“Material facts are good enough for him. Until it comes to religion. And then, suddenly, the child who has been forbidden to believe in Jack the Giant Killer must believe in Goliath and David. There are no fairies, but you must believe that there are angels. The magic sword and the magic buckler are nonsense, … Continue reading Magic in Fairyland
History Road Map
When people ask me what kind of homeschooler I am, I usually reply that I am trying to cultivate something like Louisa May Alcott’s Plumfield from Little Men. In Alcott’s sequel to Little Women, Jo and her professor husband run a school that draws on a vibrant classical model, but is also infused with a … Continue reading History Road Map
Ancient History Lesson Plans
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Sara’s Ancient History: Cycle 1
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Landmark Books on Audio
Like many living books homeschoolers, I am falling in love with Landmark books. While we have some other articles coming on this subject, we did discover something sort of special that was worth sharing right away. Some Landmark books are available via Audible! Sterling Point Books is small press dedicated to offering books for boys … Continue reading Landmark Books on Audio
Ronia The Robber’s Daughter
Many years ago I read Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren and disliked it. There was something about Pippi’s tone that most people found to be hilarious, but which I found to be troubling. After buying and reading aloud several Pippi books, I finally gave myself permission to acknowledge my concerns about Pippi’s disrespectful attitude towards … Continue reading Ronia The Robber’s Daughter