Here are the links to our suggestions for beautiful things for September, focusing on beautiful words, sounds, and places that are American and focused around 1750. Back to the Simple Beauty Page
I Sing the Mighty Power of God
Isaac Watts Biography Isaac Watts (1674-1748) was an English pastor and composer of hymns. He was a religious nonconformist (not a member of either the Catholic or the Anglican church). Many of his hymns made it to the New World with the Separatists, the Puritans, and other nonconformist Protestant groups. Many of these hymns (often … Continue reading I Sing the Mighty Power of God
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Teaching Younger Elementary Students
How do you get a kid who won’t sit still for five minutes to sit down and learn reading, writing, math, science, and social studies? YOU DON’T. Teaching your young elementary kids can be overwhelming. Here are some tips for smooth and easy days. Learn Through Play Relax, and have fun. When kids are young, … Continue reading Teaching Younger Elementary Students
Learning Styles
All children take in information. It is how we grow in thought and ability. The manner in which each child RETAINS information, though, may be unique. Here, we discuss three basic learning styles that may help you connect with your children and help them experience a more gratifying education. Auditory Learner An auditory learner retains … Continue reading Learning Styles
Crystal Bridges Homeschool Day
Registration is closed! Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas, invites you to an exciting educational experience of learning and exploring for homeschooling families across the state! Come join us for this amazing free opportunity! When Friday, September 15, 2023, from 9:30 am to Close. Cost Admission is free. Tours are available at no … Continue reading Crystal Bridges Homeschool Day
Our Response to the Parental Choice Tax Credit (HB1934 -UPDATED)
UPDATE 11/2025 We are strongly urging our families to not take the tax credit. “Free money” runs against what homeschoolers have fought for across the years. Please see our article, “Why We Don’t Want the Option of ‘Free Money’.” Free money from the government is never free, but in the long term will subject your … Continue reading Our Response to the Parental Choice Tax Credit (HB1934 -UPDATED)
Simple Beauty Europeans: May
Here are the links to our suggestions for beautiful things for May, focusing on old yet beautiful words, sounds, and places. European artists and composers, English poets, a classic hymn, and some spring birds are included. Back to Simple Beauty Page
William Wordsworth
Poetry is a simple thing to enjoy. Pick a poet. Read a poem for the enjoyment of it. Listen to the rhythm of the words. Hear the music in them. We’ve picked a few poems by William Wordsworth to share with you this month. Poems The Green Linnet I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud A Poet! He … Continue reading William Wordsworth
How Great Thou Art
Hymns are beautiful truths poetically told, hung on a rhythm, and held in a melody. This makes them memorable. Hymn study is extremely simple. Sing the hymn once a day. We’ve provided you links to different versions to enjoy, as well as a link to download the sheet music for the hymn. Some of this … Continue reading How Great Thou Art
Gustav Mahler
Composer Study is simple. Pick a composer to listen to over a period of time. Every once in a while, play a composition by him or her. Listen to it. Think and talk about it. This month, we are listening to compositions by Gustav Mahler. Pieces by Composer: Websites: Classics for Kids Videos: Audio: Apple … Continue reading Gustav Mahler