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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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How the Civil War Battles Redefined America

How the Civil War Battles Redefined America

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UNIT 5: Civil War Final Battles Review & Paper Review Units 1-4 regarding the civil war and the major battles to prepare for your final paper. Unit 1 Overview of How it Began Unit 2 Overview of Battles Unit 3 Overview of Continued Fighting Unit 4 Overview of Final Battles Other Content/Info Paper Outline: Civil War Essay Criteria (for grading purposes) Write a 5-7+ paragraph essay about the Civil War from start to finish including: Here’s a rubric template that…

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What is the Charlotte Mason Method?

What is the Charlotte Mason Method?

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Charlotte Mason was a British educator from the 1800’s-1900’s who challenged and changed the ideas of standard learning through use of living textbooks and life experiences to teach students. She was a dramatic reformer in the ideas of what “learning” and “education” meant. She believed that children naturally learn in their environment through experience. Using discovery methods and creative storytelling, Charlotte Mason is a teaching style that incorporates topics and skills while also learning character and life skills with “living…

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What is the Montessori Method?

What is the Montessori Method?

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Who is Maria Montessori? Maria Montessori is a fascinating woman born in the 1800’s who defied the odds of gender and psychology. After gaining a degree in physics-mathematics, then a degree as a Doctor of Medicine and then a degree in psychology, she changed the fundamental ideas of education principles. Montessori boils down to one key concept: children explore and learn at their own pace with spontaneous interest. While she learned and gained her degrees, she worked with and observed…

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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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Homeschool On the Rise: Safety

Homeschool On the Rise: Safety

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Homeschool Rising for Safety & Environment Public and Private School Statistics According to the National Center of Education Statistics (NCES): one of the top three reasons for homeschooling in the last five years has been safety. Over 80% of parents chose safety as one of their primary reasons for making the switch to homeschooling in the past few years. [1] So what does “safety” mean to parents when they are deciding to homeschool? It can mean safety from bullying, harassment, physical harm,…

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Set Sail & Steal: A Pirate’s Life in Plunder

Set Sail & Steal: A Pirate’s Life in Plunder

Loot, Betray, Repeat playing Plunder board game that has tactical thrills and is a tactile joy. Plunder is a beautifully designed strategy-based, nautical-themed board game where players command pirate ships in a race to dominate the seas. The objective is to be the first to collect 10 Plunder Points by expanding territories, upgrading ships, and engaging in battles. Gameplay Overview: How to Play: Setting up this fun board is half the adventure. If you’re looking for a board game that…

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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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