A Charlotte Mason Handicrafts Lesson Before we begin A Charlotte Mason Handicrafts Lesson … First, I explain why I’m focusing subject by subject. Also, I include Charlotte Mason quotes because I find her original lectures on education to be awe inspiring and helpful. Next, please keep reading to see the break down of implementing lessons, the schedule, […]
Here is our booklist for Quarter 2 of Cycle 2! Full disclosure: This is one cycle where we definitely go at our own pace. We do not make every subject match where we are in the CC schedule, especia…
For the next year, we'll be sharing literature-based unit studies for each of these Jewish holidays. Each unit will center around a book for middle school level, and will have resources for younger children as well. (The religious persecution post is for older children only.) Intro to Judaism (by my dear friend, Susan Rosefielde) Judaism is an ancient religion that was begun in the Near East 4,000 years ago. The Hebrew people of ancient times started out in the hilly country near Armenia and northern Iraq. The ancestral father, Abraham, heard the voice of God and followed directions to take his entire family to a Holy Land near the Mediterranean Sea. Abraham became the first practicing Hebrew around 1800 BCE (BC) during the Egyptian, Assyrian, and Babylonian civilizations. The journey was long and arduous and took Abraham’s descendants hundreds of years. Eventually they ended up in Egypt, and in 1200 BCE(BC) Moses, the great Hebrew prophet, brought them out of slavery in Egypt, and to the Promised Land of Israel. The story of the ancient wanderings of the Hebrews is recounted in the holy text, called the Torah. Judaism is one of the oldest religions that has been continuously practiced. Jews are a relatively small number of people, about 16 million worldwide, but their religion and the works of Jewish people have had a big impact on world civilization. In 1948, just after World War II and the Holocaust, the United Nations voted to recognize the new country of Israel on the site of ancient Jerusalem. Jews had not had a political country in 2,000 years. Recommended Readings Children's Illustrated Jewish Bible The Hebrew Alphabet The Jewish Child's First Book of Why DK Eyewitness Judaism What Was the Holocaust? Family Treasury of Jewish Holidays The Torah & Beliefs Bereishit (pronounced buh-RAY-sheet) is the first word of the Hebrew Bible. It translates to “in the beginning." The first chapter relates the story of the Creation of the World, according to Jewish belief. No one can say for sure if it is the true word of God or an ancient story created by many Jewish rabbis and scholars over time. According to the Hebrew Bible, the Creation occurred 5900 years ago. In the beginning there was chaos, and God created order. He created planets, our world, and separated the sky from the lower world. He then went on to create the seas and landmasses, and all the animals of the sea and the land. On the sixth day God created Man. When he saw that Man was lonely, he created a Woman from the man’s rib to live beside him and give his life meaning. On the seventh day God looked at his work and was pleased. He took the day to rest and think about all he had done. Thus, the Sabbath was created, as the seventh day of every week. Man is supposed to copy God’s behavior and rest from his labors. Every week Jews celebrate the Sabbath. It is one of the innovations of their religion. Jewish Sabbath starts on Friday eve at sunset and lasts for 25 hours, until 1 hour after sunset or when the first star is visible. They are thinking of the Creation and copying their God. They are creating order in their lives, and they are separating the sacred from the secular, or work a day world. It gives them a day to make sense of what they are doing. There is so much of their religious belief in the beginning chapters of the Bible that any one can read it slowly and think and discuss the meaning with others. That is done every Sabbath in the Synagogue, or Temple. At synagogue, the Torah, Five Books of Moses, is taken out of its special closet in the front of the sanctuary and placed on a reader’s table. The velvet cover is removed, and the leather scroll is unrolled to the proper place for that week. Every year the Torah is read in the same order every Sabbath. The rabbi and others read the delicately handwritten Hebrew words. After a sentence or two, the reading is stopped, and the meaning is discussed or even argued. This is not considered disrespectful, but shows how sincere and eager people are to understand every word and to try to incorporate the lessons into their own lives. The Torah contains over 600 commandments. Most people do not even know what they are because they are hidden in text, throughout the complete Hebrew Bible. There are also ten simpler commandments that are considered basic to all human beings, Jewish or non-Jewish. If any one follows those commandments they will be rewarded in the After Life by going to Heaven. At this time in history, Jewish people hold many different views about Judaism and how many rules they should follow, and whether they believe the Hebrew Bible is the direct voice of God to his people. Forms of Judaism Orthodox Judaism is very strict in its beliefs and spends a great deal of time studying and obeying as many commandments as they can. This had been the traditional religion in Europe until 1800. The Reform Movement was created in Germany around 1800, during the period known as the Enlightenment, and its goal was to modernize Judaism and make it’s practices closer to Christian Protestantism. The belief in one God and the relevance of the Torah and sacred life did not change. However, the writings, were considered to be man-made. Conservative Judaism is the third great movement that was developed a little later in the nineteenth century. It is a belief system that holds on to more of the traditional views and interpretations and uses more Hebrew in the service. Reform Temples use either English or another native language. Pick up the Jewish Holidays in Literature Bundle! Each of the ten unit studies in this year-long bundle centers around a book for middle school level and includes videos, cooking projects, hands-on activities, writing assignments, and more. There are also resources for younger children in eight of the ten units (not in *). Introduction to Judaism Solomon and the Trees + Tu B’Shevat unit The Queen of Persia + Purim unit study (sample) Devil’s Arithmetic + Passover unit study The Secret Shofar of Barcelona + Rosh Hashana unit study The Yom Kippur Shortstop + Yom Kippur unit study The Mysterious Guests + Sukkot unit study All-of-a-Kind Family Hannukah + Chanukah unit study Broken Strings + Fiddler on the Roof + Persecution unit study* The Golem & the Jinni + Kabbalah unit*
Get ready to immerse yourself in a humble yet enriching Advent-style experience with our NEW + EXCITING layout for this special unit. Join us on this special journey, where each day is filled with simple yet engaging lessons and creating beautiful memories along the way. The Simplified Feast: Christmas is a delightful, eclectic and Charlotte Mason-inspired Christmas unit designed for grades K-8 and crafted for the entire family. This special Christmas unit includes 24 simple lessons to be completed that you will start on December 1st, and continue all the way until Christmas Eve. ✨ Flexibility is at the heart of our new layout for The Simplified Feast: Christmas—You'll only spend just 1-1.5 hours a day on these simple yet enriching lessons, offering a perfect blend of education and festive joy. ✨ You can complete the day's lessons at anytime each day, making it a seamless fit for your family. Choose the morning for a cozy start, or you involve your husband in the evening for some night time homeschool sessions.With The Simplified Feast: Christmas, it offers you the gift of time, connection, and joyful learning during the Christmas season. ✨ Imagine, a December where, instead of weeks of schooling followed by a brief Christmas break, you enjoy just about an hour of lessons each day, granting you the freedom to savor the festive spirit throughout the entire month. It's almost like a month-long break in my opinion, and a delightful balance of learning and leisure during the holidays. 😊 ✨WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE 24 lessons of family-style learning (to be completed December 1st-December 24th as an Advent style unit) 112 pages (8.5" x 11" paper size) Instant Digital PDF Download ✨KEY FEATURES 1. Eclectic Learning: Our curriculum embraces a holistic approach, combining various educational philosophies and subjects to create a dynamic learning experience for your children in a simplified manner. 2. Family-Style Education: Have kids in different grades? No worries! The Simplified Feast caters to grades K-8, making it the ultimate family-style curriculum, while learning becomes a shared experience with your children. Imagine the joy of learning and growing together, without feeling like you're being spread too thin from bouncing around from child to child. 3. Engaging Lessons: Say goodbye to dull textbooks! Our 24 lessons are designed to be interactive and engaging, sparking curiosity and encouraging active participation from the youngest, to the oldest. 4. Simplified Approach to Learning and Teaching: No extensive prep needed, just print out your papers, gather very minimal supplies and open and go. Every day is completely laid out for you so you don't have to even think about it, just simply open, read or instruct and you're off to the races! 5. Over 12 Subjects in One Curriculum: Wave goodbye to juggling multiple curricula. With The Simplified Feast, your homeschool gets a full spread, all in one curriculum. Say goodbye to the days of monotonous textbooks and uninspiring lessons. The Simplified Feast: Christmas includes an extensive array of subjects such as scripture memorization, picture study, poetry, history, home economics, geography, science, handicrafts, spelling, copywork, and more – all within a single, open-and-go curriculum. Long gone are the days of just getting through the basics each day! 6. Less Prep, More Fun: No more overwhelming preparations or lengthy teacher's manuals. Each day is meticulously laid out, offering manageable learning blocks that cover a variety of subjects. ✨SUBJECTS COVERED WEEKLY Scripture Memorization - Old and New Testament Verses (KJV) Drawing Lessons - Christmas-inspired Picture Study - Christmas and winter themed pictures Poetry - Various poems about Christmas and the birth of Christ Copywork - Bible verses and quotes from rich literature Creative Story Writing - Story starter prompts History - Christmas traditions around the world Geography - Christmas traditions around the world Social Studies - Christmas traditions around the world Science - Simple science experiments and lessons about snow and polar animals Home Economics - Basic Kitchen skills Read Aloud - Jotham's Journey by Arnold Ytreeide Spelling - Christmas-inspired spelling words Handicrafts - Present wrapping, snowflake making and more Art - Christmas and winter-themed projects ...and more! Please note: The Simplified Feast: Christmas is designed for you to use for personal home use only. You may not use The Simplified Feast for schools or co-ops, or to sell or distribute to others. **This product is not coupon eligible.* This is a digital product. Nothing physical will ship.
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Approaching Advent from a Charlotte Mason Perspective Advent is such a beautiful season of slowing down, reflecting, and enjoying time together as a family. (...)
I created this Charlotte Mason inspired gift list to share gift ideas that help cultivate a Charlotte Mason lifestyle. I purposely left out books in this gift list. There are already great re…
When I shared in my Instagram stories about our Advent picture study last year, you had questions. I'm all about practical tips and resources, so let's take a closer look at how this works! Picture study is a practice commonly associated with the Charlotte Mason method of homeschooling, but anyone can do it! And don't worry, you don't have to be an art expert. I'm not, and that's the fun of it: learning right along with my kids. A traditional Charlotte Mason picture study focuses on one artist, covering 6-8 pieces by that artist within approximately 10 weeks. Picture study
When I was a little girl I would often look to escape, whether into the woods to build industrious forts or into the wondrous, intricate writings of Laura Ingalls. So when I was introduced to The Peaceful Press through my Instagram family, I was delighted! It has been such a nourishing addition t
Sont regroupés ici les titres des livres, manuels et autres ouvrages que je cite dans mes billets, elle est donc évolutive. Les ouvrages sont classés par thèmes, certains peuvent se retrouver dans …
Hello friends! Thank you for your patience. I know many of you have been waiting quite a few weeks for this list to be posted. We’ve been busy since the end of CC with many travels and are no…
Some Christmas resources and ideas for the whole family.
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This Christmas enjoy the Jesse Tree experience with a Charlotte Mason approach. Lessons full of Scripture, music, art, poetry, and more!
This post is part of the 2018 Homeschooling Through the Holidays series. If you follow the Charlotte Mason way of home education, then you know that handicrafts are a wonderful way for children to learn and create. Christmas is absolutely the perfect season to begin working on handicrafts with your child. You can use your ... Read More about Christmas Handicrafts Kids Can Make
I recently wrote about how we approach Charlotte Mason hymn study in our home. One of the things that continues to bring us joy is incorporating a variety of singing styles as we learn new songs, including soulful renditions of our favorites. In most cases the lyrics remain the same, but the way they are
Hello friends and Happy New Year! Here is our List of Quarter 3 work for Classical Conversations Cycle 3 using a Charlotte Mason Approach and a brief description of our work for the next six weeks.…
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ADVENT AS A SPRINGBOARD OF HOPE If you enter Advent weary. If you are at the end of your rope, I entreat you to use Advent for what it is – a season of hope. We were once without it. Only a faint whisper. However, now we know He has come and offered us the best gift of all. We can bring ourselves
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For the seven years I was a public school teacher, I spent much of the month of August preparing my classroom. I (poorly) painted walls, wrote names on desk tags, behavior charts, and baskets, and hung up brightly colored posters and signs. So much concern went into preparing the “best possible” learning environment, but not
I created this Charlotte Mason inspired gift list to share gift ideas that help cultivate a Charlotte Mason lifestyle. I purposely left out books in this gift list. There are already great re…
A Family Advent GuideTHE GUIDEUnearthing Wonder: A Family Advent Guide is a 25 day Christmas devotional guide to accompany the book All Creation Waits by Gayle Boss. The guide includes verses, activities, recipes, and songs that are geared towards helping your family develop meaningful traditions...
I recently wrote about how we approach Charlotte Mason hymn study in our home. One of the things that continues to bring us joy is incorporating a variety of singing styles as we learn new songs, including soulful renditions of our favorites. In most cases the lyrics remain the same, but the way they are
The Charlotte Mason method is truly an amazing way to homeschool, but its genius is clouded by too much information. If you are like me, you don't have the time nor the inclination to swim through a sea of impressions. You need a summary, and then you need someone to tell you how to put these ideas into practice.
This summer Baby Honeybee turns five. I’m not sure how she can be almost five years old, seeing how she was just a tiny baby yesterday. She’s magical. Like unicorns! That must be it.…
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Almost everything a classical, Charlotte Mason mama could want for Christmas.
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**The Winter Night Sky Mini Pack is included in the WINTER Journal** A Charlotte Mason-inspired, guided nature pack for your little one to explore and experience the winter night sky. - Night sky poster - Illustrated flashcards - How to find The Winter Circle - Winter Moons - Night sky mapping page with discussion questions **THIS IS A DIGITAL PRODUCT - NO PHYSICAL PRODUCT WILL BE SHIPPED TO YOU. You will receive emailed links to the digital downloads immediately upon purchasing.
Before posting more on my Kitchen Series, I thought I would share a project that I had my son's 6th grade class make, during their Easter Party this week. I chose a stringed art project in which they made a cross out of nails and used colorful string for the design. Here is how we did it: I needed 15 wood pieces, so I used this very large piece of old wood and cut pieces that were approximately 5" x 7". I then created a template on my computer, so the kiddos would know where to place the nails. Once the nails were in, then the fun part of using string to create a fun design. We tied a knot on one of the nails and then wrapped it around the whole cross design. Once that was done then you can go back and make any kind of design you want. Some of the kids felt adventurous and used two different colors. Once they were happy with the result, we tied the string off and they were ready for the final step. The final step was to glue on the "Loved, Redeemed, Renewed" banner. I also came across a neat saying that used these words and they glued it to the back. It is my hope that they will use it as a daily reminder. Here is my son hard at work getting his banner cut out, so he can glue it onto his project. I was a little nervous about the kids using hammers and nails, but they did a great job and seemed to enjoy making this project. Defiantly an easy, cheap and meaningful project for kids to make!
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Learning about early American history is so much fun when you include living literature. Your students will love this great list of books!
