The phrase “memory work” is one that can carry baggage for people. The act of memorizing something may bring to mind a collection of facts you memorized as a child that you now deem useless such as the planets or the names of the bones in the body. You may think of learning scripture verses in ... Read More about On Memory Work
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On Poetry: The Homeschooling by Subject Series
Do you consider poetry to be a staple of your homeschool? Oftentimes when the subject of poetry comes up with other parents, even the most enthusiastic homeschoolers will admit that they shy away from this subject. When I press to understand why that is, the answer is usually that they themselves ... Read More about On Poetry: The Homeschooling by Subject Series
On Folk Songs: The Homeschooling by Subject Series
This is going to sound familiar; a lot of what I had to say about hymns applies to folk songs, as well. Of course, there is a sacredness that goes along with hymns that you don’t find in folk songs but that doesn’t mean we should skip them. Folk songs pass culture from one generation to ... Read More about On Folk Songs: The Homeschooling by Subject Series
On Hymn Study: The Homeschooling by Subject Series
Over the next few months I’m going to break down each subject and look at how we study it and what our favorite resources are. Our family adheres to Charlotte Mason’s philosophy of education. To truly understand how to teach each subject, check out my series on Charlotte ... Read More about On Hymn Study: The Homeschooling by Subject Series
On Planning Your School Year: The (Almost) Back to School Episode
I’m big on philosophy when it comes to education but at some point we need to stop thinking and discussing and actually do the thing. This is the nuts and bolts of it all. How do we actually homeschool? What is the super practical application of the beautiful Charlotte ... Read More about On Planning Your School Year: The (Almost) Back to School Episode
On the High School Years: The Beginning of the End
If you’re just at the beginning of the high school years, it may feel like the end is still far off but I warn you, the ball sure does start rolling quickly once it starts. The end is nigh, my friend. You’ve been working yourself out of a job and when you make it to the high school years, and you ... Read More about On the High School Years: The Beginning of the End