Seeking Truth, Goodness, and Beauty
I had this post entirely written in my head last night, so it counts for yesterday. I cannot stop copying quotes from Les Miserables. And I underline far more than I write (I wish my hands never tired). That’s why…
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I can’t think of anything weird to post for April Fools, but I have two fun snippets from my kids’ books. And I’m doing a little challenge with some friends, we are going to post everyday (other than Sunday) in…
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Generally, I read slowly. I didn’t used to, but I’ve come to appreciate leisure, which is required for education to take place; taking time to contemplate ideas. The practice of reading widely, deeply and slowly instead of quickly and superficially….
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I’ve been on a Sara Teasdale kick (thank you Heather). She earned almost an entire page spread in my Commonplace Book on Valentine’s Day, which was unseasonably warm and, therefore, spent mostly out of doors. Meaning it was a nearly…
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My morning devotional reading is from Daily Readings from J.C. Ryle , Volume 2: John. They are compiled by Robert Sheehan into a year long daily devotional book. While I usually make my Bible notes in a little spiral book…
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This Wednesday I’ll share some of my kids’ favorite words. Once upon a time we memorized the riddles from The Hobbit. Well, we’ve been getting morning time done, and that includes memorization. I have the riddles slated to review once…
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From the Handbook of Nature Study, Part 1: “The Teaching of Nature Study” – which is my favorite section. Therefore, the object of the nature-study teacher should be to cultivate in the children powers of accurate observation and to build…
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