I’m doing a series called looking back, documenting learning the children and I did together prior to me blogging. This week I'll be going back 2 years to when we studied the ancient Greeks, beginning with the Minoans (the girls were 8 and T11 was 9). I loved teaching about the Minoans. They seemed to…
Tag: Homeschooling
Maths at the Manor
Last week I mentioned our foray into living maths using the Domesday survey as our basis for learning about percentages. We used our handy-dandy papier-mache map (again-this is one of the best investments in time we have made!). The children built up our very own Manor, complete with a Keep: I showed them what an average Manor…
Nature Study: Plans for a Year Long Study of our Village Pond
I LOVE history. I didn't take it at school, so I come to it with clear, fresh eyes and I think this makes it very, very interesting for me. Science, however, I took at GCSE level (all of them), A level (again, all of them) and my degree is a BSc (Hons) - more science. I think I'm all…
Domesday Book
I'm all for fun school work. I know that sometimes in life one simply has to knuckle down and do the work regardless of the fun factor or lack there of, but as Mary Poppins once said 'a spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down' (I'm currently breaking off into song - you should be glad…
Easter Adventure Box: Marco Polo and Ancient China-Part 2
Yesterday I shared the resources I'm using for the Ancient China part of our adventure box. The other half of the box will be focused on Marco Polo. I intend to read aloud his own autobiographical book about his travels: We are using 'Marco Polo- History's Great Adventurer' I LOVE these books. We have a similar…
Easter Adventure Box: Marco Polo and Ancient China-Part 1
Just the name sends shivers down my older children's spines! They are very excited about their Easter Adventure Box! This year it is going to be both a revisit to Ancient China and also learning the new topic of Marco Polo. Marco Polo was a well-known medieval explorer, who traveled the silk road to China. He therefore…
Schooling Together: Thomas the Tank Engine-Part Two
On a Friday we have a time where all five children are doing school together. I use the term school loosely due to the age differences, however the older one's are still learning. They learn their needs come secondary to their little sisters. They learn to put aside their wishes for a couple of hours…
Ancient Israel Unit Study
The main focus for our Ancient Israel Unit Study was the Old Testament. This was the ideal opportunity to learn more about the Jews and their covenant with God. Israel followed very naturally from our ancient Egypt unit study, given it was Moses who led the Israelites out of Egypt to the promised land of Israel. Ancient…
Homemade Handicrafts
Make time for some homemade handicrafts in your homeschool! It doesn't need to be complicated or technically difficult. Opt for something simple, like these two Mr Men dolls. You don't even really need to be that gifted in arts and crafts. It is the spending time together, whilst keeping hands busy. This encourages great conversations…
Valentine Restaurant: A Love Shown
I had another post planned for today, but I was so overwhelmed by my children last night that I wanted to share RIGHT AWAY!! Yesterday morning we were informed that we were required to dress up for a valentine dinner at Valentine Restaurant, which the children were opening just for us that night. We grinned…
Using Picture Books to Study Great Literature
There are affiliate links throughout this post, which our family earn a little bit of money if you click through using my website. Thank you so much for supporting us in this way Studying Great Literature has to be one of my most favourite times in home school (along with artist study, A&P, any kind of…
Artist Study: Giotto
We have, at last, finished up our next medieval artist study. I specifically chose to study Giotto. Giotto was apprenticed to Cimabue, yet he overtook his master in many ways, excelling in portraying a more natural and normal human form. He was a fore-runner, if you like, away from the Byzantine art which influenced Cimabue. …
Homeschool Blahs
It's that time of year again. February. I know it's coming. The fact that February is a month of the year that always comes after January, and is never skipped in favour of March has not escaped my notice. Since homeschooling, February is my very least favourite time of the year. I couldn't tell you…
Beautiful Quote: Shakespeare
"A friend is one that knows you as you are, understands where you have been, accepts what you have become, and still, gently allows you to grow." ~William Shakespeare~
Preschool Adventure Box: B4FIAR If Jesus Came to my House
TOPIC: HOSPITALITY This year I want to be a little less haphazard about my two little one’s activities. A4 will continue to have her one hour school with me doing Mathusee Primer and Jolly Phonics. I want to be more purposeful about the fun school I do with the two little girls. To this end…