Anne of Green Gables: Art Lesson
Gather your oil pastels and paper as we create this lovely Anne Shirley-inspired piece for our Anne of Green Gables art lesson. “Miss Barry was a kindred spirit after all," Anne confided to Marilla, "You wouldn't think so to look at her, but she is. . . Kindred...
Anne of Green Gables: Handicraft
Your kids will love creating their very own apron to use in the kitchen or garden. Join us for this fun Anne of Green Gables handicraft. Anne of Green Gables Handicraft Welcome to our handicraft day in our 5 Days of Anne of Green Gables series! We're delighted to have...
Anne of Green Gables: Nature Study
Grab your watercolors and journal and let’s capture the natural beauty of Avonlea with this Anne of Green Gables nature study. In Anne of Green Gables, Miss Stacy held what she called “field afternoons” in which they would do nature study. One Friday, some of the boys...
Anne of Green Gables: Cookies & Cordial Teatime
Bake the cookies, pour the raspberry cordial, then enjoy a tea party with recipes inspired by our Anne of Green Gables tea time! There's not a more memorable scene than that of Anne and the terrible mix-up in beverages at her tea party with Diana. A perfect example of...
Anne of Green Gables: Poetry with Style
Anne Shirley and poetry simply go hand in hand! We invite you to pour yourself a cuppa and enjoy some delightful Anne of Green Gables inspired Poetry. "Don’t you just love poetry that gives you a crinkly feeling up and down your back?" Anne Shirley, Anne of Green...
12 Summer Poems by Famous Poets for Copywork
Beat the heat of the sultry sun by staying inside and enjoying this collection of summer poems—perfect for copywork or poetry tea time. There’s nothing quite like summertime—long, lazy days playing outdoors in the hot sunshine, eating homemade ice cream or juicy...
Creative Ways to Teach Shakespeare in Your Homeschool
Use these creative ideas to teach Shakespeare to middle and high schoolers—a sure way to help develop a lifelong love of the Bard of Avon. William Shakespeare. The name either thrills you or fills you with dread - there usually isn't an "in between." Okay, maybe there...
10 Enchanting Spring Poems by Famous Poets for Copywork
Revel in the glories of springtime with this beautiful collection of spring poems—perfect for copywork or poetry tea time. The magic of springtime is in the air! Flowers are blooming, songbirds are singing, bees are buzzing, the whole earth displays the splendor...
Raising a Writer: Tips for Encouraging their Creativity & Imagination
Are you raising a writer or aspiring author? Here’s how to encourage their creativity and imagination to get those juices flowing. Do you have a child who aspires to be a writer someday? Although my husband and I are both writers, we never set out to raise one....
Beautiful Winter Poems by Famous Poets
Immerse yourself in the icy magic of winter through this collection of famous winter poems—perfect for copywork or poetry tea time. Baby, it's cold outside, but we have compiled a small collection of winter poems for your literary pleasure! We invite you to put...
The Ultimate List of Gifts for Writers
Check out this mega list of gifts for writers—especially if you’re like me and live in a house full of aspiring authors. I live in a house full of writers (which I've written about here). And at the moment, my daughter and youngest son are working on their novels...
10 Autumn Poems by Famous Poets for Copywork
Celebrate the cool, crisp days of fall with this collection of autumn poems—perfect for copywork or poetry tea time. Oh, delicious autumn! The crisp autumnal breezes, jewel toned leaves falling all around, the baking of pies, the simmering soups and stews, and a...
Revolutionizing Education: The Legacy of Charlotte Mason
Charlotte Mason’s philosophy of education revolutionized how children were seen, treated and taught during Victorian times and even today. Who Was Charlotte Mason? Charlotte Maria Shaw Mason (1842-1923), was a Victorian educator whose ideas revolutionized learning in...