Then and Now: The Wonders of the Ancient World Brought to Life is an educational book by Stefania and Dominic Perring, published in 1991. It utilizes acetate overlays to juxtapose 20 ancient sites as they exist now with reconstructions of their historical appearances. The book received acclaim for its educational value and engaging format.
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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……
How to do a Picture Study
In this post, with an accompanying video, I will show you how to do a picture study whilst completing the third double page of my project. Studying a chosen picture of an artist you are studying is such an effective way of gaining more understanding into the process the artist in question uses. Whenever we……
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……
Help Your Kinaesthetic Learner Revise for GCSEs at Home
Are you struggling to help your kinaesthetic learner revise for their GCSEs? Worry not! I’ve got you – read on to learn more! Kinaesthetic learning happens naturally in our homeschool until around the age of 12 when we switch to a more academic approach. Because of this, I haven’t always recognised what a kinaesthetic learner……
The Secret Garden Review
I have just read The Secret Garden by Francis Hodgson Burnett for the first time. Oh. My. Goodness. It was SO good! This would have been an amazing addition to our Edwardian unit study. In fact, I shall be adding it to my Edwardian Resources post. It would also be amazing to go along with……
Disadvantages of Self-Directed Learning as a Homeschooler
If you are a long-term reader of my blog, you will know that over the years we have mainly used history unit studies and a maths curriculum. We chose this way because a history unit study can cover almost every subject under the sun. Now, I have to admit that for the most part, these……
Preschool Science Bicarb Balls
In this lesson, I will be showing you how to make preschool science bicarb balls each dyed a different colour. Your child just needs to add vinegar to create a fizz! Read This! How to set up your own preschool science nook Making my Preschool Science Bicarb Balls Check it out! I’ve already written about……
Lillie’s Second Art Exhibition
Tonight, as a family, we all went up to London to support Lillie as she exhibited some of her art in the University of London’s ‘Traces: Compassion on London’s Buses’. This is Lillie’s second art exhibition this year. The first can be found here. I took a boat load of photos, not always good ones……
Advantages of Self-Directed Learning as a Homeschooler
If you peruse my blog, you will see that over the years we have mainly used history unit studies and a maths curriculum. We chose this way because a history unit study can cover almost every subject under the sun. Now, I have to admit that for the most part, these unit studies were curated……
Homeschooling with a Chronic Illness Series
Homeschooling with a chronic illness is a series I have wanted to cover in detail for a long time. Charlotte, Lillie and I have even talked about doing a podcast together, chronicling our combined experiences over the past ten years. We have had a lot of ill health in our family, from cancer, anxiety and……