Music Mind Games by Michiko Yurko is the most enjoyable and profitable thing we have used in studying music theory. The first time I used this book was with a classroom of three year olds. I was able to teach them many basics of music theory through engaging games. We all had fun and […]
Whatever is Lovely: Art Appreciation
January 26, 2009 by ·
One of the very first books I ever read as a new homeschooler was the Charlotte Mason Companion by Karen Andreola. Although I am now following the Classical Method instead of Charlotte Mason, I will be forever grateful that I began my homeschooling journey with this wonderful book, as it had a profound impact […]
The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment
January 22, 2009 by ·
The definitive book on Christian contentment is “Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment” by Jeremiah Burroughs. It took me awhile to wade through this book because wisdom drips from every page. It is no less relevant today than when it was written in the 1600s. I read this book slowly, pen in hand, jotting copious notes […]
Whatever is Pure: Books that Teach Theology and Illuminate the Scriptures, part Two
January 19, 2009 by ·
This next installment in the Library Builders series picks up the topic of books that teach theology. Theology: Part One covered books for family devotions and children’s storybooks which illuminate the scriptures. This post suggests titles for older children and adults. Theology Books for Older Kids and Adults My oldest son and I […]
Library Builders: My Wish List
January 14, 2009 by ·
This next post in the library builders series departs a bit from book suggestions based on Philippians 4:8. I thought it would be fun to include my wish list in this series. I can’t vouch for these books, per se, as I don’t own them…but I trust those who have recommended them to me. […]
Whatever is Pure: Books that Teach Theology and Illuminate the Scriptures: Part One
January 11, 2009 by ·
This fourth post in the Library Builders series looks at books that help us to understand the Bible. This is such a vast topic that I plan to cover it in two parts. This post addresses books to use in family devotions and storybooks for younger children. Part two of this post is about […]
Whatever is Right: Books that Build Character
January 6, 2009 by ·
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Philippians 4:8 If these are the things we are to think on, then surely this is an excellent guiding principle in choosing reading material. This third post […]
Celebrating the Passover
January 6, 2009 by ·
Our study of Ancient Israel culminated this week with a passover meal. We were blessed to go to a Christian museum that teaches biblical history through architectural replicas and Biblical meal presentations. We began with a walk amongst the replicas, as our guide taught us about life in ancient Israel. She shared many scriptures with […]
Costumes for our Passover meal
January 3, 2009 by ·
We are getting ready to celebrate our Passover meal tonight. We’ll be finishing up our study of Ancient Israel in a few weeks, and I know tonight’s meal will be one of the highlights of our study. We are going to a biblical museum which specializes in doing passover meals for Christian groups. The setting […]
Journaling during the holidays
December 31, 2008 by ·
Every year during the Christmas season, I keep a journal where I write down special memories of the season. They may be funny things, poignant memories, and practical things we don’t want to forget. We keep a record of who visited us and what we did together, special foods we ate for Christmas, and ways […]
