Here in Virginia we are having an unusual amount of snow and very cold winter weather…it doesn’t exactly encourage us to get outdoors for Nature Study. Maybe you are experiencing a similar reluctance to venture outside? We would be missing an important part of our natural history education if we neglect this more hostile season.… Read More Top Picks: Winter Nature Study Books
Today, I’ve written a blog post for HighlandsMinistriesOnline.org, about the value of reading to your children. Perhaps you’d like to read it too?
The second installment of our interview with Carroll and Andy Smith of the Charlotte Mason Institute is now available. Join us for 5 minutes as we discuss the importance and value of story in books.
Recently I had heard or read about Anne Shirley in several places, so I suppose that’s what brought her to mind. For some strange reason, I missed her growing up and didn’t actually meet her until I was a mother myself. That’s the wonderful thing about a classic: it’s good at every age. I don’t know… Read More For Hearts to Grow On
That reading is in decline is indisputable. Despite the popularity of audio books, e-readers, and the superabundance of published printed books continuing to stream our way, the real reading of books is not considered a necessity, let alone pleasure or privilege, for most people. If you are reading this, you are probably not one of the “most people,” or, possibly,… Read More Are You Afraid to Read?
Before Christmas, I left off this saga with the library moved, but not unpacked. The challenge of operating this library has always been balancing its demands with family life, so obviously, the celebration of our Lord’s birth with all its accompanying preparations took precedent for our time and attention next. Unfortunately, when Emily came to begin the long and… Read More Moving a Library, Part 4
Last January, just 4 weeks before Jonah made his arrival, mom and I had the privilege of being interviewed by Carroll and Andy Smith of the Charlotte Mason Institute. CMI will be publishing this video interview in several installments over the coming months, and here is a link to view the first portion. The interview… Read More CMI Interview with Liz and Emily
After our move and completing the monumental task of processing the remaining unprocessed books (which have been stored in the old library’s attic for 3+ years), we’ve uncovered duplicates, inadvertently purchased, to pass along to you for sale, hoping they find a good home! Check back on Monday at 10am EST and visit the sale… Read More Book Sale
For several years now, Emily and I have been part of a Charlotte Mason book discussion group. Mothers come to a local restaurant once every six weeks and share a meal, followed by what usually proves to be a lively discussion of Mason’s ideas. Six weeks seems to be a manageable commitment for us, meaning eight meetings per year,… Read More Learning Charlotte Mason Together
Why is it that I often bemoan not having enough time to read? At the end of the year, the list usually surprises me because I read more than I thought. This must simply continue to prove my theory that, here a little, there a little, every day a little, gets you through a lot of books in… Read More What I was Reading Last Year