William Blake

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 Blake to share with you this month. Poems The Lamb The Chimney Sweeper  Little Boy Lost Little Boy Found Holy Thursday … Continue reading William Blake

For the Beauty of the Earth

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 For the Beauty of the Earth

Pyotr Tchaikovsky

Composer Study is simple. Pick a composer to listen to over some 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 Pytor Tchaikovsky. Pieces by Composer:  Symphony No 6 in B Minor Piano Concerto No.1 … Continue reading Pyotr Tchaikovsky

Claude Monet

Picture Study is simple. Look at the picture with your children for a few minutes, and then talk about what you saw. Try to remember as much about the piece as you can. Enjoy the beauty of it. Art is not a chore; it’s a pleasure.  We’ve chosen some works by Claude Monet for this … Continue reading Claude Monet

Rudyard Kipling

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 Rudyard Kipling to share with you this month. Poems If — The Secret of the Machines   Mesopotamia Recessional Resources  Websites: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/rudyard-kipling  … Continue reading Rudyard Kipling

Holy, Holy, Holy

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 Holy, Holy, Holy

Johannes Brahms

Composer Study is simple. Pick a composer to listen to over some 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 Johannes Brahms. Pieces by Composer:  1. Variations on a theme of Haydn Op 56a https://youtu.be/PeYEcZQvBkU  … Continue reading Johannes Brahms

Edgar Degas

Picture Study is simple. Look at the picture with your children for a few minutes, and then talk about what you saw. Try to remember as much about the piece as you can. Enjoy the beauty of it. Art is not a chore; it’s a pleasure.  We’ve chosen some works by Edgar Degas for this … Continue reading Edgar Degas

Philosophies and Methods

Jump to the Methods In the modern world, the realm of education and teaching methods spark controversy in many circles.  Teaching methods can cause rifts in parenting groups, bring control from government institutions, and even kill you!  Don’t believe us?  Take a look at Socrates, who was executed for “corrupting the youth” (teaching his students to … Continue reading Philosophies and Methods