Literature Studies: Chaucer – A Play of the Nun’s Priest’s Tale
We only do Chaucer studies once a week on a Tuesday, or at least that is the plan. I have,Continue Reading
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Literature Studies: Chaucer – A Retelling of a Knight’s Tale?
The first tale I chose to focus on was the Knight’s Tale because it is the tale from which ShakespeareContinue Reading
Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales: Setting the Scene
Although traditionally Chaucer is taught to children older than 12, the Canterbury Tales are far too good to postpone, especiallyContinue Reading
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Project Based Learning : The Black Death
Not the most inviting of titles but a subject which has gripped my children. As we near the end ofContinue Reading
History - Middle Ages Homeschooling Independent Learning Individual Projects Project Based Learning Project Work
Plans for this Term
We have a short six-week term ahead of us and are planning to keep ourselves busily ensconced in project work. Continue Reading
Design Board History - Medieval Feast History - Middle Ages Homeschooling Independent Learning Individual Projects Map Work Presentations Project Based Learning Project Work
Medieval Banquet
We did it. After almost twelve weeks of preparation and work, and feeling like we would simply never be ready,Continue Reading
Medieval Banquet Preparation
They say it’s all in the prep, and who am I to argue? So we went at it with attitude. Continue Reading
A Literary Approach to the Hundred Year War
Otherwise known as the Lazy parent’s guide to teaching The Hundred Year War! Yes, I am all warred out. WeContinue Reading
Historical Fashions - Medieval Knight's Lady History - Medieval Feast History - Middle Ages Homeschooling Individual Projects Presentations Project Work Sewing
Medieval Fashions: Knight’s Lady
C11 is doing her presentation at the feast on medieval fashions. She had made a fabulous start, creating a handContinue Reading
Medieval Feast: Meringue Swan Subtleties
For more information about medieval subtleties see here L11 had a few different ideas for subtleties (small favours served betweenContinue Reading