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Spies, Ships, and Survival: Civil War Activities Made Engaging

Spies, Ships, and Survival: Civil War Activities Made Engaging

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Activities and Engaging extensions that go beyond the battles! Learning about the Civil War can sometimes be boring. Let’s face it. Most of us do not have the priority to major or minor in History. Some of us may be history buffs or have a fascination with history but overall, I’d say most of us do not prefer that over another hobby. This curriculum is designed for THREE boys who have very different in learning styles and personalities, I decided…

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Civil War: Battling to the Bitter End

Civil War: Battling to the Bitter End

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A Civil War Curriculum that brings history to life… The Civil War is a vital time in our American culture in which the tides of civil liberties turned. Fresh off the Revolutionary War, the country wanted independence. Although there were concerns about President Lincoln leading the country, there was also a deep conflict between the North and South regarding slavery and industry booming. Since I wanted to teach our son the Civil War but make it unique to his age,…

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Civil War: More Battles “Stonewalled”

Civil War: More Battles “Stonewalled”

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A Civil War Curriculum that brings history to life… The Civil War is a vital time in our American culture in which the tides of civil liberties turned. Fresh off the Revolutionary War, the country wanted independence. Although there were concerns about President Lincoln leading the country, there was also a deep conflict between the North and South regarding slavery and industry booming. Since I wanted to teach our son the Civil War but make it unique to his age,…

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Civil War Battles: In the Thick of It

Civil War Battles: In the Thick of It

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A Civil War Curriculum that brings history to life… The Civil War is a vital time in our American culture in which the tides of civil liberties turned. Fresh off the Revolutionary War, the country wanted independence. Although there were concerns about President Lincoln leading the country, there was also a deep conflict between the North and South regarding slavery and industry booming. Since I wanted to teach our son the Civil War but make it unique to his age,…

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Van Eyck’s Man in a Red Turban: Renaissance Brilliance

Van Eyck’s Man in a Red Turban: Renaissance Brilliance

A study in Self-Image, Symbolism, and Innovation in Early Northern Renaissance Art – with Van Eyck’s Red Turban Few portraits in Western art history are as quietly compelling—and curiously witty—as Jan van Eyck’s Man in a Red Turban. Painted in 1433, this striking image of a man with a piercing gaze and boldly wrapped headwear has fascinated scholars and art lovers alike for centuries. But beyond its technical brilliance lies something deeper: a subtle interplay of humor, self-awareness, and personal…

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Unveiling the Secrets of Vermeer’s Masterpiece

Unveiling the Secrets of Vermeer’s Masterpiece

Exploring the mystery, muse, and meaning behind Vermeer’s iconic Girl with a Pearl Earring painting. Johannes Vermeer was born in 1632 in Delft, Netherlands, during the Dutch Golden Age. He was the son of a silk weaver and art dealer. He lived a middle-class life. Little is known about how Vermeer began painting. He had no formal training and did not apprentice anywhere. Some experts believe he traveled to Italy and France to study, but nothing is recorded. He merely…

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Edward Hopper: New York Artist

Edward Hopper: New York Artist

Learn about the classy New Yorker from the 1920s to 1960s- The artist of the famous Nighthawks and Lighthouse. The Life & Legacy of Edward Hopper Great art is the outward expression of an inner life in the artist. – Edward Hopper Hopper was a painter and printmaker who painted American life and beautiful “empty spaces” with landscapes of the everyday. Using realism with light, he displayed loneliness, urban life and beautiful landscapes such as his famous lighthouse. Edward Hopper…

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Bringing All American History to Life

Bringing All American History to Life

These days it is getting harder and harder to find good and accurate American History curriculum. While there is a plethora of world history in the academic world, finding age appropriate history books is a challenge. We have found many books over the years that have been a great resource. Although there are history books of all kinds, elementary is what has been the hardest. Below are three units I have created for elementary and middle school age to get…

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How to Teach Spelling the Natural Way

How to Teach Spelling the Natural Way

The Natural Speller by Kathryn Stout, a Masters in Education and a book written from someone who is clearly a Master at Educating, who understands the fundamentals of English and spelling together. I inherited this book from my mother-in-law who is a wizard in all things homeschooling. At first glance, I scrunched up my face to this book. The cover looked unappealing, and the age of the book made me question how current and applicable it would be to my…

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How to Use Story of the World History Curriculum

How to Use Story of the World History Curriculum

Story of the World Curriculum helps teach your child history in an easy and kid-friendly way Story of the World: Book 1 Ancient Times Begin your journey in the time of Moses… ….and continue from the earliest people to Ancient Egypt as you go through the world history to Roman times. Each chapter in this thick hardcover text takes the child on a historical journey using a few simple concepts and explaining them through fun storytelling. I highly recommend getting…

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