now understand WHY they drink this way and it's not something they will likely forget! I guess dipping low and filling your bottom beak like a cup and then throwing your head back so the water is forced down your throat is a memorable thing! Now they understand the lack of muscles is the reason for their funny behavior and it makes perfect sense!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">C's Cochin Frizzle, Sarah</td></tr>
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7. Interestingly enough, none of my kids had noticed the 4 older hens sleeping with their heads tucked between their own wings yet. They had giggled and mentioned time and time again how Stella, C's Barnevelder, especially tried to crawl UNDER the other hens when they were roosting in the coop and how odd it was. We talked about point #7 and as we did, A said to me, "Look mom! Katie is doing it now!" speaking of Katie, A's La Fleche hen, sleeping in the brooder with her tiny beak placed under her little wing. Suddenly, Stella trying to get under the other hens also made sense to us. Similar to sleeping under a mother hen's wing (which being incubated she hadn't ever done) she was trying to tuck in under her flock mates in the evening. It wasn't surprising to us since she's the sweetheart of the group. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A's La Fleche hen & roo and C's silkie peeking</td></tr>
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8. My kids told me this morning that when they checked the brooder and found the chicks sleeping that Sarah, C's<a href="http://www.mypetchicken.com/chicken-breeds/Cochin-B30.aspx"> Cochin Frizzle,</a> was also sleeping with her beak tucked in her own wing and little Juliet, B's <a href="http://www.mypetchicken.com/chicken-breeds/Faverolles-B47.aspx">Salmon Favorolle</a>, was sleeping with her head under KYLE's ,A's<a href="http://www.mypetchicken.com/chicken-breeds/La-Fleche-B60.aspx"> La Fleche Rooster</a>, wing! I love when my children continue learning, observing, discussing, and exploring days/weeks/months/years after we enjoy a nature study together! It encourages me and reminds me that the ideas/process of Charlotte Mason's teachings work! <br />
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9. -13. These lesson questions were all concerning the hen's noises and conversations. This was another fun discussion. My children became very animated and involved in telling me all about the indiviual hen's personalities and "voices."<br />
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They were so excited to tell me which chickens made which noises for what reasons! This was clearly an area they felt some expertise in before the study. We went through the different reasons fore their noises and they agreed with them and felt they'd experienced most of them. Other than the hens wonderous cackle when she lays an egg because our girls aren't old enough to lay yet. We are all excitedly waiting for that time and loving that our hens will clue us in when it's happened! <br />
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Although each hen has similar noises as Ms. Comstock states, they all seem to have their own "voices" as well. Abbey and Katniss can be louder (especially for hens!) but we're not surprised as they are the agressors of the bunch. <br />
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Those of you who are familiar with chickens might not be surprised by Katniss since she is a Rhode Island Red, however, Abbey is a Buff Orpington! Many of our friends who have chickens and other "chicken people" at the local farm animal swap/sale are surprised by this since Orpingtons are known to be docile. <br />
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I think our Abbey is just a bit spunky like her human mama, my B! :) We often tease each other that the hens behave like their owners. While Abbey can be vocal and somtimes pushy with the other hens she seems to be completely enamoured with my daughter, B. B can go out and pick her up and just walk around talking and going about her outside business with Abbey under her arm. It cracks us up to watch the "bullyish" Abbey be such a docile pet chicken when she's with B. We just laugh and tell B she's a natural chicken mama and Abbey recognizes she is hers even though we all take part in their care! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Katniss, A's Rhode Island Red</td></tr>
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Katniss, A's Rhode Island Red, has a good voice on her, much like Abbey. Although Katniss is not quite the bully Abbey is, she seems to always be rushing in the mix right behind Abbey. Since my A & B are twins, it's similar to their own behavior. B is the more outspoken and A supports her. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flossie, my barred plymouth rock</td></tr>
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Flossie, my Barred Plymouth Rock, seems to be the mama of the group, clucking away at the other hens as if directing, consoling or scolding them about this or that. :) She's like me.<br />
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Stella, C's Barnevelder is a complete sweetie, her sounds are so soft and sweet it makes us all want to scoop her up and shower her with so much love! <br />
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14.-15. concerns roosters. Our little roos are only 4 & 5 weeks old so we don't have firsthand experience with them as adults yet. I did go over the information in the HNS and we discussed it along with the other information we have gleaned from other "chicken people" and books over the past 8 weeks of owning chickens. It all meshed together. <br />
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16. The last question in this lesson is about the chickens' natural enemies. Any responsible chicken owner needs to be familiar with thier local enemies to protect their flock and make decisions on how to protect them appropriately. My children were fairly familiar with most of the listed enemies from simply being a part of a chicken raising family and helping design and construct our coop and pen. It's amazing the information they absorb on these types of family projects. As anyone using Nature Study, especially a la Charlotte Mason knows, organic education is often more easily absorbed and remembered than the strictly classroom textbook style. I was proud to hear my kids tell me all about their chickens' enemies and what we've done to protect them from them BEFORE I mentioned anything Ms. Comstock had written. <br />
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Here are two of the books about starting with chickens I mentioned in the beginning, don't laugh, they may be simple but if you're just starting out , I found them to be solid albeit basic information specifically related to chickens. <br />
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If you are also interested in sustainability and backyard homesteading, here's another book I recommend and found quite useful with good information. <br />
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Finally, here are the nature study sketches and notebook pages my kids created from our nature study time. I hope you enjoy them and have an opportunity to soon discover the wonderful world of chickens with your family!<br />
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To learn more about our chicken adventures and information on sustainable living and homemaking in general, please visit my other blog at <a href="http://www.mpil.blogspot.com/">My Imperfectly Perfect Life</a>! <br />
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C's Nature Study Page about his chicks, Stella, Sarah, and Selana:<br />
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We loved our chicken Nature Study and continue to love it as we live it each day! I must admit chicken ownership/farming has been amazing and joyous. There's something about doing it together as a family and having that responsibility with my children while teaching them about God's great creation and sustainability. I can't wait until we recieve our first eggs! <br />
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Leave us comments! Do you have chickens? What breeds? What are some treats they like? Did you do a nature study? <br />
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Love, <br />
Tiff, the kids, the pups, the cats, Digger (the turtle), & the chicks! <3<br />
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<a href="http://journeyingwithjoy.blogspot.com/search/label/TOG%20year%202">Disclaimer...from Journeying with Joy</a><br />
I'm working on Tapestry of Grace Lesson plans this morning for Year 2 and I often Google TOG to see what other moms/families are doing. Since I have such an ecclectic style of CM and Classical Christian Education, I never know where I'll find ideas and resources that will work for my family.<br />
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In the midst of hanging out on this holiday and looking through blogs and resources, I happened across this <a href="http://journeyingwithjoy.blogspot.com/search/label/TOG%20year%202">post from Journeying with Joy .</a> The post really hit home for me and touched my heart so I HAD to share it with you. Take a breath this morning and read it, we could all use this wonderful encouragement!<br />
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Stay tuned for a new Nature Study post today or tomorrow. It's been TOO long since I posted a good N.S. post and with the arrival of a new "friend" to observe and care for Friday night (a baby Eastern Mud Turtle) it was good timing for one! <br />
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Love, <br />
Tiff<br />
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Our artist rotation this term will be Degas and Manet. We are beginning Term 2 on Monday when we return from our Christmas break. I'm going to break the study up into 6 weeks each- weeks 11-16 will be devoted to Degas and weeks 17-22 to Manet. <br />
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To begin our study of Edgar Degas (day-GAH) (French, 1834-1917), <br />
I took two of the Degas paintings I located free online and sent them to walmart to be processed as photographs. I had them each printed in an 8 x 10 and then I inserted them into these great photo magnet sleeves I found for about $2 and placed them on the fridge. I love this idea, it's inexpensive but everytime my monkeys go into the fridge they will get another look at the artwork. :) Cheap yet effective and you can't beat that! <br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-f9B3i_oVMe4/TvtKO4W1vqI/AAAAAAAAFRg/sLHgWuOEkb0/s1600/degas+ballet+rehear.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-f9B3i_oVMe4/TvtKO4W1vqI/AAAAAAAAFRg/sLHgWuOEkb0/s320/degas+ballet+rehear.jpg" width="320" /></a>The two we are starting with (I'm planning to use 3 pieces this way- two weeks each piece) are <em>Ballet Rehearsal On Stage</em> and <em>Racehorses in Front of the Grandstand</em> 1866-68. I downloaded both pieces from <a href="http://www.edgar-degas.org/">Edgar Degas- The Complete Works</a>. You'll find more than enough paintings to choose from on this website. Ambleside Online has their recommendations also if you click <a href="http://www.amblesideonline.org/ArtSch.shtml">here</a>. You will need to scroll down a bit because Degas and Manet were their selected artists for 2002/2003 Term 2. <br />
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I wanted a painting that included dancers because it was a favorite subject of Degas and delights my daughters but also something a bit more masculine for my son. I'm not sure he could study ballerinas for the entire six weeks! I haven't decided on the final piece yet. I'm considering letting my children choose it as they study his other works in our books and through the <a href="http://store.doverpublications.com/0486403912.html">stickers</a> I've purchased them. <br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WRegyDiSdT0/TvtLWXTa3bI/AAAAAAAAFR4/6hvomfcySrw/s1600/Racehorses-in-Front-of-the-Grandstand-1866-68.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="249" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WRegyDiSdT0/TvtLWXTa3bI/AAAAAAAAFR4/6hvomfcySrw/s320/Racehorses-in-Front-of-the-Grandstand-1866-68.jpg" width="320" /></a> We always begin our new artist study with the first piece of art. I'll present the painting (this term it will be Ballet Rehearsal On Stage) and have them all look at it. I'll then tell them a bit about the artist, not the full biography, just some basic facts about him. I'll tell them where he was born and grew up and what years he lived. We'll then talk about his style and with Degas I'll mention that although he didn't consider himself an Impressionist, he was always grouped with them. <br />
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The book,<a href="http://simplycharlottemason.com/basics/started/charlotte-mason-method/#picturestudy"> "Discovering Great Artists" by MaryAnn F. Kohl & Kim Solga </a>(one of my favorite books that I use again and again) has two very brief introductory paragraphs about Degas on pages 40-41 that I will probably begin with. I don't purchase all of our homeschool books but this is one I did purchase because we use it again and again- I would have no problem recomending this book as a "purchase book" for anyone using the Charlotte <br />
Mason or even the Classical methods. You can purchase it through the <a href="http://simplycharlottemason.com/basics/started/charlotte-mason-method/#picturestudy">link from Amazon.</a> <em>I am an affiliate and I will get credit if you do but that is not why I recommend the book. I like to add that in when I include these amazon links to be upfront. :)</em> <br />
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My next step would be to have the children "narrate" the picture to me. This was always fun when they were younger but now that they are a little older (2-3rd graders and a 5th grader) and they've been doing this for a couple of years, I enjoy it even more. They remember so much more and when they begin to compare one artist to another or one painting to another it brings me such true delight. It's those moments that make me praise God for leading me to homeschooling! <a href="http://simplycharlottemason.com/">Simply Charlotte Mason</a> has a paragraph explaining how to have children narrate a picture <a href="http://simplycharlottemason.com/basics/started/charlotte-mason-method/#picturestudy">here</a>. </div>
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I'll assign them to read a simple biography about Degas during this time. They will definitely be reading the book, <a href="http://simplycharlottemason.com/basics/started/charlotte-mason-method/#picturestudy">"Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists ~ Degas" by Mike Venezia</a>. When we first began reading this series a few year's ago, it was difficult to find them in our library but now I've noticed my library has many of them. You could check your local library prior to purchasing. It's an easy to read picture book but chock full of good information and great cartoon drawings that my children have really enjoyed. My 5th grader will still be assigned this book to read (in one sitting of course) for our Degas study. </div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T3pWwbXiSCI/TvtYeW65PBI/AAAAAAAAFSo/TlBJKVivac4/s1600/The-Dance-Class-1873-76.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T3pWwbXiSCI/TvtYeW65PBI/AAAAAAAAFSo/TlBJKVivac4/s320/The-Dance-Class-1873-76.jpg" width="277" /></a>My plan is to study each picture at least twice a week and narrate each time. At this stage I'm looking for them to know more about the picture with each study time. I'll have them all complete a <a href="http://www.homeschoolwithindexcards.com/Notebooking_Forms/ArtistBiographySheet.pdf">notebooking page</a> about Degas and my 5th grader will also need to complete a page about each picture. I'm going to have him choose his favorite of the three on the last week of our Degas study and ask him to write a paragraph explaining WHY he chose that picture. You can find free notebooking pages <a href="http://www.homeschoolwithindexcards.com/Notebooking_Forms/ArtistBiographySheet.pdf">here</a> from Homeschooling with Index Cards <a href="http://homeschoolwithindexcards.com/Notebooking-Forms.html">free notebooking forms</a> section. A HUGE thank you to this mom who's artist biography form I've used for a couple of years! You can also find artist notebooking page freebies at <a href="http://notebookingpages.com/archives/1022">NotebookingPages.com here. </a></div>
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I will give them the Degas sticker book and split it evenly (very important in my house :)) and let each of them choose thier favorite paintings from the book. They then put those stickers on a notebooking page and label each of them. The <a href="http://store.doverpublications.com/0486403912.html">sticker book I linked</a> does include two photos that are too close to nude for my comfort so I will remove those two from the book before giving the book to my kids. That leaves 14 pictures so they'll get 4 a piece, still a good deal for $1.50 and it's a great way for them to make the paintings accessible for them to view later (we'll put the notebook page they stick them to and label them on in their art study notebooks.) </div>
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We will complete a <a href="http://store.doverpublications.com/048642376x.html">coloring page</a> of one of Degas' paintings. I normallly let them choose their favorite. I love the color and paint your own ... paintings! What an amazing way to get the mental picture in your mind by working on it yourself! </div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MPojHw_6rh4/TvtYLqJ6n2I/AAAAAAAAFSc/DGvwDfLonT0/s1600/degas+puzzle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MPojHw_6rh4/TvtYLqJ6n2I/AAAAAAAAFSc/DGvwDfLonT0/s1600/degas+puzzle.jpg" /></a>I have a <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003LLVQJO/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=homescblessi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003LLVQJO">SCHOLASTIC Edgar Degas "The Dance Class" Jigsaw Puzzle - 24 piece</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=homescblessi-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B003LLVQJO" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />">puzzle that portrays <em>The Dancers</em></a> I found through Scholastic last year and we'll work on that together throughout the first week or two. My hopes are that the children will form the mental picture Charlotte Mason speaks about concerning art from the time required of them to look at the painting to complete the puzzle. I've posted the <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003LLVQJO/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=homescblessi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003LLVQJO">SCHOLASTIC Edgar Degas "The Dance Class" Jigsaw Puzzle - 24 piece</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=homescblessi-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B003LLVQJO" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />">link to order it through Amazon</a> but it is more expensive. You'll have to decide it's value to your art study and decide whether or not to purchase it. </div>
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We are going to complete two projects from MaryAnn F. Kohl's "Discovering Great Artists." One involves showing movement in their art and the other involves working with chalk on a damp fabric piece. I'm very excited to enjoy these with the kids. </div>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0794514529/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il?ie=UTF8&tag=homescblessi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0794514529"><img border="0" src="http://ws.assoc-amazon.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&Format=_SL110_&ASIN=0794514529&MarketPlace=US&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&tag=homescblessi-20&ServiceVersion=20070822" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=homescblessi-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0794514529" style="border: currentColor !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
We will create a final project from the <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0794514529/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=homescblessi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0794514529">The Usborne Art Treasury</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=homescblessi-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0794514529" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />">"Usborne Art Treasury.</a>" This book has a short, one page explanation of the picture, <em>Dancers in Blue</em>, drawn by Dega in 1897. After the informational page there's a project using dark, rough paper and pastels to create their own pastel dancers. I'm going to use this last fun project during our final week of Degas by then I hope they have a solid feel for his work and will create masterpieces in his style. <br />
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A brief quote from Degas that can be used for copywork or dictation, <br />
<em><span style="color: #741b47;">"Painting is easy when you don't know how, but very difficult when you do." ~</span></em> <br />
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We'll read other books about Degas from the library. A few I've planned are:<br />
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<em>What Makes a Degas a Degas?</em> by Richard Muhlberger<br />
<em>Marie in fourth position: the story of Degas's "The little dancer" </em>by Amy Littlesugar<br />
<em>Degas and the little dancer: a story about Edgar Degas</em> by Laurence Anholt <br />
<a class="boldBlackFont2" href="http://www.blogger.com/"><em><span style="background-color: white;">Degas and
the dance : the painter and the petits rats, perfecting their art </span></em></a><span style="background-color: white;">by Susan Goldman Rubin</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">I found all of the above titles at my local library so check your library for books on Degas in the juvenile section. I do not make these books "difficult reads" in general because I want to introduce them to the artists and their art and teach them to love, enjoy, and remember it. </span><br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VBeeccU_koI/TvumwuH6j7I/AAAAAAAAFTM/EVA8MtFYL6Q/s1600/degas+and+the+little+dancer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="background-color: white;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VBeeccU_koI/TvumwuH6j7I/AAAAAAAAFTM/EVA8MtFYL6Q/s1600/degas+and+the+little+dancer.jpg" /></span></a><span style="background-color: white;">For my 5th grader, I've requested the following book from our library:</span><br />
<a class="boldBlackFont2" href="http://www.blogger.com/"><span style="background-color: white;"><em>Meet Edgar Degas</em> / National Gallery of Canada ;
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<span style="background-color: white;">I have not previewed it yet, I was interested because of the following description:</span><br />
<a class="normalBlackFont1" href="http://www.blogger.com/"><em><span style="background-color: white;">Presents the life and paintings of Edgar Degas in a first person narrative drawn
from letters, notebooks, and people's stories about the artist.</span></em></a><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">I'm hoping it will be a great opportunity to give my son</span> a taste of using primary resources. <br />
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That is our plan so far for our Edgar Degas artist study. Have you planned your next artist study? Is there something fun and engaging you're doing with your children? I'd love to hear about it! I'm always looking for new ideas to keep my children interested! <br />
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For more information on picture study in general, <a href="http://higherupandfurtherin.blogspot.com/2006/12/our-picture-studies.html">Higher Up and Further In</a> has an incredibly organized system set up in her homeschool. You can read more about it<a href="http://higherupandfurtherin.blogspot.com/2006/12/our-picture-studies.html"> here</a>. Love the idea of having all of her children keep their own copies of each piece in a book of art! <br />
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Here is some basic biographical information about Degas from Wikipedia.com and some additional product links you might find interesting! Please leave comments and send photos of your own Degas artist studies! I'll be posting our results as well! <br />
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Much love, <br />
Tiff<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><em>Edgar Degas</em></span> (19 July 1834 - 27 September 1917), was a French artist famous for his work in painting, sculpture, printmaking and drawing. He is regarded as one of the founders of Impressionism although he rejected the term, and preferred to be called a realist. A superb draughtsman, he is especially identified with the subject of the dance, and over half his works depict dancers. ~<br />
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</div>tburchell97http://www.blogger.com/profile/06103726503089777329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149751809855691933.post-77297112473058375322011-11-17T07:51:00.001-05:002011-11-17T09:06:01.273-05:00Inspiration<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u><span style="font-size: x-large;">I</span>nspiration</u> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">by definition is the stimulation to do creative work, somebody or something that inspires, creativeness, a good idea, or a divine influence. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">As homeschoolers we are inspired in innumerable, extraordinary ways. As Christian homeschoolers, we are inspired by "divine influence" through the calling and leadership of our Lord supporting, guiding, and loving us through our journey. We are blessed by the opportunity to cultivate loving, positive relationships for ourselves and our children. I've felt particularly rewarded by the inspiring friendships my children and I have acquired through our lifestyle of home educating. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">A popular remark among homeschooling parents is the consummate relationships between children of varying age groups. It is not unusual to witness 9th graders tending to preschoolers or 7th and 4th graders playing games together. Each of the children gaining enjoyment and education from each other, even in their time of play. The benefits reaching the younger children and the older children in life lessons and encouragement. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">As a homeschooling mom, I've had the opportunity to gain insights, support, and wisdom from countless other moms I've grown to know and love. We all realize the staggering importance a support system of like-minded and caring families are to the modern homeschooling family. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">In the past year my family and I have been particularly fortunate to know and love another homeschooling family that moved to our area. We have become like 2nd family to each other with amazing impact for the kids and parents alike. Just as I mentioned the older children learn from the younger children, adults can benefit from and be educated by the children and young adults the Lord brings into our lives. Our "2nd family" has blessed me with just that situation. A is the daughter of my dear friend and her maturity and compassion for the world at just 13 years old astounds me. I joyously catch glimpses of the world and its abounding opportunities through her young eyes. She is creative, caring, and artistic. A delights me and reminds me a bit of myself at her age - the world still my oyster! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Recently, A wrote an article meant to "inspire" others. I was incredibly moved and inspired by her article. I thought, "If even 1/4 of the 12 thousand viewers who frequent this blog are inspired and sparked by her words... well, then the world is already a better place!" So, A, thank you for the motivation and INSPIRATION! YOU will change this world in astonishing ways! </span><br />
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<u><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now, dear readers, A's article:</span></u><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Do you think, that when we're old and dying, we'll look back
at life and laugh and say, "I got all A's in my senior year?" Or that our only
regret will be, "Why didn't I try harder to get into Harvard? Yale? Stanford?
Why didn't I become CEO of my company? Why?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When we're old and dying, we'll look back at the memories we
made, laugh at them, remembering the good old days. Childhood summers. First
loves. True love.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And we'll regret those things we failed to do. Not coming
home from work on time. Not being there for our children's big moments. Not
taking that trip to Europe. Not asking that big question. Not taking risks.
Not coloring outside the lines.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's the memories that matter. Not the merits. Go out
there, and live. Live a life you'll want to look back on. Do crazy things.
Risk it all. And love like there's no tomorrow. The possibilities are
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's your turn. So go out there. And live.</span>
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<div style="clear: both; text-align: left;">TWTM Year 2 History<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvE9Y4EmqVoMEvaH_rrU4G7vKUPkGL5vy4NztcdFuK7QduJ6ovSRr68ugKTBjuXB8zEfiKQa4gjK7PgUzRZ_keIfxpj85V__cTwiIV0AtzSMCEq1FoivHUhDr75LlXZCjaxL4kIK-hn3g/s1600/sotw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvE9Y4EmqVoMEvaH_rrU4G7vKUPkGL5vy4NztcdFuK7QduJ6ovSRr68ugKTBjuXB8zEfiKQa4gjK7PgUzRZ_keIfxpj85V__cTwiIV0AtzSMCEq1FoivHUhDr75LlXZCjaxL4kIK-hn3g/s200/sotw.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u><span style="font-size: large;">Story of the World Volume 2 Free Resources</span></u></div><div style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://runofthemillfamily.blogspot.com/2010/10/middle-ages-lapbook-for-story-of-world.html">Free Lapbook Pages for SOTW Volume 2</a> created by a homeschooling mom as she teaches her children using the curriculum. </div><div style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://runofthemillfamily.blogspot.com/2010/09/story-of-world-memorization-cards.html">Fantastic Memorization Cards</a> - created by the same mom above. The cards are perfectly aligned to the memory reomendations in TWTM for Year 2 History</div><div style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.redshift.com/~bonajo/SOTWmenu.htm">Resources from Paula's Archives</a>- an abundance of lists to help plan and use SOTW</div><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><a href="http://www.pennygardner.com/history.html">List of living books from Penny Gardner</a> to use along with your SOTW reading. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtU-U8gexeWq_GxQ9SkWi4BDX4gSeCEfcLevt3_qUJFEFVcJyaItdt-e8jqtIGJv7hZnrHaE_fpzQVnYWb_4BlTKMXfHvA90X_z2M6YVePCCPL53mkRiZ9Wh-HXcGCIvt7qiCS6xP6t-I/s1600/justinian.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtU-U8gexeWq_GxQ9SkWi4BDX4gSeCEfcLevt3_qUJFEFVcJyaItdt-e8jqtIGJv7hZnrHaE_fpzQVnYWb_4BlTKMXfHvA90X_z2M6YVePCCPL53mkRiZ9Wh-HXcGCIvt7qiCS6xP6t-I/s200/justinian.jpg" width="151" /></a><a href="http://www.yourchildlearns.com/megamaps/heraldry_shield.html">Make Your Own Coat of Arms</a> ~ Not only does this site have amazing (FREE) maps that you can print as large as 7 feet, but it also contains a great software program that allows you to create your own coat of arms and then print it out. You can print it as a single page (8.5 x 11 size) or choose to make it large enough to glue to cardboard and play with by printing it on 4 pages. <br />
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They've also included a <a href="http://www.yourchildlearns.com/heraldry_activity.htm">web page</a> entitled, How to Make an Authentic Medieval Coat of Arms that details the history and use of the medieval coat of arms. Here you will find educational software to create and print an authentic coat of arms and traditional medieval devices for them. There's information on blazonry, or description of one's coat of arms, and simple explanations concerning emblazoning. I'm very excited to work on this project with my kids, especially my son. Learning history while enjoying the opportunity to create his own "identity" is perfect for him. <br />
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<a href="http://www.stormthecastle.com/paper-castle/make-a-cardboard-castle.htm">Make a Paper and Cardboard Medieval Castle</a> <br />
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Another <a href="http://www.mythoz.org/Joomla/index.php/En/chateau-medieval-mural/medieval-castle-intro">model castle</a>, this one is suppose to be from the 13th century located somewhere in the south-west part of France. <br />
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<a href="http://www.stormthecastle.com/Things/tatebanko.htm">How to build a Tatebanko Castle</a>tburchell97http://www.blogger.com/profile/06103726503089777329noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149751809855691933.post-82959875110774766912011-10-09T17:21:00.001-04:002011-10-09T17:24:33.469-04:005 weeks into our school year and Weekly Schedules<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">A</span></strong>fter a FUN summer with friends and family, we're beginning our 5th week of being "back to school." While I love having time to relax and hang out with my sweet children, starting school back is always a welcome back to a more organized schedule.<br />
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</tbody></table>Fall is my <span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>favorite</em></span> season (unless we are at the beach, of course!) The weather is <em>perfect</em> and the colors sing in <em>delight</em> with God's glory here in Virginia. I can't wait for the leaves to begin changing their colors so we can take our annual family vacation to the mountains.<br />
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</tbody></table>It's been exciting starting this year with the kids but as with most years, there are "bugs" to be worked out. C is in 5th grade so it will be his first year (and mine) in the <em><strong>Logic Stage of the Trivium</strong></em>.<br />
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</tbody></table>After looking at and <span style="font-size: large;">praying</span> over the past year using the Classical Christian style of education, I find myself yearning again for a more Charlotte Mason style approach. I miss the poetry, the nature study, the art and composer studies. Although all of these CAN be a part of (and some say SHOULD be a part of) the Classical style, it's not the CORE and much more difficult to implement than it was when we were a more strictly CM homeschool. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">C at Tae Kwon Do Practice</td></tr>
</tbody></table>My goal this year will be to balance those two styles and combine them to make a fit that is right for OUR family. One of the blessings of home education is the flexibility of a mother to make that perfect fit. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A & B at Tea house birthday party.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">C at Sheriff's Dept. football camp</td></tr>
</tbody></table>I believe it begins with prayer and then meditation on the direction the Lord has for our family. I'm learning (slowly but surely as I can be hard-headed) to be more patient. Things don't have to be decided here and now and not every decision is life or death. :) It's our fourth year home schooling and YES, I just figured this out! Did I mention I was hard headed? I only want what's best for my children's future- as we all do or we wouldn't be homeschooling- but the stress and RUSH of trying to squeeze EVERY single topiI and minute out of our day to accomplish that "perfect" classical christian education has caused me to miss the most important things- those splendid moments of learning and bonding with my sweet children! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">C & B at the pool with Friends</td></tr>
</tbody></table> I began the year with a schedule that included all that I wanted to cover- not what we NEEDED to cover but everything I WANTED to cover. We began slowly, and I was able to get a feel for how things would work. I found, however, that I have been pushing my 3rd grade dd's as much as my 5th grade son. I had to pray and step back and look again. The girls were becoming frustrated and stressed and that's never a great way to have school! <3 I've been so accustomed to handling so much of the grammar stage together- memory work, history, and science that I had to change my thinking a bit. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A, B, & C at KD with friends.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Five weeks in and I took this weekend (with having Monday off because when my dear husband is home from work for a holiday we take a holiday) and sat down to read parts of , "The Well Trained Mind" yet again. I must have read certain chapters in this book 40+ times each! Yet I find myself going back to it again and again! This year, however, I am also pulling back out my "Charlotte Mason Companion" that I read as many times during our first couple of years of homeschooling. My prayers are that I will glean wisdom from these authors, mothers, homeschooling veterans, and educators those things that will work for our family and create a model which provides solid education, a great love for and desier to better know the Lord, senses of value and kind but strong character, and many joyful memories for my amazing children. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New Nephew, J born on July 4th! </td></tr>
</tbody></table>I'm adding the weekly schedules I created for my <a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/ZFTDnfnh/school_weekly_schedule_for_3rd.html">3rd graders</a> and <a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/N0MsYxAW/school_weekly_schedule_for_5th.html">5th grader</a>.<br />
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It's a tweak on the schedules we've been using the past couple of weeks. I've rearranged things and split certain things up based on how our days and weeks have resulted thus far after 4 weeks into our school year. I'm certain to continue tweaking and praying over it. I'm just as certain I will do this throughout the rest of our homeschooling careers! <3 As homeschool moms we have to be flexible in order to meet the needs of our households and our children. It is a great joy to be able to spend my life caring for my family! It is also a difficult and time consuming job- one that I wouldn't change! Feel free to use these schedules to assist you in your homeschooling journey. <br />
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Love, <br />
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</tbody></table><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"><em>W</em></span>e are in the midst of a<a href="http://www.weather.com/newscenter/nationalforecast/index.html"> record-breaking heat wave </a>here and it's been difficult to stay cool even in the house with air conditioning! I decided it would be an ideal time to complete some of this coming school year's plan while we are cooped up indoors. I'm a bit of a procrastinator! :) <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSDoHoSnB7A_cB8gIesCMnIBlCJ-eTWy_n8io5pQgAXgbLx0bigBTU8H28c7J58bt-tx-ROfrXoTrWTc0Hm_Vh64dNt5UMNSfISjw6UOw-x_9taQaq9V2DCq4fu1rc1CjpxJgffsI7D_s/s1600/DSC_0638.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="105" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSDoHoSnB7A_cB8gIesCMnIBlCJ-eTWy_n8io5pQgAXgbLx0bigBTU8H28c7J58bt-tx-ROfrXoTrWTc0Hm_Vh64dNt5UMNSfISjw6UOw-x_9taQaq9V2DCq4fu1rc1CjpxJgffsI7D_s/s200/DSC_0638.JPG" width="200" /></a>I was reading through the homeschooling blogs and websites I'd tagged here and there that contained information I planned on using when I stumbled upon <a href="http://www.domessticated.com/2011/06/just-like-mcdonalds-caramel-frappe_20.html">this great little recipe for a Caramel frappe. </a><br />
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With the heat and the fatigue from just being inside for a week, I decided to pull out those frozen bits of energy and give the recipe a try. I hoped they would still be fresh enough to make it a hit. <br />
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IT WAS-it is SO heavenly, delicious, gratifying, appetizing, tasteful, scrumptious, sweet, palatable <em>(I'm starting to sound like a grammar student's IEW paper! Just a joke! :) :) No one get upset :))</em>), and COLD that I absolutely HAD to share it!! <3 <a href="http://www.domessticated.com/">Thanks and much love to Domessticated</a> and her faithful taste testers because this frappe is beyond "spot on" as she'd hoped! Its perfection in this HOT, HOT southeast mom's kitchen! Muchas gracias amiga! <br />
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Love, <br />
Tiff<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiDRNgKEwAttUPJy28izAoPgVEFf-1RTuMf4FBadpR5fyaSMBknwwoVVcRP9s5MKaCewTIXQO4yLb1tKAHgmzuWKTliiea8WEqF4qQq5YcgrMl9FSBrromMjf90nD-9R86ZlCsD77NAd_x/s1600/naomis+feet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiDRNgKEwAttUPJy28izAoPgVEFf-1RTuMf4FBadpR5fyaSMBknwwoVVcRP9s5MKaCewTIXQO4yLb1tKAHgmzuWKTliiea8WEqF4qQq5YcgrMl9FSBrromMjf90nD-9R86ZlCsD77NAd_x/s320/naomis+feet.jpg" width="174" /></a>So, thank you Rita for such an inspirational idea! My photo this week is of a dear, sweet friend of mine nursing her gorgeous baby. You only see the baby's feet ;) because I noticed her feet first. They were rubbing together :) so comfortably as if she was the most peaceful, happy, and secure infant in the world! Just an amazing moment - a blessing from God that we dont' always take time to notice. I didn't interrupt, I just snapped those sweet, soft little feet from across the way and smiled. <br />
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So, that's my Friday Photo Bliss... and here she is... I hope it gives you a big, silly, happy grin! Or at least warms your heart!tburchell97http://www.blogger.com/profile/06103726503089777329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149751809855691933.post-4136233666778178722011-05-09T12:59:00.000-04:002011-05-09T12:59:30.247-04:00Sketch Tuesday - Something that lives in the ocean.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP7Pzp9ewZBwQl7LCSGNPIAFtEwiFnFua9RwLl3GHvZ9nddLI8zrLDwgd_wvl8eGlvRcUszAByuk_Xb8wVnv3nxbRtHvAJMjqgq5J8W6bHo8A7k4RJBo7sYUV4RXZ0apTTJqR1Z2c7jOY/s1600/1sktchtues.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="107" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP7Pzp9ewZBwQl7LCSGNPIAFtEwiFnFua9RwLl3GHvZ9nddLI8zrLDwgd_wvl8eGlvRcUszAByuk_Xb8wVnv3nxbRtHvAJMjqgq5J8W6bHo8A7k4RJBo7sYUV4RXZ0apTTJqR1Z2c7jOY/s200/1sktchtues.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;">Sketch Tuesday- <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://harmonyartmom.blogspot.com/2011/05/sketch-tuesday-living-at-beach.html">Something That Lives at the Beach</a></span></span></div><br />
Thanks again to Barb (<a href="http://harmonyartmom.blogspot.com/">Harmony Art Mom</a>) for another fun week of sketching! This week's <a href="http://harmonyartmom.blogspot.com/2011/05/sketch-tuesday-living-at-beach.html">Sketch Tuesday</a> was to draw somethig that lives at the beach. Below are the drawings my three children completed for this past week's challenge.<br />
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Jenny at <a href="http://www.homeiswhereyoustartfrom.com/">Home is where you start from</a> - posted BOLD as her L.E.N.S photo challenge of the week. This photo reminds me of BOLD because my son, C., reminded me of just how BOLD he is when he began body surfing with his uncle this past summer. Thanks Jenny for putting this out and allowing me to participate! If you'd like to enter a photo, visit her blog <em><a href="http://www.homeiswhereyoustartfrom.com/">Home is Where You Start From</a></em>.tburchell97http://www.blogger.com/profile/06103726503089777329noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149751809855691933.post-19444938575618938802011-04-26T01:55:00.000-04:002011-04-26T01:55:44.146-04:00Online Flashcards for Latin Practice<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.funnelbrain.com/c-602792-salve.html">Online Latin Flashcards</a></span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiscwn30GApfP8oD7PIO6DHe4Q-2LWrO-1q8Or8C8DPMf5LM305ZberUWI2Zl6DDdtRC2QcuMC3lqLM6QtMgCYipILMiomyeaK8TSfhiOemEd8Es87Bs7jMGqeYr7xgwNTjfR3kJSlHbs4/s1600/latin.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiscwn30GApfP8oD7PIO6DHe4Q-2LWrO-1q8Or8C8DPMf5LM305ZberUWI2Zl6DDdtRC2QcuMC3lqLM6QtMgCYipILMiomyeaK8TSfhiOemEd8Es87Bs7jMGqeYr7xgwNTjfR3kJSlHbs4/s200/latin.gif" width="181" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia;">I created some <a href="http://www.funnelbrain.com/c-602792-salve.html">basic flashcards online</a> for Latin lessons 1 & 2 in <a href="http://www.memoriapress.com/descriptions/prima.htm">Prima Latina by Leigh Lowe</a> that I wanted to share. The kids enjoy them for something a little different so I assign them once or twice a week. We are on Lesson 11 now but it's always important to go back and review. </span>tburchell97http://www.blogger.com/profile/06103726503089777329noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149751809855691933.post-39837639679050547022011-04-22T11:10:00.000-04:002011-04-22T11:10:00.964-04:00Tweet & See- March (late)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiNVsfTaKmkCS8hvGH56MflqX0g7lereHfvXrwHsT2s4qQGgZw5mAQ1jujCAdwsPVMRXprHbofWT4wI8I_jpSpxOvZTIMt8oZX_nu6pd08VJFLq2vfxawvP5NGuC9peSa8FWgY8ggJBMM/s1600/DSC_0071.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiNVsfTaKmkCS8hvGH56MflqX0g7lereHfvXrwHsT2s4qQGgZw5mAQ1jujCAdwsPVMRXprHbofWT4wI8I_jpSpxOvZTIMt8oZX_nu6pd08VJFLq2vfxawvP5NGuC9peSa8FWgY8ggJBMM/s200/DSC_0071.JPG" width="132" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAjj1gB38lCrdnvfDD81H7CnzAxjuxA_ylsllAWseh_2NYxdytNYbWcFNL3fp43VIq8R8GcTeiKou-KI0_DtPdnuhIqUib1YYtYKUIdFb-_yiT0mOCqjjr3IwzaYLIlnPAPN-HjVJq7fk/s1600/DSC_0095.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="137" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAjj1gB38lCrdnvfDD81H7CnzAxjuxA_ylsllAWseh_2NYxdytNYbWcFNL3fp43VIq8R8GcTeiKou-KI0_DtPdnuhIqUib1YYtYKUIdFb-_yiT0mOCqjjr3IwzaYLIlnPAPN-HjVJq7fk/s200/DSC_0095.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Tweet & See List for March </span></div><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Heather at <a href="http://kingdom-arrows.blogspot.com/">Kingdom Arrows </a>had a great idea she calls, <strong>"Tweet & See."</strong> We keep a running list of all of the birds we see throughout the month and then submit the list to her<a href="http://kingdom-arrows.blogspot.com/p/tweet-and-see.html"> blog</a> at the end of each month. It's simple, fun idea and a great way to share our hobby of bird watching. I created a <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1Hge6078v_1BXVoyApytniT1gmMRHhsW-501XGNx3vw4">simple, free notebook</a> page to keep track of the birds we see each month. It's easy to pin it to the refrigerator or I make copies for each of us and keep them in the front of our daily notebooks. This month's photos are blurry to say the least. I apologize, I was shooting through the glass doors. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Here is our March list (better late than never this month!)</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Apologies for the blurry photo, <br />
it was shot through the sliding glass door.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">1. <a href="http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Cardinal/id">Northern Cardinals</a> (male & female)</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">2. <a href="http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/blue_jay/id">Blue Jay</a></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">3. <a href="http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Robin/id">American Robin</a> (our trusted, constant compaions)</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">4. <a href="http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Tufted_Titmouse/id">Tufted Titmouse</a></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">5. <a href="http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Carolina_Chickadee/id">Carolina Chickadee</a></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">6. <a href="http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/house_sparrow/id">House Sparrow</a></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">7. <a href="http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/northern_mockingbird/id">Northern Mockingbird</a> (we think!) </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">8. <a href="http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Dark-eyed_Junco/id#similar">Slate Colored Junco</a>? (on the ground in the photo below</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">9. <a href="http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/White-breasted_Nuthatch/id">White-breasted Nuthatch</a>? (the bird on the feeder below)</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUD7jZUQldjD00wjNnP4l1aqJv55MUzJXoj_AAtEokUabkKI1EI7Csrtkf215Lafif-6ZSEF8-jFzl2S1e4aTXdBh9aPVeXyUhN-cFPNCl6qgkzlu4jUBGtko_h6MIIR_mrQiXfg_2mQs/s1600/DSC_0094.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUD7jZUQldjD00wjNnP4l1aqJv55MUzJXoj_AAtEokUabkKI1EI7Csrtkf215Lafif-6ZSEF8-jFzl2S1e4aTXdBh9aPVeXyUhN-cFPNCl6qgkzlu4jUBGtko_h6MIIR_mrQiXfg_2mQs/s200/DSC_0094.JPG" width="193" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia;">This bird (to the left) is not on our list because we were unsure as to its identity. Comments are welcome if you could provide its name! I'm tempted to identify the bird on the ground as a "slate-colored" junco. </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">We just moved to our new home in November so we're curious to see how our birding goes this year. We've finally put out our feeders and our bird bath. We've been pleased so far. Although it's a short list, for the amount of time the feeders were out in March, it's a good list and we've developed some "frequent flyers" that are visiting regularly already! </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">If you need assistance identifying birds during your birding time, we love the <a href="http://www.allaboutbirds.org/Page.aspx?pid=1189">All About Birds website from The Cornell Lab of Ornithology. </a></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Thanks, Heather, for putting this idea together. I know we are going to love it!! </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div>tburchell97http://www.blogger.com/profile/06103726503089777329noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149751809855691933.post-4787875372947461042011-04-11T10:45:00.004-04:002011-04-11T13:07:42.499-04:00Keepers of the Faith & Contenders for the Faith <br />
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For several reasons, I have been focusing on reducing the amount of processed foods and chemicals that my family is exposed to. In doing so, I'm so blessed to enjoy such lovely time cooking and baking with my girls. We're having fun with the trials and errors (Dad isn't enjoying the errors so much :)) and most importantly loving each other and the extra time together. <br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMJsoZIj0nfFbI1lRi9z7UkfSvx110d9ssIQoVlP6SX1VtrverOgAVuxyKOXtm4snOdpZ6D42ZZAVLGJV1-_R9CjEOTJJSRaVkd56ji8n3VikCAfWtjbeq2lCLF_gQL2hGRZppNOx1ksY/s1600/koh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMJsoZIj0nfFbI1lRi9z7UkfSvx110d9ssIQoVlP6SX1VtrverOgAVuxyKOXtm4snOdpZ6D42ZZAVLGJV1-_R9CjEOTJJSRaVkd56ji8n3VikCAfWtjbeq2lCLF_gQL2hGRZppNOx1ksY/s200/koh.jpg" width="164" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I've had "<a href="http://www.keepersofthefaith.com/category/KeepersAtHomeIndex">Keepers of the Home</a>" from <a href="http://www.keepersofthefaith.com/Welcome.do">Keepers of the Faith</a> for my daughters for about a year but with homeschooling, our hectic schedules, and life in general, we've been a bit "hit or miss" about it. Our new focus on natural and organic foods and cleaners is giving me the opportunity to involve them and work through the <a href="http://www.keepersofthefaith.com/category/KeepersAtHomeIndex">KOH</a> program as an added bonus.</div> <br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I thought I'd share our HITS with you :) maybe laugh over some of the misses and blog about how we are accomplishing or failing at using our <a href="http://www.keepersofthefaith.com/category/KeepersAtHomeIndex">KOH</a> series! :) If you've not heard of <a href="http://www.keepersofthefaith.com/category/KeepersAtHomeIndex">KOH</a> or <a href="http://www.keepersofthefaith.com/Welcome.do">KOF</a>, you may want to hop over to their website. I also purchased the "<a href="http://www.keepersofthefaith.com/category/ContendersForTheFaithIndex">Contenders for the Faith</a>" book for my son. It's such a blessing! </div> <br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwMu6YUmnQajrfbgu6z2NhDz0y6YUa5SFV8IMubuA3_Iz_xdvaRS-jeH6ql0HrLb50Ht4WyZb98aL5IxO1T65Qq6bVX7_zome1U6uknlv95s5VsE52JiJDSXni6dhGBrSLnWqF136Vb2k/s1600/CFF.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwMu6YUmnQajrfbgu6z2NhDz0y6YUa5SFV8IMubuA3_Iz_xdvaRS-jeH6ql0HrLb50Ht4WyZb98aL5IxO1T65Qq6bVX7_zome1U6uknlv95s5VsE52JiJDSXni6dhGBrSLnWqF136Vb2k/s200/CFF.jpg" width="164" /></a>The <a href="http://www.keepersofthefaith.com/Welcome.do">Keepers of the Faith</a> series provides an organized collection of life skills and habits that are important to the spiritual growth of our kids and providing much needed life skills at the same time. Too many children miss out on these things and this a fun and productive way to pass on knowledge to our children.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">To have a clearer picture of what skills are taught through these two books, <a href="http://www.keepersofthefaith.com/category/SkillListing">the company has a skills index</a> you might want to peruse. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">One of the first skills the girls and I are working on is baking and cooking. What a blessing to be working towards a new, healthier eating style for our family together with my daughters! We have what I considered healthy habits in general but after my daughter, B , recently had a seizure, I have become more focused on cooking and baking from whole foods and purchasing less processed and "put together" grocery items. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZGUG2IAK13zK0PocfcsHl4ABnu-7DfBzXqcKjzIA7d01tbqKOsbNr4Er3I0czRSSlJ5g9P0oznUK8iRcilO5c25hplYqvm_8eW6SM-bdFNtueWhvuVR_9Ef1Cy2sBUGuYq5qqLWbXnu4/s1600/baking+pin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZGUG2IAK13zK0PocfcsHl4ABnu-7DfBzXqcKjzIA7d01tbqKOsbNr4Er3I0czRSSlJ5g9P0oznUK8iRcilO5c25hplYqvm_8eW6SM-bdFNtueWhvuVR_9Ef1Cy2sBUGuYq5qqLWbXnu4/s1600/baking+pin.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cake we made for C's birthday</td></tr>
</tbody></table>It is more time consuming but it's time consumed with my girls! We are spending time in each others company; I'm providing training on necessary skills for them at an early age; they're learning a life long skill to enjoy and use to provide for others; and of course, working towards thier <a href="http://www.keepersofthefaith.com/category/BakingSkill">Baking Pin</a>. :) By the way, these motivating little pins cost a whopping $2.50! :) It's an economical way to reward them for hard work! </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div>Two of our first very succesful baking attempts were <a href="http://homeschoolnaturestudy.blogspot.com/p/recipes-success.html">Fresh Zucchini Muffins</a> and a Whole Wheat Bread. Not only did the girls and I find them delicious, but Dad and brother did as well! A & B were blushing with pride and excitement as they watched the "boys" devour thier hard work! Instilling this godly confidence in them was a rewarding and touching experience! <br />
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Love, <br />
Tiff<br />
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This past week's Sketch Tuesday was "Jewels". Here are what my children created for this assignment. Sketch Tuesdays are a lot of fun and a great "reason" for taking some creative time out and getting in some drawing practice. Find out more at Barb's (Harmony Art Mom) <a href="http://harmonyartmom.blogspot.com/p/what-is-sketch-tuesday.html">site</a>. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPWCf4ZSmWf6N0wX7e6z5B_W5WcA9KPNqhYWfKYhPltMyOHfg1O4WYrWnZbgA7cf5gVlE9KGTAxSN_NnKmSXyKGO0U644J9auEslX8GTKgSfpsC1hXNQedJ_k_2hyPcvfdd_O4hMWUONQ/s1600/sketch+tuesday+alyssa+jewel0001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="153" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPWCf4ZSmWf6N0wX7e6z5B_W5WcA9KPNqhYWfKYhPltMyOHfg1O4WYrWnZbgA7cf5gVlE9KGTAxSN_NnKmSXyKGO0U644J9auEslX8GTKgSfpsC1hXNQedJ_k_2hyPcvfdd_O4hMWUONQ/s200/sketch+tuesday+alyssa+jewel0001.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Alyssa's was a bit different. She couldn't help sketching pets in her picture somewhere. She always finds a way to add them in so she sketched a girl with her dogs. I asked her what that had to do with jewelry and she said, "Mom! ;) The girl is wearing earrings, bracelets, and a neckalce and the dogs are wearing jewels on their collars."<br />
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I think my son had the most difficult time with this week's sketch. :) He's a boy's boy so to speak and jewels are not his area of focus. In the end, we had a comprimise. He sketched jewels but in his way.tburchell97http://www.blogger.com/profile/06103726503089777329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149751809855691933.post-53254759880943441212011-03-17T06:52:00.000-04:002011-03-17T06:52:22.591-04:00Art Project - Visitor Guide<iframe height="295" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/GThNZH5Q1yY?fs=1" frameborder="0" width="480" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>tburchell97http://www.blogger.com/profile/06103726503089777329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149751809855691933.post-55145546507917320822011-02-04T16:40:00.004-05:002011-02-07T09:25:31.312-05:00Weekly Schedules & School/Chore Charts for Mom & Kids<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicqDqiETBkbPeYFto4yn5Gq24l64VEgcKk7OJtzWdPhgdkENgRaA755YZZbhbEgdgEkJCC8BUugIwJGFD0G8eBGQAh1q2RUW3sliyB66Gzk2kOlFE8NI2zL5W4rtb1jaolINPOPomO68M/s1600/india.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicqDqiETBkbPeYFto4yn5Gq24l64VEgcKk7OJtzWdPhgdkENgRaA755YZZbhbEgdgEkJCC8BUugIwJGFD0G8eBGQAh1q2RUW3sliyB66Gzk2kOlFE8NI2zL5W4rtb1jaolINPOPomO68M/s200/india.gif" width="194" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>Week 11</u></span> in our homeschool... As usual, :) we didn't finish ALL that Mom had planned because as homeschoolers, life happens, we had two kiddos who picked up a nasty virus, and I tend to overbook us. However, we did have a great time and enjoyed our studies on <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Ancient India</span>. I hope you find some of the information and ideas useful. I also created new chore/school charts for my kids and I'm posting them for anyone who might like to use them. <br />
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<u><span style="font-size: large;">Math- </span></u><br />
We had basic lessons this week, nothing fancy.<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Saxon 5/4 for C - my 9 yo 4th grader</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Saxon 2 for A & B- my 7 yo twin 2nd graders</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><u>Spelling</u></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">C- MCP Spelling Workout D Lesson 21</span>- we are still working our way through it and doing well, I wanted to be in E by now but things happened (another post) that put us behind by almost a month this year. :) We are moving forward and he'll do fine. He's a solid speller as long as I review the rules well. <br />
<span style="font-size: large;">A & B - MCP Spelling Workout B Lesson 18</span> which is a Review of Lessons 13-17. <br />
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All three work through a set of flashcards I set up for them each week. I handwrite most of our flashcards because I include several subjects. I handwrite Latin, Grammar, Science, Poetry, and I use the Saxon flashcards for math and SOTW Review cards for review of history. They each take a few moments daily to look through their flashcards. They don't mind this, they are all in the Grammar Stage (my son in Upper Grammar and the girls in Lower) and seem to enjoy their time practicing their flashcards. When they master something they've been working on, such as The Sanctus in Latin, they come running to show me. I find it amazing that they are capable of the memory work they complete with little effort from me and truly an easy effort from them. I do want to put more focus on their memory work and spend more of my time practicing with them but for what I've put into it we have had amazing results. This is one of the reasons I became sold on TWTM. SWB and JB couldn't have been more correct in their assessment of children at this stage of learning. <br />
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<strong><u><span style="font-size: large;">Grammar</span></u></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">C- First Language Lessons Level 4- </span><span style="font-size: small;">We worked together through Lessons 15-17. He seems to enjoy diagramming the sentences. He's NOT a strong auditory learner so he tunes out sometimes during my oral part of the lesson but he enjoys his turn. I'm considering Rod & Staff for him. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A & B- First Lanuage Lessons Level 2</span> - I wouldn't change this choice for the world. My girls do amazing with this program and they enjoy our lessons together. We worked through 113-115 and practiced several of the poems they memorized previously. <br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-size: small;">I have been back and forth on which writing curriculum to use. Writing is probably the subject I'm most nervous about teaching. I have read book after book and blog after blog on the different curriculum choices and recommendations. I was against using IEW based on comments from well educated friends on the overuse of dress ups. My son also took a short course of an IEW theme book at our co-op and by the end of the course did not like it at all. </span></div><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I had decided to go with Writing with Ease because I liked FLL and felt so comfortable with TWTM. I also liked that it was similar to the CM method of language arts with the dictation and copywork. We did well with WWE. My son took to it and completed the assignments with me. He learned a lot about putting "pen to paper" and how to narrate written and orally. However, after a year and a half of this, he seemed to become bored and not look forward to writing. I began to wonder if he was "ready" to try something else. Rather than purchase another expensive program, I remembered I had IEW's Ancient History Theme set on our bookshelf. I brought it out to try it and he loved it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I believe this is going to be an area where I may need to tweak and change things as we go along to make the right "fit" for our family and my children. It's going to leave "gaps" <a href="http://harmonyartmom.blogspot.com/2011/02/creating-and-filling-of-gaps-should-we.html">(please see Barb from Harmony Art Mom's blog post about this)</a> and I do worry about that but I also worry about making writing drudgery. Yes, it's something they have to do and yes they don't have to love it but if changing things up a bit with another solid course help him to love it AND teach him the foundational skills he needs - I'm on board. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A & B - Writing with Ease Level 2</span>- the girls are following in their brother's footsteps with WWE Level 2 and excelling. I do love this program for the younger students. I definitely recommend it as a starting program- and I plan to continue it through at least 3rd with them. It's solid on narration and copywork and this week they started dictation for the first time. It was just like when my son was their age. It began a bit slow but they were giddy when we were finished and quite proud that they had completed it correctly. We completed WWE Week 12, Days 1-4.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><u>Cursive- A, B, & C- </u></strong>Worksheet with cursive practice each day that I printed from <a href="http://donnayoung.org/penmanship/big-cursive.htm">Donna Young's Big Cursive page</a>. </span><span style="font-size: small;">I LOVE this website. I learned from her website that learning cursive writing does not take an expensive curriculum but rather a LOT of practice. I print out two sets of pages per week. This week I printed out the <a href="http://donnayoung.org/f10/penmanship-f/bigcur1/bf.pdf">"bf" </a>and the <a href="http://donnayoung.org/f10/penmanship-f/bigcur1/cap-ac.pdf">"AC"</a>. I printed two sheets of each and placed them in my children's chore/school work folders. They take the paper to the table when they are ready for cursive. I show them how to form the letters on the first line and then they practice. The kids bring me their page when they are finished. I'll give them pointers and if I think they need to (usually on the first day they work on a new letter set at least) I send them back to the table to practice a few more with my advice. </span><br />
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I created a sheet that helps me to keep track of their progress. With this sheet I check off letter combinations once I feel they have mastered them. The ones that need more work I'll put an X on and that lets me know to print more copies of that letter for next week's work. Once they master a set I still print copies of that set for practice every couple of weeks. Once we are finished with the letter sets and everyone has a good grasp of them, I'll move on to <a href="http://donnayoung.org/penmanship/cursive-words.htm">Donna Young's new Cursive Words Printables</a>. She has an extroidnary website with a lot of free printable resources for homeschoolers. I can't imagine the work she's put into this website for the rest of us to benefit from. For handwriting alone, she has other helpful resources such as <a href="http://donnayoung.org/penmanship/cursive-animations.htm">cursive animations</a> and how to <a href="http://donnayoung.org/penmanship/make-handwriting-lessons.htm">create your own cursive worksheets</a>. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">C, A, & B- Prima Latina Lesson 5 (C only- completes coordinating workbook pages) & (all) memory flashcards.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> We use the Prima Latina Latin for now and when we are complete we will continue on to the Christina Latina. The children watched the DVD for Prima Latina Lesson 5 (on the way to a practice in the car - it's a fantastic use of travel time and they pay attention becuase there's nothing else to do :). I practice along with them. I usually make up the flashcards to go with the lesson while they are at whatever practice we are heading to with just some index cards and markers and put them into their memory card boxes. </span><br />
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Currently, C is the only one using the workbook pages. It's just too much writing IMHO for the girls. I'd rather they focus thier writing on their copywork and dictation, narrations, and penmanship. They have plenty of time for workbooks. I may even go through Prima Latina with the girls again next year before starting them in the Latina Christina with their brother. Anything they pick up (and so far it's been a lot of vocabulary and the Sanctus) is a wonderful bonus that will help them move through it next year faster. <br />
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We use a combination of SOTW, VP, & TOG + living books. I plan on sticking closely with SOTW & the SOTW Activity book. We really enjoy SOTW and after purchasing the other curriculum, we're sticking with SOTW. I'm not sure we'd enjoy it as much without the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Story-World-Activity-Book-Earliest/dp/1933339055">SOTW Activity Guide</a><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=tburchell97&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=1933339055&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=284C31&bc1=000000&bg1=D1BAEF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe>. It's well worth the cost IMHO. <iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=tburchell97&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=1930710003&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=284C31&bc1=000000&bg1=D1BAEF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe><br />
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This week's focus was Ancient India. We had a lot of fun with it. I had more planned than we were able to accomplish unfortunately, due to a flu virus that didn't want to go away but I feel strongly they learned some great history facts and a solid "peg" as they call them in TWTM to hang thier facts on later. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Day 1</u>- </span>We read aloud <strong>SOTW Ch. 9</strong> together and the children colored the SOTW coloring pages from the Activity Guide while I read. <br />
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Some of our friends choose not to do this, they don't think thier children are absorbing the information. I find that the movement they get from the coloring pages keeps their hands busy (yes even my 9 yo- sometimes especially him) and since coloring doesn't require incredible thinking skills, they still pay attention to what I'm reading. If they do not, I'll know because the next thing I do is narrate and review.<br />
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We use the Review Questions and Narration prompts from the SOTW Activity Guide to discuss what we just read. <br />
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Next, we completed the mapwork from the Activity Guide and then my children used these <a href="http://www.lulu.com/product/ebook/sotw-i-workbook-pages----two-day-a-week-format/3018696">free notebooking pages</a> to write a brief narration from one of the sections we read. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Day 2:</u></span> Usborne Internet Linked Encyclopedia of World History - pages 118-119<iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=tburchell97&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=0794503322&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=284C31&bc1=000000&bg1=D1BAEF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOZZ6nSBjJ-X_iy85V9b_bco-sPnv93Lp7msIEu75-Pmr0t_NBepeRgvb6gthJq0zVjGRyNyt5isXb5dNL7LcAQtho661DOt-mnpUbrFhPkKTA08K5__uKiLmKdVobXG9xCFGEtKQHjzo/s1600/lego+valley+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOZZ6nSBjJ-X_iy85V9b_bco-sPnv93Lp7msIEu75-Pmr0t_NBepeRgvb6gthJq0zVjGRyNyt5isXb5dNL7LcAQtho661DOt-mnpUbrFhPkKTA08K5__uKiLmKdVobXG9xCFGEtKQHjzo/s320/lego+valley+2.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
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We completed the lapbook piece about the castes of Ancient India and had a long discussion about these. You can <a href="http://runofthemillfamily.blogspot.com/p/story-of-world-resources-for-volume-one.html">download these free from this blog</a>. The lapbook is currently the third item down on the list, it's listed as Featured. The blog I linked for the lapbook pieces is <a href="http://runofthemillfamily.blogspot.com/">The Chronicle of the Earth and</a> she has posted many helpful resources and links for using SOTW. I have bookmarked her page for future use! <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Day 3:</u> Read aloud, Exploration into India by Anita Ganeri <iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=tburchell97&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=1855612089&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=284C31&bc1=000000&bg1=D1BAEF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOZZ6nSBjJ-X_iy85V9b_bco-sPnv93Lp7msIEu75-Pmr0t_NBepeRgvb6gthJq0zVjGRyNyt5isXb5dNL7LcAQtho661DOt-mnpUbrFhPkKTA08K5__uKiLmKdVobXG9xCFGEtKQHjzo/s1600/lego+valley+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="93" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOZZ6nSBjJ-X_iy85V9b_bco-sPnv93Lp7msIEu75-Pmr0t_NBepeRgvb6gthJq0zVjGRyNyt5isXb5dNL7LcAQtho661DOt-mnpUbrFhPkKTA08K5__uKiLmKdVobXG9xCFGEtKQHjzo/s200/lego+valley+2.jpg" width="200" /></a><br />
The kids built their own Indus River Valleys out of Legos. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9kMzW-OG6a__RWCYnMY8M48W9iMs5PaMlYJqcGd2kdjrHfKb-muxfmDDqMQ3uLJ2GKlilbkEPl8DNO-33jy070UtbgYNWfKH9QqjLQl_0L8jpV0nnSahtA8sHGmblgMz4o2_MwOLPUqs/s1600/lego+valley+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9kMzW-OG6a__RWCYnMY8M48W9iMs5PaMlYJqcGd2kdjrHfKb-muxfmDDqMQ3uLJ2GKlilbkEPl8DNO-33jy070UtbgYNWfKH9QqjLQl_0L8jpV0nnSahtA8sHGmblgMz4o2_MwOLPUqs/s200/lego+valley+1.jpg" width="200" /></a>The photos are not that good, I wasn't paying attention to my camera. It was a quick photo so we could move them off of the table and get dinner on it. :) I'm sure you've had those evenings. <br />
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Our goal was to also make a Pachisi Board for this week but with two sick kids some of the hands on things didn't get completed. Not because I believe they are any less important, but because we have co-op on Thursdays so I schedule a lot of them for Thursday afternoons and for Fridays. I leave that afternoon free for the hands on things because they are tired from being in co-op all morning. I also feel much of the other things are covered for the day already during thier classes. Should you want to make a Pachisi Board with your children for studying Ancient India (we may still do it) here's a great link at Crayola. It looks fairly simple and we already had the materials here (I'm a craft fanatic). <a href="https://www.crayola.com/crafts/detail/portable-pachisi-craft/">Pachisi Board Instructions</a>. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The non-fiction reader I found for them was: </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">National Geographic Investigates: Ancient India: Archaeology Unlocks the secrets of India's past by Anita Dalal</span><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=tburchell97&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=1426300700&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=284C31&bc1=000000&bg1=D1BAEF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">They only read selected chapters of this book that I chose for them. </span><span style="font-size: small;">We read some basic information on Hinduism and Buddhism but I did not want to delve into too many details. I wanted my children to be aware of other religious practices and why they are not what we believe to equip them for future discussions but I did not want to press too much of it upon thier young minds. This was purely a personal family choice and how much and what you read or have them read is entirely up to you. Many of the books contain Buddhist and Hindu stories but I chose to present them as I would any fable or fairy tale. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Music- </u></span><span style="font-size: small;">Music & Art (my favorite subject) did not get the time they deserved this week either. It's unfortunate but we will hop back on track next week. As we are studying Mozart, we did have time to listen to Mozart this week. The kids listened while they were doing thier chores and one night asked if they could play it in thier rooms quietly at bedtime. I was secretly thrilled at this but let them believe it was a treat :) anyway. It worked wonders! Our goal is, at a minimum, to listen twice a week for 30 minutes. With the time we spend in the car and the inexpensive tape players I purchased for the kids' rooms we can normally complete this goal and more for the listening piece. I have decided this is the most important part and the rest we will strive for (reading the bios, coloring pages, and completing notebook pages) but I at least want them to develop an ear for good music. </span><br />
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That was our Week 11. I'm rearranging and planning Week 12 to make up for the short days and the one day that we just decided we were all (including mom) too tired and cranky and ill to do any of it. I look forward to posting our Week 12 update next week!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">As my son has become a bit older I was blessed to read "The Well Trained Mind" by Jessie Wise and Susan Wise Bauer. I felt a connection to the thoughts of these amazing ladies and began attempting to merge both styles of education (TWTM being more of a Classical style). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It has not been easy and I have struggled with curriculum choices. In a recent post I discussed this and have decided to merge what I love about each style into a curriculum that works best for my family. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">In his book, "</span><span id="btAsinTitle"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Home Schooling: The Right Choice : An Academic, Historical, Practical, and Legal</span><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=tburchell97&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=0805425853&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=284C31&bc1=000000&bg1=D1BAEF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> Perspective", Christopher Klicka discusses delight centered learning and the biblical call for it. I HIGHLY</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> recommend this book if you've not read it. I found quite a bit of peace in the entire book but in particular the chapter about delight directed education. This is very different from unschooling.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">With this information in my heart I have begun to compile lessons in the same eclectic style I used with Charlotte Mason. I want my children to have the grammar stage foundation as prescribed by a Classical Christian education but I also want them to have a "wide and varied" education as directed by Miss Charlotte Mason. My desire to use all of their senses and learning modalities plays a role in my decisions as well. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> Although it is more work to gather the materials and plans I know it will be the best educational fit for my children. The Lord calls us to instruct faithfully, <em>"She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue."</em> (<strong>Proverbs 31:26</strong>) and work diligently, "<em>She watches over the affairs of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness." </em>(<strong>Proverbs 31:27</strong>), "<em>She sets about her work vigorously; </em></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>her arms are strong for her tasks</em>." (<strong>Proverbs 31:17</strong>).</span><a href="http://www.greathall.com/timeline.html"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Chronological List of Jim Weisse Audio </span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I am including a list of resources and links that I located for use with SWB's "The Story of the World" Volume 1. I pray you will find some or all of them to be as helpful as I have! These are general resources to start but I will be posting our schedules as we go for History as well as Music, Science/Nature Study, Literature, and Art.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Some General Resources for "The Story of the World</span>" that I have found helpful. Most of these are for Volume 1 but there are some that are for the other volumes as well. </span><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=tburchell97&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=1933339217&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=284C31&bc1=000000&bg1=D1BAEF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe><br />
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<a href="http://homescool-ed.blogspot.com/2007/04/sonlight-books-arranged-by-well-trained.html"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Sonlight Book List organized into the Trivium Stages as recommended by "The Well Trained Mind" </span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">FREE! </span><a href="http://app4.websitetonight.com/projects2/4/1/3/8/808314/uploads/TimeLine_Pages.pdf"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Timeline</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> to use for SOTW or any history curriculum. I also use this with my children to add authors, musicians, composers, artists, and scientists! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Great </span><a href="http://runofthemillfamily.blogspot.com/2010/07/printable-card-game-for-sotw-1.html"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">printable card game</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> created by a homeschooling mom for use with SOTW Volume 1 and posted to her blog </span><a href="http://runofthemillfamily.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The Chronicle of the Earth</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">. She also has many other resources for SOTW Volume 1 and 2 available. </span><br />
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<a href="http://app4.websitetonight.com/projects2/4/1/3/8/808314/uploads/Historical_Movies_and_Documentaries.pdf"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Historical Movies & Documentaries for SOTW Volume 1</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> listed by the mom mentioned above. PLEASE review first for appropriate content for your family and children. I have not reviewed all of these and every family has different views and levels of appropriateness. </span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivleWWxuEt-fzCDjKdxDRYMGuPOjiD5cRwTuyRqa9au50QncsDQFofQRTjeKRTnz6W2V53Y6UeI2zFUR1Vp3_kJyBjkh6b-6bkracLOmhEcGXa8vIWwarVNE5K6895Zl8ePieMH-5ik3w/s1600/hebrewhouse_p142_b690.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><img border="0" height="171" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivleWWxuEt-fzCDjKdxDRYMGuPOjiD5cRwTuyRqa9au50QncsDQFofQRTjeKRTnz6W2V53Y6UeI2zFUR1Vp3_kJyBjkh6b-6bkracLOmhEcGXa8vIWwarVNE5K6895Zl8ePieMH-5ik3w/s200/hebrewhouse_p142_b690.jpg" width="200" /></span></a></div><a href="http://app4.websitetonight.com/projects2/4/1/3/8/808314/uploads/NEW_SOTW_Library_Additional_Books.pdf"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Book lists</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> to complement SOTW by Chapter from mom above.</span>tburchell97http://www.blogger.com/profile/06103726503089777329noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149751809855691933.post-56041748023731269272010-10-14T16:43:00.000-04:002010-10-14T16:43:16.673-04:00Remembering what's important<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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 <span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;"><em>W</em></span>e ended last week with a trip to a local museum on Friday with our Co-op. Although we are not currently studying American History, I always try to attend as many field trips as our schedule allows. It's a wonderful time for fellowship for the kids and myself and they always learn something whether we are in that cycle or not. </span> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu9ijDRCdDn69iWEhLF6K1IWcM7X7DeGecOQMpQT7hCIHwluaAtzXwmU6e-em-PJjPjVSXc7OGJoXry3jLHacdwHt4ODvHYjWuFadHHRQiuqfsfbPAdZZJilbB3upvo4REqzQToZmI7rI/s1600/DSC_1390.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu9ijDRCdDn69iWEhLF6K1IWcM7X7DeGecOQMpQT7hCIHwluaAtzXwmU6e-em-PJjPjVSXc7OGJoXry3jLHacdwHt4ODvHYjWuFadHHRQiuqfsfbPAdZZJilbB3upvo4REqzQToZmI7rI/s320/DSC_1390.jpg" width="212" /></a><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The day was beautiful here, the humidity gone, the wind a gentle breeze, and great light from the sun. I took advantage of the weather and the crowd-less downtown area to get some photos of my kids. I haven't had the time (or taken the time maybe?) to do sessions with them for awhile and we really enjoyed it. They wanted to keep going when it was time to get home and start dinner. I realized I did too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It was an awesome reminder of the important things in my life and why I began to home educate my children. I want to spend time with them, not just time teaching them, but time enjoying them and getting to know them and their personalities. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">As I have been reviewing our schedules, I am pleased with the educational work we are accomplishing but not as pleased with the "quality" time we are spending together. All of us (myself included) have seemed a bit more easily frustrated and tired the past couple of weeks. I wondered if we just need to adjust to "school" being full time or if I need </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">to adjust our schedule. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Of course, this means leaning on the Lord and praying about it. I have found myself so incredibly busy that I forget that it's not my decisions to make- that I must take time out to TRULY pray and TRULY lean on the Lord for His wisdom and understand that it is He that is in control, not I. </span><br />
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</tbody></table> <span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">With that, I leave you with scripture I often find encouraging and some beautiful photos from our peaceful afternoon. </span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><embed allowfullscreen="true" flashvars="id=241276078&background=0xf5f5f5&delay=5&transition=2&loop=1&random=0&allowfs=1&allowthumbs=1&showlink=1&allowtitles=0&showtitles=1&autostart=1&allowtopbar=1&allowcontrols=1&transparent=0&loop_music=1&frame=0xcccccc&preloader=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.zenfolio.com%2Fzf%2Fcode%2Fslideshow%2F002.swf&preloader_params=color%3D0xffffff" height="200" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" quality="high" src="http://www.zenfolio.com/zf/code/slideshow/embedded.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="320">More photos of our walk.</embed>tburchell97http://www.blogger.com/profile/06103726503089777329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149751809855691933.post-69497894868180418442010-09-05T16:03:00.000-04:002010-09-05T16:03:24.068-04:00Curriculum 2010/2011 Decisions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjtDVt52o5shCAzEWyqZllOn7RTntA01FLpUrgVv9opy-B1Oq5kadZ2ivMDPVi1qM4-y31lChbl3UCT4lP2jrUH-Y9m3Q0x-IXlge8wcJZeYguMWp_sYIgxdWEhkoZerdSd49Yr_UPl3E/s1600/10215895.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="162" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjtDVt52o5shCAzEWyqZllOn7RTntA01FLpUrgVv9opy-B1Oq5kadZ2ivMDPVi1qM4-y31lChbl3UCT4lP2jrUH-Y9m3Q0x-IXlge8wcJZeYguMWp_sYIgxdWEhkoZerdSd49Yr_UPl3E/s200/10215895.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><u>Our Curriculum Choices for 2010/2011</u></span></strong></div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>Ch-</strong> 9 years old (JUST turned)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia;"><strong>A & B-</strong> 7 years old </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><strong><em>Language Arts:</em></strong></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLC-eh3dIncyroNOntbqMpSXR9uQzrGWS0mHc2YYXFqs1-5twzlRZf099m64J8jDldylLTElmEPvzkzetwy1tEkBtQDNvZThDNJ_9hC3yQnDe4lvtdc0L1f4fRWquntEWgGfTRR5jIU9g/s1600/spelling+wkout+b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLC-eh3dIncyroNOntbqMpSXR9uQzrGWS0mHc2YYXFqs1-5twzlRZf099m64J8jDldylLTElmEPvzkzetwy1tEkBtQDNvZThDNJ_9hC3yQnDe4lvtdc0L1f4fRWquntEWgGfTRR5jIU9g/s200/spelling+wkout+b.jpg" width="147" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><strong><u>Spelling-</u> </strong>We are using <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?item_no=224811&item_code=WW&netp_id=827252&event=ESRCN&view=details#curr"><em><strong>Modern Curriculum Press' Spelling Workout</strong></em>.</a> </span>In the past, I have used <em>McGuffey's Spelling Lists</em> and created a schedule of my own. I have also used <em>Natural Speller</em>. Both of these are great programs for spelling. I wanted to simplify our Spelling. I wanted to spend less time than the children on their Spelling assignments! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">I read about <em><strong><span style="color: blue;">MCP's Spelling Workout</span></strong></em> in "<em><strong><span style="color: purple;">The Well Trained Mind</span></strong></em>" and it fit the bill. It is a workbook, however, there isn't TOO much writing involved and it requires less than a page a day. I do not use the writing suggestions as they do not fit my taste or philosophy so we skip over that. My 8 year old son (9 years old in 3 days!) is finishing Level D from last year and will move on to Level E in a few weeks. My 7 year old daughters are using Level B and are beginning on the 4th lesson as we completed a few lessons sporadically over the summer. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"></span><strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><u>Grammar-</u> </span></strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>A & B - 7 years old-<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_643679796"> </a><em><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.welltrainedmind.com/store/">First Language Lessons of the Well Trained Mind</a></span> -</em></strong> Level 2</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>Ch- 9 years old</strong> - <span style="color: blue;"><strong><em>First Language Lessons for the Well Trained Mind</em></strong></span> - finishing up Level 3 and then beginning Level 4</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> This was one of my more difficult decisions this year. I was back and forth between programs for Grammar and Writing. My children have not had much formal Grammar up until this point because we were adhering closer to the Charlotte Mason philosophy which does not recommend early formal grammar. Due to this, I was hesitant and unsure about which program to use. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggrfRDYn7SAGn0WkLA9fRGgHjLzQ_lmETtTUy4jEeP84FgTdM6j9UkRAXDP_vPoABGjHsySWb5XAfGHlAc7g6RFLEUaiEgyBm9fpyuoWGbAhj2cKL3wAmYZwxkbzcjUrLAg12LZ-xDFTE/s1600/fll.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggrfRDYn7SAGn0WkLA9fRGgHjLzQ_lmETtTUy4jEeP84FgTdM6j9UkRAXDP_vPoABGjHsySWb5XAfGHlAc7g6RFLEUaiEgyBm9fpyuoWGbAhj2cKL3wAmYZwxkbzcjUrLAg12LZ-xDFTE/s200/fll.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">My son is not as strong in auditory learning as he is in visual and kinesthetic. This caused concerns about <em><strong><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.welltrainedmind.com/store/">First Language Lessons</a></span></strong></em> for me as it is primarily oral for Level 1 & 2. After hesitantly trying Level 2 with him last year and seeing his eyes glaze over everytime I tried to repeat things three times, I decided to move him into Level 3. Level 3 does have worksheets for each lesson which he appreciates. I appreciate that it is not TOO much writing which seems to make him frustrated. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I worry still that he is not "getting" enough out of the program. It is not that the curriculum does not CONTAIN enough grammar information, it does. My concern is if MY SON is absorbing enough of the material based on his own learning style and personality. He doesn't seem to mind the curriculum anymore. He rather enjoys circling and underlining in his copy of the program. He even tolerates the "say it three times" now that we have laughed about it and talked about it helping him to memorize the information. He usually chimes in, however, while I'm reading my section 3 times rather than waiting for me to read it three times and then us reading it three times together. If it is not the first day of memorizing and repeating a rule than we don't always repeat it as often as the book recommends. He just doesn't seem to respond to saying it 9 times. I believe all programs - even the best of them - have to be tweaked for the child. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I purchased <em>Shurley English</em> and have spent quite a bit of time looking through it and considering it, I just think it is A LOT for what they are getting. My son is very bright but his attention span is not terribly long. He's not "unusual" according to my pediatrician for an 8 (almost 9 year old) boy - just a typical boy of his age. I'm afraid the <em>SE </em>will make him bonkers (and possibly me!) He did ask me one day if I had any songs to help him remember the parts of speech. My friend taught <em>IEW</em> at our Co-op and taught the kids some jingles for simple parts of speech that he enjoyed. He does NOT enjoy the long, drawn out songs such as the ones in SE. As a matter of fact, the <em>Veritas Press</em> songs I was so excited to purchase him just made him laugh at me! :) It needs to be fairly short and to the point.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">My friend taught him <strong><em><span style="color: purple;">"Verb, verb - action word!"</span></em></strong> I guess he's looking for quick memory rhymes versus songs. I'm considering looking at some of the <em>Grammar Songs</em> CDs. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">We are going to move forward for now with the <strong><em><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.welltrainedmind.com/store/">First Language Lessons Level 3</a></span></em></strong> and probably move quickly so as not to bore him. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><u>Reading:</u></strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtsKpv4vgweIUmjOFpIhWP9yepdNsP30MOuzBDITiRjBEd31aiImRMxHN995stPY0wKSzw2jHZhqYt9CU4hEFq-1YptGe3HSbD9qnHIvsCBMKSePGkjC_FrYqAeUmVTm8I0JzGubpfvKc/s1600/opg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtsKpv4vgweIUmjOFpIhWP9yepdNsP30MOuzBDITiRjBEd31aiImRMxHN995stPY0wKSzw2jHZhqYt9CU4hEFq-1YptGe3HSbD9qnHIvsCBMKSePGkjC_FrYqAeUmVTm8I0JzGubpfvKc/s200/opg.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><strong><u>A & B- </u></strong>Both of my girls are proficient readers. I am still determined to read through <strong><em><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.welltrainedmind.com/store/">The Ordinary Parent's Guide to Reading</a></span></em></strong> with them. Practice makes perfect, and certainly won't hurt anything. They find it easy but don't complain, partly because it is private, one on one time with mom where they can show off thier "skills". I am considering taking 5 minutes a day to briefly review it with my son as well. I am not using it to replace anything and adding 5 minutes of reading practice to our day will not seriously throw off our schedule. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">The other nice thing is I purchased the .pdf version and placed it in a 3 ring binder. Not only was it a bit cheaper, I can also just take the page or two out that I want to practice with them for that day and lay it in my planner. This allows me to take it with us without the bulk of a reading curriculum or heavy textbook. I did not purchase the .pdf version for this reason. I actually purchased the .pdf (admittedly!) for the instant gratification of having the program THEN and THERE! :) This explains my love for Currclick! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">This past week, for our first "week of school" I took it with us to music lessons and quietly went through it with the girls while their brother was in guitar lessons. It was perfect! It was casual and fast but I felt good that we had that few minutes for practice. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlgkygYPDeWTeRLZS1Ob3TyzysKtTdjxJ88IkNUU-WBX0tORc2MTUJ-HnYsv7q-wSgfFbRE_H_fXc7dKwkfFSp7OkaX48TGiC7d84g-GS-prRIUhKk8-DZ4fbO0KMbwDp-tez-FultCPQ/s1600/Chance+surfing+wave+lots+of+foam.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlgkygYPDeWTeRLZS1Ob3TyzysKtTdjxJ88IkNUU-WBX0tORc2MTUJ-HnYsv7q-wSgfFbRE_H_fXc7dKwkfFSp7OkaX48TGiC7d84g-GS-prRIUhKk8-DZ4fbO0KMbwDp-tez-FultCPQ/s200/Chance+surfing+wave+lots+of+foam.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">My children also are required to read daily. I assign different books for the girls and Chance sometimes but with thier reading ability I am finding that I can probably assign them the same book more often. I set a longer time for reading for my son than my daughters but they will often ask if they can read another chapter or "just a few more pages" so they exceed him. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg12wGXALE1Kydp34___e4FJnnFTiUmPTlfFb0SmZft0qTeONePKknPbcJxbAbgciIqHq0b_xiBM1KgpmSH1aY-gt8HSo5oAB1qCoLGsh7iLZEowYQfDCkqKipCQOnGQQFNGGPx8p80s-8/s1600/chance+catch+run+glow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg12wGXALE1Kydp34___e4FJnnFTiUmPTlfFb0SmZft0qTeONePKknPbcJxbAbgciIqHq0b_xiBM1KgpmSH1aY-gt8HSo5oAB1qCoLGsh7iLZEowYQfDCkqKipCQOnGQQFNGGPx8p80s-8/s200/chance+catch+run+glow.jpg" width="133" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">I believe my daughters caught the "book bug" from me. I could read for hours on end. My son did not. I have taken a lot of advice from other homeschoolers on types of books to provide him. I take him to the library with me and allow him to choose books. I check out and purchase books for him more often than my daughters because I am trying to find that ONE that will call to him. I believe the Lord makes us all unique, however, and for good reason. My son is just an active boy. He will grow to be a strong and active man. He will be an amazing provider for his family and his wife will love it! He just may never choose a book over football or martial arts or a book over building something. He would rather RAISE the ferrets and bearded dragons than to read about them! The trick for me is to find that interest in his sports or nature studies and grab books for that and continue to assign his reading. School is not always going to be what they WANT to do over all else. I can't blame him, I would rather be painting or reading than washing dishes :)! My goal is to continue with his assigned times and stick to it. He is an obedient child, thank the Lord so it's not a problem. I may find him one day sitting and reading a book without having it assigned to him but for now I am blessed by him and WHO he is! He will grab "how-to" books and care guides when he needs them, the literature will come from his education. That's a part of it, isn't it? </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><strong><u>Assigned reading-</u> </strong></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><strong>A & B</strong>- 30 minutes</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><strong>Ch-</strong> 30-45 minutes. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">I am not STRICTLY adhering to this. If they finish a history biography in 20 minutes, we will discuss and make a notebook page on the book, I will not go hunting down another book to "fill up" the missing 10 minutes! These guidelines I set to help me choose how much reading to assign the kids. I am tweaking it as I go, assigning chapters or pages based on how long I think it will take them and we'll move from there. I will watch for frustration levels AND enjoyment levels. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtMaUt6VfIdQY_I8KCD4eFIqGzUqXjiyZM4J-Pss_x4J3YK2Hz7yGKq50n42w1l5tP2OykQ3xmonzOVLY00zxIVz-IxMcUl79nryjNdL01f7dFnoUlY0CKe3oHzbdfyp8LSM1WUNqDzm8/s1600/00405166.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtMaUt6VfIdQY_I8KCD4eFIqGzUqXjiyZM4J-Pss_x4J3YK2Hz7yGKq50n42w1l5tP2OykQ3xmonzOVLY00zxIVz-IxMcUl79nryjNdL01f7dFnoUlY0CKe3oHzbdfyp8LSM1WUNqDzm8/s200/00405166.jpg" width="133" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">My son enjoys biographies and <strong><em>Usborne </em></strong>books with a lot of great history illustrations and building information. He loves battles and heroes. He might not want to read as much of <em><strong>"Tara"</strong></em> as he does the others. He may take longer to get through that book due to lack of interest and I will adjust for that. The same goes for my daughters. They might find the chapters on war boring and emerse themselves in the romance and family sections. Again, it is going to be a constant change. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">I will be posting a list of the books I'm assigning them very soon. I will also be posting books from thier fun reading time. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><strong><u>Fun Reading</u></strong>- I am asking them to read on their own, an <strong><u><span style="color: blue;">approved</span></u></strong> book of thier choice daily:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Our goal is for:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><strong>A & B-</strong> 30-60 minutes</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><strong>Ch</strong>- 60 minutes. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">All of my notes above from assigned reading on this time limit is the same. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">I thought that I would allow them to "blog" about their fun reading books. I am going to try to start a page for each of them to do this. A book review/report is a great way to keep them motivated. They love to share with other children and maybe once we are organized and consistent about it, I'll be able to post it on our blog and other children can chime in with thier own book likes and dislikes! :) hint! hint! Moms!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAJbPQYNTUJR16fqNFYhn8zNBWc2es49XLzVfwKlrAV06b9IfL056OPVFDNla8zglwpOT0zUuHASGDOGy0bqwK7ETAC9ofIRW4mo_40nzHnkST_h2rmBTfjNUEgs3h5D7ue_JrgxeC6O4/s1600/601231.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAJbPQYNTUJR16fqNFYhn8zNBWc2es49XLzVfwKlrAV06b9IfL056OPVFDNla8zglwpOT0zUuHASGDOGy0bqwK7ETAC9ofIRW4mo_40nzHnkST_h2rmBTfjNUEgs3h5D7ue_JrgxeC6O4/s200/601231.gif" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><strong><u>Phonics Practice-</u></strong></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><strong>A & B-</strong> Finish<a href="http://www.christianbook.com/explode-the-code-book-4/nancy-hall/9780838814635/pd/146363?item_code=WW&netp_id=203443&event=ESRCN&view=details"> <strong><em><span style="color: blue;">Explode the Code Book 4</span></em></strong></a> and move into <span style="color: blue;"><strong><em>MCP Level C</em></strong></span> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Ch- Finish<a href="http://www.christianbook.com/plaid-phonics-study-level-d-student/9780813601236/pd/601231?item_code=WW&netp_id=222006&event=ESRCN&view=details"> <strong><em><span style="color: blue;">MCP Word Study D</span></em></strong></a> & possibly move into E - only 1x per week now on day he does not have a spelling page to complete.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA43SDQzvu6T3ZiUEL-YUuiFinuFSxZYGkrqzvLOsIUJhprnEt7RAYmTqIkt8LBP8jcgkp4K-WtdISjg-zz6Bw6o94rC6YwsxywJPKpObV3-CQoO0Gq15-rEkJLycVsH70OFoUMY7Beqg/s1600/146363.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA43SDQzvu6T3ZiUEL-YUuiFinuFSxZYGkrqzvLOsIUJhprnEt7RAYmTqIkt8LBP8jcgkp4K-WtdISjg-zz6Bw6o94rC6YwsxywJPKpObV3-CQoO0Gq15-rEkJLycVsH70OFoUMY7Beqg/s200/146363.gif" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><strong><u>Writing-</u></strong></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><strong>A & B - </strong></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><strong><u><span style="color: blue;">Letter Writing-</span> 2 x month</u></strong></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">We are going to start the year strong with writing letters. It was a "side note" in our writing last year. We wrote get well cards for sick friends which were more illustrations and crafts than writing. I am striving for 2 letters per month from the girls. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqlAGwwRluno9RzRnb4yjdL3k9ukT2QKraXJ0i4chvwOkLu0VDDVpxKliAh6stPYIkgXYuK5YwJFi4LypRuxsG9xdJQz9QKKjvXyCimoFSdFi3GC4ZADjku9QmA0NtaxAeZKnM9hws3g8/s1600/tcw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqlAGwwRluno9RzRnb4yjdL3k9ukT2QKraXJ0i4chvwOkLu0VDDVpxKliAh6stPYIkgXYuK5YwJFi4LypRuxsG9xdJQz9QKKjvXyCimoFSdFi3GC4ZADjku9QmA0NtaxAeZKnM9hws3g8/s200/tcw.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia;"><strong><em>Writing with Ease & The Complete Writer - Level 2</em></strong></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia;">We discovered and began using <strong><em>WWE</em></strong> and <strong><em>TCW</em></strong> last year towards the end of the year. We were only able to get about 4 weeks done before our year completed. I did enjoy it for them because I was already doing a lot of oral narration and copywork from our Charlotte Mason roots. I contribute my daughters' ability to pen well to this as well as their ability to narrate well for thier age. They still have certain material that is more difficult than others simply because they have a harder time paying attention if it doesn't intrigue them. I've read this is normal. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia;">It's so interesting to compare their level with my son's. He is just as bright as his sisters but with very different strengths. Much of it is the Lord's design of him for his path in life compared to my daughters. However, I find that it is also due to his almost two years in public school - 2 of the most crucial early years- Kindergarten and much of 1st grade when we began homeschooling. I continually remind myself of this when I become nervous or concerned about my ability to home educate them. When I'm floudering between this curriculum and that I remember that the girls are doing great and I didn't use any SET curriculum per say but an old fashion philosophy. It always brings me back to reality!W</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNOheUDugXvBlP-P50NdXTiS2PqUyHsvukeOV2Xs9RJc0gnMsQag9P-QiRu-cMMDKxFC5kbGCOyBNwiZ4b1FB0ZT90c0XwawIZkH8JwbIW9GZcB4srwqgoEitrAVnO0snpYH_AX_MbY3k/s1600/wwe+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNOheUDugXvBlP-P50NdXTiS2PqUyHsvukeOV2Xs9RJc0gnMsQag9P-QiRu-cMMDKxFC5kbGCOyBNwiZ4b1FB0ZT90c0XwawIZkH8JwbIW9GZcB4srwqgoEitrAVnO0snpYH_AX_MbY3k/s200/wwe+4.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">We are going to skip the rest of<em><strong> <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.welltrainedmind.com/store/the-complete-writer-writing-with-ease-workbook-4-pdf.html">WWE</a></span></strong></em> Level 1 because they already are so proficient at copywork. There will be days when they do more copywork than narration but I'd like to follow the <strong><em><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.welltrainedmind.com/store/the-complete-writer-writing-with-ease-workbook-4-pdf.html">WWE 2</a></span></em></strong> - I think it corresponds well with <strong><em><span style="color: blue;">FLL Level 2</span></em></strong> that way and I think my daughters are capable of handling it. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">One thing I've found that I want to attempt to change this year, however, is how much of the <a href="http://www.welltrainedmind.com/store/the-complete-writer-writing-with-ease-workbook-4-pdf.html"><strong><em><span style="color: blue;">WWE</span></em></strong> workbook</a> we use. I purchased it (again in .pdf so I can print it out for BOTH girls -I have twins) for those weeks that are busy (most weeks lol but busiser than others) and days that I get caught working with them on something longer than expected or the regular life things come up. It's great to have when I need it. It's an excellent source for the material in <strong><em><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.welltrainedmind.com/store/the-complete-writer-writing-with-ease-workbook-4-pdf.html">TCW</a></span></em></strong>. I, personally, am going to try very hard to find material from our history, science, and literature to use instead of the material from the workbook. This is just a personal choice. I believe in falls in line more with Susan Wise Bauer's writing philosophy. I listened to my <strong><em><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.welltrainedmind.com/store/elementary-grades-mp3.html">MP3</a></span></em></strong> of her writing workshop/seminar again yesterday and I think her plan was to incorporate writing into other subjects and not make it, its own "beast". I do understand and appreciate the reason for the workbook as well. I suspect I will use it more than I would like to but I know that when we do they are still getting the same material and writing skills they would otherwise. It's my back up plan! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">I also will try to post how that works for me as we go throughout our year and any great narration and dictation ideas I find from our literature as they could help others! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><strong><u>Writing-</u></strong> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><strong>Ch-</strong> <strong><em><span style="color: blue;">The Complete Writer- Level 4</span></em></strong> section as spine-text for narrations and dictations - 2-3 x per week</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhosSq_2FZCP7pVA7cHjF9qjt37Hmij079Jm4ABESgw7f1xcbXh7o_RwJRhRCiHz-DUxGSyTG5IejaHy6wVL_5HV93v9OtfEm9f1JhatNSA8BRQWu4-_VdQgmMIjaY1lgzwxDu7WSN-Yb4/s1600/writing-strands-level-3-thumb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhosSq_2FZCP7pVA7cHjF9qjt37Hmij079Jm4ABESgw7f1xcbXh7o_RwJRhRCiHz-DUxGSyTG5IejaHy6wVL_5HV93v9OtfEm9f1JhatNSA8BRQWu4-_VdQgmMIjaY1lgzwxDu7WSN-Yb4/s200/writing-strands-level-3-thumb.jpg" width="153" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">(using History, Science, & Literature as mentioned above for my daughters but using Level 4 activities) </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><strong><em><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.writing-strands.com/writing-strands-3.asp">Writing Strands 3</a></span></em></strong> - 2x per week- we have not used this before so we are giving it a try. He enjoys being creative so we will see how it goes and tweak the program and time spent on it as we go. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><strong><u>Penmanship</u></strong>- <strong>A & B</strong>- 5 minutes per day -</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">until they master cursive and then it will be included in daily writing versus being a seperate "subject" to cover. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">I want to begin<strong><em> cursive writing</em></strong> with the girls right away. They both mastered penmanship well which I attribute to their home school only educations. They were never in public school as thier brother was. I have also learned that I made a mistake by not teaching my son cursive sooner. His <strong><em><span style="color: blue;">Spelling </span></em></strong>book transitioned into cursive before he was ready which gave him some trouble. I ended up writing the words in manuscript beside those in cursive until he was comfortable with it. I have also learned since that it would be easier on a child whose fine motor skills are not completely developed for writing to write in cursive rather than in manuscript. Live and learn I suppose, my poor first born! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">That sums up our <strong><em><span style="color: blue;">Language Arts Plan</span></em></strong> beginning this school year for 2010-2011. I hope it has helped someone to decide for or against an idea or program. I will be posting our book lists and plans for the remaining subjects very soon! Thanks for spending some time reading! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Many Blessings to you All! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Tiffany </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJTH-K-qJDclFlzjIJtkUU7KjHWGNIkebof5nBFon22nno1ZjWS1DCnlQxQi_bawZNrI-CbKu2yyHVwyJGrbUjkPLxHXAFk70Q64HeyGYv27UU02z-D2Q3Nk55zkvlt6X9MpqmdnQRfX8/s1600/10216970.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="175" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJTH-K-qJDclFlzjIJtkUU7KjHWGNIkebof5nBFon22nno1ZjWS1DCnlQxQi_bawZNrI-CbKu2yyHVwyJGrbUjkPLxHXAFk70Q64HeyGYv27UU02z-D2Q3Nk55zkvlt6X9MpqmdnQRfX8/s200/10216970.png" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div>tburchell97http://www.blogger.com/profile/06103726503089777329noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149751809855691933.post-41668284409437435232010-08-25T11:24:00.000-04:002010-08-25T11:24:46.088-04:00A New Year of Learning, Living, and Loving!! I am FINALLY excited!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp1vsCNr8dGGifT_AHSHQCBsPR2PXSO2qRj6NsGMdyTVeO_K9TOt6QtKx-Epy5-nQKvZg6ELCL4cPyRuocIzKQWhYYIK0q0MIivoXyWmeze_MOhvs-oPdzLzGlGQWFaW8_FhzrGcO9go8/s1600/00439405.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp1vsCNr8dGGifT_AHSHQCBsPR2PXSO2qRj6NsGMdyTVeO_K9TOt6QtKx-Epy5-nQKvZg6ELCL4cPyRuocIzKQWhYYIK0q0MIivoXyWmeze_MOhvs-oPdzLzGlGQWFaW8_FhzrGcO9go8/s200/00439405.jpg" width="153" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">A new school year quickly approaches and I'm finally excited! I should have been excited from the beginning but I have prayed this summer and struggled with what I wanted for my children in terms of their education! I do not mean strictly academic either, so as I've went through my decisions and leaned on the Lord for his strength and understanding I've began the journey of finalizing decisions! Amen! That is the most difficult part for me and I'm so happy that we are moving on to the next step of gatherning materials and making the actual plans! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Join me over this next week or so as I FINALLY put it on paper (and computer!) and share what I am planning on using, how we are hoping to use it, and all of my other revelations and rantings! :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I pray you may find an idea, book, or curriculum that maybe you'd not heard of or thought of before and that my crazy, mixed up mind will assist someone else! Ideas and comments are very much welcome and appreciated! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I am discovering the pages tab for blogspot so bare with me as I attempt to organize the ideas and thoughts! Hopefully you will find most of the information to the right in the sidebar under <a href="http://pages./">Pages.</a> :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Off we go! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Much love & blessings to you all! </span><br />
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Second- I am praying to share a lot of the information on projects and units that we've completed during this time posted soon. It will be scattered and out of order probably but I truly enjoying sharing the things that did and did not work for us with you all! <br />
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Here is a fun math program that was shared on a yahoo group this morning that I wanted to pass along. We use A Beka for our math curriculum and my 8 year old was practicing long division already. He understands the concepts well (thank the Lord!) but I found that it was frustrating because he didn't have all of his multiplication facts memorized as well as I would like. <br />
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There are many debates on whether software is good or bad for children. I personally believe that #1 computers are not going anywhere so the children require proficiency in them for their future. #2- If my son's learning style is not the traditional auditory style- adding some math "games" or software to assist him in learning the basic facts so we can continue on with a higher level of mathematics understanding later on (especially moving into the logical/dialectic stage) then I'm all for it. Most all classical programs use chants, flashcards, and games so why not software? <br />
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I posted the link above for a great (and most importantly FREE from what I've looked through so far) online program called <a href="http://www.mathsisfun.com/">Math is Fun</a> that helps with different phases of math. Use it at your discretion, I have not ventured through the entire site - only what I'm looking for currently which is the multiplication tables. <br />
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I like that the site master/author has printable tables for the child to use and also several pages of tricks and ideas to help master these tables! I'm printing the tricks and hints page out for myself so I can read over it and use some of them one on one with my son and see if they help! <br />
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Many blessings and check back soon for more updated Nature & Unit Studies! <br />
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<em>"No one is an artist unless he carries his picture in his head before painting it and is sure of his method and composition."</em><br />
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<a href="http://www.gettingtoknow.com/MonetAct.htm">Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists, Monet</a><br />
<a href="http://www.gettingtoknow.com/videonew.htm">Monet Video</a><br />
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I love the <em>Venezia "Getting to Know</em>" series. Mike Venezia combines charictures with the artists' paintings and a delightful, short biography on the life of the artist. It is a perfect book for the elementary aged young artist. <br />
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Venezia also rounds out this series with other "Getting to Know" books including composers, scientists, and presidents. I have personally used his composer book on Bach and my children found it to be as entertaining as his artist series. <br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Free online resources and Printables</span>:<br />
<a href="http://www.squidoo.com/monet-artist-study">Jimmie's awesome Monet Squidoo lense</a><br />
<a href="http://www.hslaunch.com/mypage/downloader.php?file=userfiles/200/06432829702.pdf&id=457">Monet Notebooking Page</a><br />
<a href="http://www.hslaunch.com/mypage/downloader.php?file=userfiles/300/12628072307.pdf&id=377">Mystery Painting- Monet's Waterlillies</a><br />
<a href="http://www.hslaunch.com/mypage/downloader.php?file=userfiles/300/20541756013.pdf&id=267">Monet Lapbooking Pages</a><br />
<a href="http://www.homeschoolhelperonline.com/notebooking/monet_river.htm">Claude Monet's River Scene at Bennecourt Notebooking Page</a><br />
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</div>tburchell97http://www.blogger.com/profile/06103726503089777329noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149751809855691933.post-45789346520232696582010-04-17T10:28:00.001-04:002010-04-17T10:29:43.527-04:00Christian Classical Education and the Lord's calling<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjlbJ2sHTYU6NjLVisrcAkJWGaexUjv59XYW5oLimuz55yVdpI54KZTlA4YKDicuHYnoS4eNVLROURBtZR8o2os5WfK-1mitW-H5oY28dNkZlQMrBOEWbrFko2G1Dz7hjhserSsOvhtEM/s1600/chance+alyssa+and+briana.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjlbJ2sHTYU6NjLVisrcAkJWGaexUjv59XYW5oLimuz55yVdpI54KZTlA4YKDicuHYnoS4eNVLROURBtZR8o2os5WfK-1mitW-H5oY28dNkZlQMrBOEWbrFko2G1Dz7hjhserSsOvhtEM/s320/chance+alyssa+and+briana.jpg" wt="true" /></a></div><span style="color: #663366;"><strong>Isaiah 54:13</strong> ~"<em>And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children</em>."</span>I feel both called and blessed to be a homeschooling mom. I don't think there is anything more important I could do with my life than to care for, love, and educate my children.<br />
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<span style="color: #663366;">(<strong>Proverbs 22:6~</strong><em> "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.")</em></span>It is not always easy. I struggled, especially the first year with decisions and curriculum and whether they were doing okay. Then l I realized that I need to <em><span style="color: #663366;">"Let go and Let God</span></em>".<br />
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We began using a Charlotte Mason style to educate our children. It is not perfect, I will never claim to school my children JUST as Ms. Mason did or as she called for. I am still learning along with the children. The use of narration, REAL living books, nature study, composer and artist study, copywork, and the gentle art of her methods just FIT us. It helped make us all more relaxed and happy.<br />
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Intially, we homeschooled almost strictly according to the Charlotte Mason methods. The growth and education of my children using these methods astounds me! I have been amazed constantly that this glorious, NATURAL method of living and learning has worked so exceedingly well!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilNHRFt3X7jzPGlV0mEEciy8V_NUKBVrsHJN7Jy5QQK50hBtwl7h-qwha_9QtoJkuP4MLWkfA89Cel9baOvy66FeAerk3jlPBiGXdnTSn80PhJS7uYRcWRMQ1Fwn1mOSHNVOQtUlQjyac/s1600/DSC_0155_edited-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilNHRFt3X7jzPGlV0mEEciy8V_NUKBVrsHJN7Jy5QQK50hBtwl7h-qwha_9QtoJkuP4MLWkfA89Cel9baOvy66FeAerk3jlPBiGXdnTSn80PhJS7uYRcWRMQ1Fwn1mOSHNVOQtUlQjyac/s320/DSC_0155_edited-1.JPG" wt="true" /></a></div>Recently, we began adding a Christian Classical style of education. I was hesitant at first because I did not have a full understanding of the Christian Classical model. I was suprised, once I began reading and researching this style, to find it quite similar to the approaches I have used in studies with the CM principles.<br />
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There are only a few (although important) differences in the two styles that I can see. Many believe (see <a href="http://www.welltrainedmind.com/the-classical-side-of-charlotte-mason/">Karen Glass' article on</a> "<em><span style="color: #663366;">The Well Trained Mind</span></em>" forum) that because <a href="http://www.gbt.org/text/sayers.html">Sayer's essay, "<em><span style="color: #663366;">The Lost Tools of Learning</span></em>"</a> was written long after Ms. Mason that she might agree with the differences in the Christian Classical Education. Ms. Mason, too, reached back into the past to classical educators.<br />
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My children constantly delight and challenge me! I am so incredibly blessed!<br />
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<em><span style="color: #663366;">"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." - Philippians 4:13 </span></em><br />
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