Classical Conversations is a wonderful, hands-on curriculum for children when they are in community. But for during the week, when you want to dig deeper into the grammar and memorization, these books from Usborne Books & More will help your child to make the topics come alive in an exciting and invigorating way! Listed below…
Our list for Living Books for Medieval & Modern History: Classical Conversations Cycle 2 is below! I hope you enjoy! Most of the books below could be found in your local library. I always suggest searching online, from home, and holding lots of books and going in to pick them up without children. This is…
Charlotte Mason inspired teachers to bring an array of knowledge and experience to children. They should experience many facets of the feast of knowledge and we should not withhold the beauty of the world. This includes music, art, poetry, the awe and wisdom of nature, so many aspects of our daily living can be celebrated…
Here is a list of The Good and the Beautiful history resources that can supplement Classical Conversations Cycle 2 history memory work. The Good and the Beautiful has a four year history curriculum for grades 1 to 12. And this is the perfect supplement to the Classical Conversation history memory work. I love how pick-up-and-go…
Teaching vowel sounds using fun hand motions When I began teaching kindergarten, I discovered that children can have a very difficult time distinguishing between their vowel sounds. This is to be expected! Consonants are much easier to teach and learn. A “Ss” sound and a “Mm” sound are both very different in their sound and…
Weekly Waldorf art education for homeschool families Art is not something I’m familiar with. Growing up, I thrived in theater and music, but never art. Unfortunately, I always felt like “I wasn’t good” or “that’s not my thing.” I’m sad about this! Since homeschooling my children, I’ve come to realize that I’m indeed a wonderful…
Our list for Living Books for Ancient & World History: Classical Conversations Cycle 1 is below! I am so happy to share these with you! We are on the threshold for a new school year. With a new fifth volume, Classical Conversations has updated their guides and CDs. I am very pleased with the history…
Sharing our lovely four day alphabet lessons focusing on one letter, very gently, at a time in our home preschool. I’m sharing our daily preschool time that we focus on with my five year old. This is all very relaxed. She, and I, love having a short ten minute time together. She also does her…
