Ending our Grammar Years more Classically
In short, classical education focuses more on the basics of the 3Rs with real books, instead of textbooks.
Here is a peak at some of the changes we made.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
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Inspired by Patrick Henry to become a Classical Homeschool
At the age of 10 Patrick Henry began his classical studies with his father who had been classically trained in Britain before coming to America.
Hurracane Tracking with NOAA and the Kitchen Sink
Tracking hurricanes has been a fascinating study. We learned a lot about hurricanes, as well as learning how to use a grid, and even improved our geography.
My daughter sang with Mwangaza Choir
The name Mwangaza is a Swahili word that means shining light, reflecting the gospel message they share through song. My daughter got to sing with them.
Writing our Texas History Curriculum for Grammar Students
That summer I researched the history of San Antonio and Texas, visiting all the sites possible.
I learned more about my home than I ever learned in school.
Instilling a Love of Reading in my Grammar Students
The key to one’s future is knowing how to read, which is the foundation of a classical education. Here are some things we did to help my struggling daughter.
Inspiring Patriotism with stories, songs, and example
My happy first grade memories recall reciting the pledge and singing a patriotic anthem while holding the American flag high at the beginning of the school day.
Creating our Lower Grammar Homeschool Curriculum
Since my daugter struggled with learning to read, due to undiagnosed vision issues, I found real books more helpful than the regimen of the pithy textbooks.
Growing my kids’ Faith with Flannelgraph Bible Stories
Mesmerized by pictures that stick to a board, they played with the felt figures themselves…a sensory integration activity that grew creativity.
Beaches and Seasons Homeschool Unit Study
Even though we began our homeschool years with a box set from A Beka, I began a habit of completely rewriting everything that came out of the box.
