Pulling in Misc. Items for History Study
By Lynn, on August 27th, 2007
I just love adding miscellaneous items to enhance whatever we are studying. When I say “miscellaneous,” I mean little treats or surprises that the whole family can enjoy together.
My 11th grader is studying some American history right now. We are studying our own state a bit more in depth and also studying some American writers – Edgar Allan Poe at the present time. Because of the time frame, the Civil War is coming into play as well.
I found a wonderful VHS tape called Winslow Homer : An American Original . It’s a touching story of how the Civil War impacted Winslow Homer and others who had family involved in the war. It was not an easy time for anyone.
I have currently ordered more tapes in this series. The study of art somehow adds a bit of comfort or ease to an otherwise difficult study. Edgar Allan Poe certainly had his share of sorrows, and the Civil War is a chapter unto itself when it comes to sorrow and choices and circumstances in this country.
Thought you might want to know about this very fine tape.
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About Lynn
I am the mother of four delightful children: a 23-year-old son, a 20-year-old son, a 17-year-old son, and a bright and bubbly 13-year-old daughter. I share an apartment home with my 17-year-old son and 13-year-old daughter. My little home on the internet is called Rose Cottage because of my love for gardening, roses, and all things romantic and Victorian. Welcome.
I'm a North Carolina girl and I love sharing North Carolina links and information. I do medical transcription from home. My hobbies include making sweet little dolls from clay who are named and have their own stories to tell. I also make old-fashioned brooches. These are for sale in my Etsy shop.
For 13 years continuously, I homeschooled some or all of our four children, but the time came that our homeschool had to be closed. It was the end of a beautiful chapter in my life. I will always be a strong supporter of homeschooling and I will continue to review books and maintain my homeschool website, The Healthy Homeschool. The Players
Lil Ol' Me
Son Daniel, 23
Son, Big Joe, 20
Son, John, 17
Daughter, Michaela, 13
Annie Fatso Beagle
My Symphony
To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not rich; to study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly; to listen to stars and birds, to babes and sages, with open heart; to bear all cheerfully, do all bravely, await occasions, hurry never. In a word, to let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious, grow up through the common. This is to be my symphony.
William Henry Channing
1810-1884
What You Do Sow a thought, reap an action.
Sow an action, reap a habit.
Sow a habit, reap a character.
Sow a character, reap a destiny.
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I would  for you to leave a comment, but you can also e-mail me at lynn AT thehealthyhomeschool.com
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