Did you know that the Natufian people discovered a way to make clay-like vessels without the use of actual clay? In this post we will be exploring the Natufian use of lime plaster as well as demonstrating how to make your own Natufian White Ware using Plaster of Paris. Read More: Natufian People - the…
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Gallipoli Campaign and the ANZACs
The Gallipoli Campaign took place between April 1915 and January 1916, on the Gallipoli peninsula. It was an attack by the allied forces (the British Empire, including the ANZACs, and the French) against the Ottoman Empire and the Germans. The purpose of the attack was to break the stale mate on the western front and…
Life in the Trenches {World War I}
Life in the trenches was like nothing the soldiers had ever experienced before. ‘Digging in’ as it was called was a fairly new phenomenon. But living in the mud and squalor surrounded by giant cat-sized mice become wearisome very quickly. The young men had signed up to fight for their country and believed that excitement…
Suffragettes Unit Study {Edwardians}
We have just finished up our Suffragettes Unit Study. It has been one of the most interesting things we have studied. In particular, Abigail really enjoyed it. In fact, she has chosen to do her final Edwardian presentation on women’s suffrage. I have to giggle at my ignorance sometimes...I was under the misapprehension that the…
Mystery Of History: Lesson Nine – Gilgamesh
Having already covered Gilgamesh during our Ancient Mesopotamia Unit Study with the littles a couple of years ago I wondered if I should maybe skip it. I mean, we had studied it quite in depth. But then I began to toss around some ideas, and figured why not! They were very young before, and we…
The Ice Age Unit Study
We have never done an Ice Age unit study before, so I was quite excited to be learning alongside the children. I decided to invest in a couple of extra resources to make the whole lesson more informative and interesting. As a result, it was a light-hearted and fun lesson: just how I like it…
Mystery of History Lesson Two: Adam and Eve
At the crux of the Christian message of the Bible is the story of Adam and Eve. The first man and woman of the world were given everything their heart could desire, except for the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Showing that wanting what one can not have is part…
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…
Hands on History with Home School in the Woods {Review}
I am fast becoming Home School in the Woods biggest fan! I was blessed once more when I was chosen as one of the reviewers of their Time Traveler American series. I had a choice of New World Explorers, Colonial Life, The American Revolution, The Early 19th Century, The Civil War, Industrial Revolution through Great Depression and World War II. As we were…
Shepherd, Potter, Spy–and the Star Namer {Review}
You all know my daughter, Charlotte, loves to read. It was natural, therefore, to ask her to write this review after she had finished Shepherd, Potter, Spy--and the Star Namer from Peggy Consolver - Author. So without further ado I will hand you over to Charlotte. I was in want of a good book to get…
Victorian Composers {1820-1830}
The Romantic Period, a time in history where composers wished to reduce their listeners to tears and melt their hearts, ran from around 1825 to 1900. So this week I chose to study the Victorian composers of this time. To be honest, this was a tough week for me to plan. I am so very…
Jane Austin {1810-1820}
The 1810s were a busy time with George III officially being recognised as insane; the United States Congress declaring war on Britain; the Great (financial) Panic of 1819; Queen Victoria's birth and the Napoleonic wars coming to an end. As you can see, a whole heap of important events occurred during the early 19th century,…
Electoral Apocalypses {review}
A few months ago I was approached by the folks at The Well Trained Mind to review Electoral Apocalypses Episode 1 and Episode 2. The Well Trained Mind is a company which produce the very excellent Story of the World, a complete classical history curriculum. The Electoral Apocalypses supplement and complement their lessons on American history…
Courage and a Clear Mind: True Adventures of the Ancient Greeks {Review}
I was thrilled when I was approached by the company which has produced some of my favourite history curriculum to review a handful of audio products, including Courage and a Clear Mind: True Adventures of the Ancient Greeks. The Well Trained Mind will be known to all of you. They are the company behind The…
Guest Posting: Learning about Mesopotamia Through Literature and Hand On Activities
I am guest posting over at 123homeschool4me today and would love for you to click over and read all about our adventures in Mesopotamia. This is the third part of a four part hands on history unit for children of all ages. Using a retelling of the Epic of Gilgamesh, your children will learn all about…