Gateway to the Classics

Boy howdy it's been a long time since I posted anything on this blog.  I've fallen into a slump and haven't been doing the research I should in order to help my fellow homeschooler.  Well today all that has changed and I have a new little something that I am really excited about and thinking about implementing with 2-3 of my children.  Haven't decided yet.  But here it is.  This is for those who truly love the classics and love seeing them being used in your home.  It is through the site mainless.com and is built from that.  HERE is the link for more information on it.  I love the idea of building my own online curriculum for each of my children taking the guess work out of each day. Have fun reading over the website.

A wonderful nature study guide/book

I just ran across this resource and I'm thinking I will go with it.  I need so much help in this area of homeschooling and this seems to fit the bill perfectly.  Here is a brief description.

Nature Study Brought to Life: A Nature Walk With Aunt Bessie by Sandi Queen, Stories by B. E. Wright
This one-year curriculum for elementary ages has everything you need to give your child a Charlotte Mason style education in science and nature study. Daily lessons build upon each week's detailed nature story from Aunt Bessie, who shares with her niece and nephew all about the marvels of God's creation. Learn about insects, birds, butterflies and moths, worms, wasps, and all sorts of creatures through the fun, short lessons, which vary from day to day, giving your child the variety of hands-on lessons, read alouds, researching, writing, coloring, nature sketching, and more! Consumable. 180 daily lessons for any child who is reading on his own, up through about 6th grade level.  Go HERE for more information.