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 […]
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 […]
Gingerbread Houses part 2: Decorating
December 20, 2008 by ·
We decorated the gingerbread houses yesterday. We constructed them in advance and allowed them to sit overnight so they would be set. To decorate the houses, make up another large batch of frosting, adjusting this recipe as needed, based on the number of houses you are covering. Frosting “glue” recipe: 1 lb. powdered sugar 3 […]
Gingerbread Houses part 1: Construction
December 20, 2008 by ·
We are better! Everyone was feeling fine today. Our family has been sick since before Thanksgiving, so we’ll be playing catch-up this week with some of our favorite holiday activities. Last year we made gingerbread houses for the first time. Everyone had so much fun that we immediately decided it should become a yearly tradition. […]
Decoupaged Plates
November 19, 2008 by ·
Our hands on project this week is a decoupaged plate. We have been studying Ancient Israel this year, and our Tapestry of Grace curriculum suggests that we hold various family feasts as we learn about Israel. We’ve already done a Sabbath meal (Shabbat), and soon it will be time for our family Passover Feast. We’re […]
Games at School
November 14, 2008 by ·
Let me start by saying I am not one of those moms who always has a game ready to teach any concept. I like to sit down, do the work, and move on. But that isn’t always the best way to learn, is it? So sometimes we do play games for school. And usually I […]
Teaching Kids About Money
November 12, 2008 by ·
Times are tough right now for a lot of people. My first grader recently asked me about the state of our economy. He remembers studying the Great Depression last year, and he was worried! This is a perfect time to talk to our kids about money. Kids and Tithing When a child is old enough […]
Learning about the Election
November 2, 2008 by ·
We’ve talked a great deal about the elections this season. My children have watched the debates and talked about the issues. With all the interest they’ve taken in the elections I thought we would set aside our normal curriculum for a day and focus on the election. Aware of the Issues The boys are already […]
Reformation Celebration food
October 26, 2008 by ·
Our family loves German food. We eat it all the time! I was blessed to go to school in Austria where I learned to cook several yummy favorites. Here is our favorite German menu. It’s perfect for a Reformation Celebration feast night! Wiener Schnitzel Kaesspaetzele (Cheesy noodles) Apple Strudel Wiener Schnitzel Traditionally, Wiener Schnitzel calls […]
