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…
How to Teach Vowel Sounds
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…
A better way to art
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…
Living Books for Ancient & World History: Classical Conversations Cycle 1
Our list for Living Books for Ancient & World History: Classical Conversations Cycle 1 is below! I am so happy to share these with you! (Weeks 8 and on will be added soon!) We are on the threshold for a new school year. With a new fifth volume, Classical Conversations has updated their guides and…
Simple & Beautiful Preschool Alphabet Lessons
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…
The Good and the Beautiful Supplement for Classical Conversations Cycle 1
Here is a list of The Good and the Beautiful history resources that can supplement Classical Conversations Cycle 1 history memory work. I tend to get a bit overzealous with my reading choices with the children. We are on a continuous cycle of read alouds — and while I’d love to always align these with…
Waldorf Art in our Homeschool
How we brought the Waldorf method of art, in both sequence and materials, into our home learning environment. Incorporating beautiful art has been more of a joy for us than I ever could have imagined. My son, for his entire life, has “hated art”. Now, I never pushed him. I have, asked him to write…
How to incorporate the Waldorf Method into Charlotte Mason Homeschool
I have written here how our newly planned Charlotte Mason homeschool schedule had saved my sanity. Also, at the same time, it convinced me to be more consistent with my children. No more flouncing around through the days and the “oh we’ll get to that subject” attitude. You can see my posts on it here:…
Sensory Processing for the Average Mom
Have you tried looking for information about sensory processing? Have you torn your hair out trying to figure this all out? Are you tired of looking through numerous online resources to find what you need? Do you just want it all in a neat and tidy place, in language that the average mom (like me) could…
Charlotte Mason Reading Lessons: Recitation
Charlotte Mason emphasized continuous work through the recitation, that is, reading by sight out loud, of beautiful poems, scripture, and hymns throughout a child’s learning. Charlotte Mason’s Recitation Method, as described in Home Education, Volume One, is below. These continuous lessons, from age 6 on up through Form VI (12th grade) can be used with…
