Even though we have finished homeschooling, I still like to create lists of seasonal delights to do and observe in my home. Not only do I get joy from this simple home-keeping rhythm but my family does too, even though my girls are all grown up. It’s a part of what we know and recognize …
Weather is almost an inexhaustible subject for nature study and at this time of the year, a nature study on frosty weather is sure to be a hit! Our Nature Study on Frosty Weather There is always something different happening, especially this time of the year as we move from Autumn into Winter. At the moment in …
Our now-adult children have a broad appreciation for many different genre’s of music, from 70’s rock to country, classical, indy, jazz, all manner of music and I attribute that to our embracing all this in our home as they were growing up as well as to our music appreciation lessons during our homeschool years. Below …
Ever wondered what a Morning Basket of Living Books is? Charlotte Mason advocated living books. They are books that are not dumbed down to as to be condescending to the child. Those types of books would be deemed as ‘twaddle’ by Charlotte Mason and have no place on the child’s bookshelf. For most of our …
Charlotte Mason on Picture Study Picture Study is one of those things that you can include in your day that really does not take up a lot of time, but has a huge impact. It takes us all of 8 minutes once a week, yet years later my children are able to recognize works of …
This week we did a seaside nature study. I was reflecting on how easy it can be to let nature study slide in your homeschool. Nature study, if you are not careful, can fall by the wayside (as can composer and artist study) in favour of exam subjects. If these things are important to you …
I have been pondering on some of the many aspects of our homeschool learning that we have enjoyed over the years. Nature Study has always played quite an important part in our learning home and has been instrumental in leading my eldest daughter into her chosen career field. As many established readers will know she …
Gosh! It has been a while, hasn’t it? July has been a busy and exciting month but things seem to be getting back under control and I thought I’d love to pop in here for a little catch-up and natter. *Just a little warning…this is a photo-heavy post with lots of lovely snippets of Tuscany* …
Rabbit Rabbit! It’s the first of the month and according to this old English and North American folklore saying, if these are the first words out of your mouth on the 1st of the month the rabbits will run away with your problems and you will have a month of good luck. I always find …
Throughout our homeschooling, I have always had a heart for encouraging other homeschool mums on their journey. I am blessed to be able to walk with someone who is considering homeschooling, or those who are struggling and need a bit of guidance. The Lord has brought a few women into my life whom I have …
