Capturing Creativity
Our crew always chooses a theme to study over the summer – our learning adventure. Sometimes it is a book, and sometimes it is a project that captures our imagination. This year we chose to learn all about how our bodies work with
Johannes Vermeer was born in Delft, Holland in 1632 during a time we now call the “Golden Age of Dutch Painting,” although the city at that time did not recognize it as such. They were instead preoccupied with daily life
I was recently asked for my lesson plans from the Medieval survey class I taught last year. Covering the entirety of the Middle Ages in just 15 lessons is no easy task. Planning this class made me feel a bit
One of the most fascinating men of all times is Leonardo da Vinci. His achievements in both the art and scientific worlds are astounding . We took 8 weeks to delve into his biography, and I can assure you that
Summer school sounds horrible, but it is actually one of the best parts of homeschooling. Our summers are always a time for learning-adventures; practicing skills, and jumpstarting imagination as we throw ourselves headlong into a subject. This year, when I
My goal for our summer is always to find one great book that we can read SLOWLY and savor all of the greatness that the author took the time to include. Nim’s Island by Wendy Orr is one of my
“Can we read it again tomorrow? Please!” Success! Anytime my kids leave a book searching for more, I know that our reading has been effective. (Caution: Extraordinarily long post. If you aren’t a teacher and you are reading my blog