I had this post entirely written in my head last night, so it counts for yesterday. I cannot stop copying quotes from Les Miserables. And I underline far more than I write (I wish my hands never tired). That’s why I bought the $5 paperback – it is mine, my own, my precious. (Yes, we… Continue reading In Which My “Commonplace Book” is Renamed “The Les Mis Fan Club”
I can’t think of anything weird to post for April Fools, but I have two fun snippets from my kids’ books. And I’m doing a little challenge with some friends, we are going to post everyday (other than Sunday) in April. Life’s been busy here, true, but mainly my perfectionism has kicked into high-gear regarding… Continue reading Wisdom from Children’s Literature
Generally, I read slowly. I didn’t used to, but I’ve come to appreciate leisure, which is required for education to take place; taking time to contemplate ideas. The practice of reading widely, deeply and slowly instead of quickly and superficially. Indeed, several of the books I am reading simply cannot be read quickly. The virtues… Continue reading On Devouring Books
I’ve been on a Sara Teasdale kick (thank you Heather). She earned almost an entire page spread in my Commonplace Book on Valentine’s Day, which was unseasonably warm and, therefore, spent mostly out of doors. Meaning it was a nearly perfect day. I copied “The Old Maid”, “May Night” (quoted above), and “Thoughts”. I liked… Continue reading Thoughts of Spring
My morning devotional reading is from Daily Readings from J.C. Ryle , Volume 2: John. They are compiled by Robert Sheehan into a year long daily devotional book. While I usually make my Bible notes in a little spiral book dedicated to my devotions, some quotes have found their way into my commonplace book. As… Continue reading Thoughts on John from J.C. Ryle
This Wednesday I’ll share some of my kids’ favorite words. Once upon a time we memorized the riddles from The Hobbit. Well, we’ve been getting morning time done, and that includes memorization. I have the riddles slated to review once a week, but we’ve done them daily, per the children’s request. This is one I… Continue reading The Best Thing We Ever Memorized (According to my Kids)
From the Handbook of Nature Study, Part 1: “The Teaching of Nature Study” – which is my favorite section. Therefore, the object of the nature-study teacher should be to cultivate in the children powers of accurate observation and to build up within them understanding. Comstock goes on to emphasize: But, more than all, nature-study gives… Continue reading Why Nature Study
