Pulling in Misc. Items for History Study

Written by admin 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.

Winslow Homer - An American Original

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 a 40-something-year-old mother of four delightful children, have been married for 21 years and live in a 1921 farm-style house. I am married to my carpenter husband who is referred to here as the carpenter, papa bear, hubby, and big furry man (he has a full beard).

I am currently homeschooling my second oldest son. He has dyslexia and we have the most fun talking about words and the joys of reading and spelling. Really. Teaching him to read has been one of my greatest joys of my life. He will graduate from our homeschool next year.

I also homeschool my bright and bubbly (and very funny) 5th grade daughter, referred to as either Princess of the Universe or Miss Priss.

My homeschooling style is probably best described as eclectic. I love implementing Charlotte Mason-style ideas into my homeschooling as well as my parenting and I'm a huge fan of Karen Andreola's writings. The heart of our homeschool is Five In A Row.

I'm a North Carolina girl and I love sharing North Carolina links and information. I'm a book lover, bird lover, gardener and aspiring herbalist. I am a thrift store addict. I do medical transcription from home part-time.

A Few Favorites

The Hundred Dresses

The Family Under the Bridge

Caddie Woodlawn. With the Wisconsin big woods theme, goes along great with a FIAR study of The Raft.

A Year Down Yonder

Best-Ever CM (IMHO)

A Charlotte Mason Companion: Personal Reflections on the Gentle Art of Learning

Nature Study

Pocketful of Pinecones: Nature Study With the Gentle Art of Learning: A Story for Mother Culture. Sweet fictional story about a newly homeschooling mother who incorporates nature study.

Nature Crafts for Kids: 50 Fantastic Things to Make With Mother Nature's Help

The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady

On Mom's Nightstand

The Endurance: Shackleton's Legendary Antarctic Expedition

Awakening Beauty the Dr. Hauschka Way

A Redbird Christmas: A Novel

Tarheel State

Doll House Stuff

Be sure and check "The Year of the Doll House" category too.

Helpful School Links

Curriculum

Joseph (dyslexia)

Princess of the Universe

The Usborne Internet-Linked Book of Knowledge

What Your Fifth Grader Needs to Know

My Symphony

(my favorite quotation)

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

Just Life