Without having seen the Sistine Chapel one can form no appreciable idea of what one man is capable of achieving. (Johann Wolfgang Goethe in 1787 in Rome) Between 1508 and 1512, Michelangelo accomplished one of the most stunning works of art ever created: he painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling. This astounding artistic and religious achievement has attracted people for […]
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Learning about The Fascinating World of Farming
We’ve always tried to grow some of our own food, for both health and financial reasons. It wasn’t until later that we realized it was a wonderful educational opportunity as well, perfect for our homeschooling family. We learn about plants and animals, bugs and diseases, and soil. What’s more, we learn how they are […]
Resources for Shakespeare’s Henry V
Last term we spent some time with Henry V, Ambleside Online’s Shakespeare selection. It’s the action packed story of how, as a young king, Henry fought for the French throne and then won the French princess Katharine. It’s about Christian kingship, leadership, responsibility, and war or, in modern terms, about national pride, Christian politics, and […]
NaNoWriMo and Other Writing Inspiration
Our children spent the month of November writing madly for NaNoWriMo, a writing event in which you are considered a winner if you meet your word count goal. Miss 11 (3000 words) and Miss 9 (1500 words) both exceeded their word count goals. On her blog, Miss 14 points out that she did not achieve […]
Learning from Real Writers
Last spring I discovered The Writer’s Workshop by Greg Roper, a little gem of a book meant to teach college students how to write. Its philosophy was appealing and its teaching fabulous, so I determined to use it with my children, ages 9-16. A college level book for such young children? Yes, with some (major) […]