Category: History – Africa
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Mystery of History: Lesson Eleven – Early Egyptians
The girls have studied the Egyptians before, but they were still fascinated to revisit it again. I’m getting used to reining myself in and not doing too much per MOH lesson. Early Egyptians – Reading I read out the lesson from the Mystery of History text book. Early Egyptians: Map Work I used a map […]
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Ancient Egypt Homeschool Resource: Mysteries of the Nile
I had wanted to find the perfect ancient Egyptian resource. An ancient Egyptian resource which would not only be interesting to the children, but also to me. I had already taught this era to my older three children and I needed something which would give a spark to it second time round. Mysteries of the […]
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David Livingstone {1870-1880}
The children learnt all about David Livingstone, a Victorian doctor who traveled to Africa as a missionary.  We read the following book on his life and watched the Victorian Pharmacy, an excellent dvd on medicines available during the Victorian times: But most of our work was based on an extensive David Livingstone learning pack which I […]
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African Jewellery Party: Part Two
Continued from yesterday’s post On the actual day we cleared the room and put out the 24 chairs: We were also gifted with some beautiful African baskets hand sewn from banana leaves. Â They were so gorgeous we replaced all the bowls in the display with them: Aren’t they lovely? Â We also made a ‘paper bead […]
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African Jewellery Party: Part One
Last Friday my eldest daughter held an African Jewellery party, showcasing all the work she has been doing over the past six months. Â The week before we all spent every waking moment preparing the house to receive the 24 guests who would be attending, focusing on her presentation speech, display board and costume. Â Lillie worked […]
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Exploring Africa Through Jewellery by L13
Hello, I am L13. Â I am Claire’s quieter and somewhat more creative twin. Â Over the past year I have become very interested in home-made jewellery, so much so that Mummy decided to incorporate jewellery making into my school. Â Together we came up with a project based on African jewellery. Â I have always LOVED African jewellery, […]
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Africa: Religion, Myth and Music (A Post by C13)
Hi, I am C13,  Claire’s younger twin.  As you may have guessed from previous posts I am a vivacious and fun loving teenager.☺ I am passionate about music, reading, writing and religious studies.  I therefore intend to focus on these passions whilst learning about Africa. Africa: Religion, Myth and Music Learning to play the bongos: I love […]