I’m home.
Today is a work day for me, but I’ve enjoyed so much getting back into my little garden after a few days away, walking up and down my little garden paths and noticing big changes in little flowers.
My Ambleside reading this week is in Volume 6, pages 154-158. Volume 6 is titled Towards a Philosophy of Education. You can easily print the pages from the Ambleside website and read along. I’ve only had time to read a short amount this morning, but I loved this:
In devising a syllabus for a normal child, of whatever social class, three points must be considered: –
a) He requires much knowledge, for the mind needs sufficient food as much as does the body.
b) Knowledge should be various, for sameness in mental diet does not create appetite (i.e. curiosity).
c) Knowledge should be communicated in well-chosen language because his attention responds naturally to what is conveyed in literary form.
I love the richness of the books we are reading using Ambleside Year 5.
Well, I could write on, but I must get to my work desk. That, too, brings some excitement. I have new information at my fingertips and it’s made my job easier and more of a fun challenge. As well, there’s not a day that goes by that I don’t see some grammatical or scientific fact that I want to share with my chidren.
Today’s Quote: “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” ~Winston Churchill
Happy Monday. It’s good to be home.
Lynn
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Dear Lynn,
Happy Monday to you too, dear! May it be a pleasant one for you. The garden looks like it’s still doing well.
Thanks for the beautiful quotes and inspiration, yet again!
Love,
Marqueta
I would find walking in a garden like yours peaceful as well. I am so glad that I found your blog via Jimmie’s Collage. Blessings to you,
Jenn
Hello Lynn!
Welcome back! Your garden looks lovely
Thank you for sharing…
lady m
Hi Lynn,
It’s nice to have you back. I really enjoyed the passage you shared. It is wonderful food for thought no matter who the teacher is.
Thanks for another moment of reflection,
Diane
Thank you, Marqueta. It’s taken awhile to get settled in again, especially after working yesterday and today too! I’ll be glad when all this training is over!
Jenn, thank you so much! I’m glad you stopped by and left a comment.
Lady M, thank you!
Diane M, thank you!
Beautiful Gardens Lynn