7 Quick Takes Friday ( Vol 88)
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Term 3 resumes on Monday. Our lesson plans only really need a tweak here and there, however my mind is full of home education philosophy. How do I ‘marry’ Natural Learning with Charlotte Mason? How do I ensure our children have a solid grasp of the basics and yet thirst for knowledge? Any advice?
2
As I plan the next couple of months I once again re-visit the question of how to best to meet the needs of our younger ones. Jack Jack in particular is ready to move to a new level in his learning. Then again our highschoolers need to be carefully considered too.
3
Our children often surprise us with their choice of vocabulary. Jem 2, was explaining how he ran crying through the house in the wee hours of the morning (he didn’t know how to turn the doorknob on our new door).
“I ran back and forth, back and forth!”
4
Are our children the only ones who cheerily greet their mailbox!? Voices call out, “Hello Chomper!” as we turn off the main road onto our dirt track, passing by our mailbox.
5
We have a major change in our life beginning next week, one that will have an impact across many areas of our family dynamics. Stay tuned as I’m planning to find time to update over the weekend.
6
I have just re-read Rilla of Ingleside for the first time in twenty five years. I couldn’t bear to re-read it before now, back when I was a teen I was simply devastated, and cried for days when Walter died. True, I did cry again this time, but not for quite as long.
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You may have noticed the ‘Aussie Bloggers’ list on my sidebar, shared there as I discover a number of new blogs. I’m really enjoying reading Aussie Mummy blogs, enjoying their thought provoking posts, they have a unique and distinctly Australian voice. I’ve even found a few rural mummy blogs too. Anyone want to recommend other Aussie blogs?
9 Comments
Leanne
oh Erin, you have me in suspense about your surprise !!!!! Leanne
Marilyn
Other Aussie blogs? There's mine 🙂
I've got two going at the moment.
You've got me trying to remember if I've read Rilla of Ingleside.
Last week I read Seven Little Australians for the first time.
I was shocked and sad the whole of the next day about Judy's death. Special books are much more than just books aren't they?
After that I googled the book and came across your blog!
Owner of Homeschool Faith and Family Life Website
I am right with you in your wonderings concerning learning styles and ages of learning. Tell me…what do you mean by "Natural Learning" though…as I thought Charlotte Mason and Natural Learning were virtually the same.
I LOVE #4. Your kids are SO funny!
And you've hooked me for #5. I'll keep checking back to find your update.
Must try to find the Rilla book.
And, I have said MANY times over in our house: I LOVE AUSTRALIAN MOTHERS! Truly, every time I find a blog that I absolutely LOVE…it ends up being an "Aussie" blog. My husband will tell you that I have even spoken words aloud about MOVING to Australia as you are all such an inspiration and delight to me!
ccc
What could possibly be your major change?? You really have me wondering… 🙂
Sue
Your homeschooling questions mirror my own when it comes to homeschooling my children, balancing at with teaching various levels, and I've not even started! Thanks for sharing 🙂 Cheers Sue http://notenoughbutter.blogspot.com/2011/07/7-quick-takes-friday_15.html
The Editrix
Oh, Erin! I cried for hours over Rilla of Ingleside, too! I don't think I've ever cried so much over any other book! It's still my favourite in the Anne series. 🙂
Marnie
Thanks Erin, for putting me on your Aussie Bloggers List. I'm enjoying your blog too.
x Marnie
Erin
Leanne, Judy and CCC,
Did you have any idea what I was going to post?
Marilyn
Judith's death upset me terribly too!! Was years before I could read that book too. so pleased you found me and thanks for showing me the way to you.
Judy
Natural learning = unschooling.
so touched you love Aussie mums. Well you'll have to come for a visit, we have a bed (and more) for you{}
sue
it is a challenge, some days more than others.
Elise
my favourite of the Anne books is Rainbow Valley. which is where I got the love of the name 'Jem.'
Marnie
Welcome:) love finding someone else who is building:)
Anonymous
Erin Hi I have been reading your blog for awhile.I lived in AU back then & have returned again, due to my DHs job. My first book about AU was 7LA, a gift from my MIL. Such a great book-the family dynamics, cheek,love & courage. For this American it encapsulates our experience of AU. I just found & read The Family at Misrule, very good also.