

The Finished Product
I remember (many years ago) that as a student teacher, I often noticed how pleased some parents were with the lovely creations their children brought home to them. Their pleasure in the finished product somehow reaffirmed for the parent that their child was receiving a wonderful education. The teacher received the delight of the parents and the happy satisfaction of the administration. It was a pleasurable time for everyone. Every school had (and still does have) its teachers


Preparing Lessons and The Role of the Teacher
I've been reading and enjoying When Children Love to Learn by Elaine Cooper. There were several quotes that I wish to share here that relay the importance of preparing a lesson and the role of a teacher, which are topics I consider significant. I know that I myself have been too often caught up in life's unpredictable interruptions and allowed it to take over the time I needed to prepare lessons for both girls. It has been so terrible lately that I have felt very guilty and f


The History Rotation
Charlotte Mason 's Rotation 1-National/English History 2-National/English History 3-National/English History 4-National/English History +French History (SC) 5-National/English History +French History (SC) Ancient History 6-National/English History +French or World History (SC) Ancient History 7-National/English History +French or World History (SC) Ancient History 8-National/English History +French or World History (SC) Ancient History 9-National/English History World History