Bringing children into the world of poetry can be a magical experience when done through the right book—and The Illustrated Robert Frost: 15 Winter Poems for Children is truly one of the most enchanting introductions you could choose. This thoughtfully assembled collection showcases Robert Frost’s iconic winter-themed poems in a warm, accessible, and visually stunning way for…
Category: Homeschooling
November Reading List
Well, I am well and truly back at uni studying for my final year of my master’s degree in Childhood and Youth Studies, and nothing proves it more clearly than the size of this month’s November reading list. It is, quite honestly, tiny. At my last count, I’d managed a satisfying 102 books for the year,…
Build Your Own Shaduf: DIY STEM Project
The post discusses the shaduf, an ancient irrigation tool used in Egypt and Mesopotamia to lift water. It explains its components, how it works as a simple machine, cultural significance, and historical context. The post includes instructions to build a shaduf as a hands-on STEM project, promoting learning through creativity.
Treasures from Bible Times: Exploring Biblical Archaeology
Treasures from Bible Time by Alan R. Millard is a foundational work in biblical archaeology that explores key archaeological findings related to the Bible. Despite its 1985 publication date and dated content, it remains a valuable resource thanks to its accessible writing and rich illustrations, appealing to both casual readers and serious scholars.
Dig This! by Michael Avi-Yonah {Book Review}
Dig This! How Archaeologists Uncover Our Past by Michael Avi-Yonah is an introductory, youth-oriented title that explains the methods of archaeology and the history behind key discoveries. Published in 1993, the book is part of the Buried Worlds series and is considered a solid, foundational resource for students aged between 9 and 14. Overall Impressions of Dig This!…
Treasures Under the Sand by Alan Honour {Book Review}
Treasures Under the Sand: Leonard Woolley's Finds at Ur by Alan Honour is a classic Young Adult (YA) biography of the pioneering archaeologist Sir Leonard Woolley. Published in 1968, the book focuses on Woolley's famous excavations at Ur, highlighting his contributions to turning archaeology from a "haphazard treasure hunt" into a scientific discipline. This is a…
Ancient Mesopotamia by Virginia Schomp {Book Review}
Ancient Mesopotamia by Virginia Schomp is a thorough introduction to the topic, specifically aimed at 11-18 year olds. It is a clear and accessible resource, especially for homeschoolers and younger students who might find the history of the region confusing. For me, it was an excellent overview. Alongside, the Eyewitness Ancient Mesopotamia book, it makes a fabulous…
September Reading List
Welcome to my September Reading List. My goal for this year is to read 150 books. To do this, each month I need to read at least ten books as well as dipping into the five books at the end of this post. This means by the end of the year, these five can be…
August Reading List
Welcome to my (very small) August Reading List. My goal for this year is to read 150 books. To do this, each month I need to read at least ten books as well as dipping into the five books at the end of this post. This means by the end of the year, these five…
July Reading List
Gary and I have just come back from a holiday in Norfolk, where we stayed at a friend's farm. Now we're back home, I'm trying to get myself motivated to DO SOME WORK. Really, any work would do. But no, I'm struggling with wasting my day collaging...basically cutting and sticking! Gary comes home to me…
How to do an Artist Study
In this post, I show you how to do an artist study. Over the years, I have been involved in hundreds of artist studies, including them in our extensive homeschool history units as well as specifically teaching them for Lillie's and Becca's level two and level three qualifications. Lillie is currently studying illustration and visual…
Self-directed Learning Strategies
In this post, I will be discussing some self-directed learning strategies that may help you to edge towards increased independence all round. Also, teaching your children to be partners in their own education really helps make homeschool doable when the trickier times come, which they inevitably do. General Self-Directed Learning Strategies I want these posts…
How to Make Paint for Preschoolers
I had wanted to make some paint for my preschoolers for a while. In fact, when I did the research for it, I found it was so easy I was able to include Abs and Becs in the whole process so that not only did they paint with the paint, they also got to make…
Morning Routine of a Homeschool Mum
When I began planning the 'Morning Routine of a Homeschool Mum', I jotted down everything I do in a morning. It was a lot! I could give myself a pat on the back for being so productive between the hours of seven and ten (the time we begin homeschool). Y'know that saying, pride comes before…
Third Art Exhibition for Lillie
On Friday, Lillie attended her third art exhibition. Unfortunately, I had previous plans to go out with my mum so I wasn't able to be there for the opening day, although I will be going tomorrow. Anyway, she sent me a couple of photos which I thought I'd post below.