I didn't get to post a Blether for February and decided to post one for March a bit earlier so I could include this event: During March there are some live, 'Learning with Literature' discussions hosted by Kylie at the Sweet Society. These events are free and held on a private off-Facebook site so you … Continue reading March Blether
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January Blether
My Glasgow Granny would often say 'Stop yer bletherin,' if we were babbling on about something, but I'm using the word here in the more positive sense of 'a lengthy chat between friends.' 🙂 This is a look back at the month that's been that will include books (of course!) but also other topics of … Continue reading January Blether
For the Family’s Sake: Ch 14 – the end
The Quilting Bee by Grandma Moses (1940-1950) I hope those of you who have been reading For the Family’s Sake either for the first time or like me, re-reading it, have found it worthwhile. Feel free to add any thoughts on any of the chapters. Thanks to those of you who have commented here or … Continue reading For the Family’s Sake: Ch 14 – the end
Notebook Showcase
About two years ago I started a Charlotte Mason Newsletter which I send out via email about once every month or so. One of the topics I'm often asked about is keeping notebooks in a Charlotte Mason context so late last year I started writing about this in the newsletter. Last month I mentioned that … Continue reading Notebook Showcase
Successful Home Schooling
How do You Measure Success? A couple of days ago I read this in the introduction to the Bible in One Year for the day: ‘We lived in Oxford for three years. I was training for ordination in the Church of England and studying for a degree in Theology at Oxford University. One of the … Continue reading Successful Home Schooling
Feed Them on Things Worth Caring For
If you are familiar at all with the writings of the 19th Century educator, Charlotte Mason, you will know that one of her signature ways of illustrating a liberal education is to compare it to that of a feast that is spread before the child. As educators we are responsible for choosing the food for … Continue reading Feed Them on Things Worth Caring For
Charlotte Mason Simple Spanish – a Curriculum for Young children
It has been very encouraging to see new business ventures emerge within the home education movement in recent years. Downloadable products are especially helpful to those outside of the USA who pay a premium for postage and this format lends itself well to learning another language. Charlotte Mason Simple Spanish is a Curriculum for teaching … Continue reading Charlotte Mason Simple Spanish – a Curriculum for Young children
Nature Study: Spring in Australia
Hails and I finished our 6 week Natural History Illustration course offered by the University of Newcastle this month. Covid has opened up some online educational opportunities that were't available to us before, and they've been free, too. A bush walk during the first week in spring was too early to spot many wildflowers but … Continue reading Nature Study: Spring in Australia
Home Education & Speaking
Now that 6 of our 7 children have graduated from our Home School, I've had the time to be involved in speaking engagements, which I love. Here are the 'official' speaking engagements I've had. They have all been recorded and are available to download. 2017 Mum Heart Conference, Newcastle, NSW (?Unavailable) As Mums, we can … Continue reading Home Education & Speaking
A Charlotte Mason Picture Study Resource
Here is Part 2 of the Australian Artist Picture Study featuring the work of Tom Roberts. I've concentrated mostly on his portraits this time. For a short biography of his life see Part 1. Download the PDF for Part 2 here. I hope you find this helpful and if you find any errors or have … Continue reading A Charlotte Mason Picture Study Resource
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