Biography George Gershwin, 1898-1937, was one of the most well-known pianists in history. He turned out an enormous amount of music before his life was cut short by a brain tumor. Lucky for us, he was one of the first musicians for whom we have recorded video of him playing. While you can probably find … Continue reading George Gershwin
Langston Hughes (1902-1967) is a poet of the Harlem Renaissance who portrayed the lives of ordinary, working-class African Americans. He was the first African American poet to earn his entire living from his writing and speaking. He has all sorts of poems depicting life in his time. You can read more about Langston Hughes here: … Continue reading Langston Hughes
Winslow Homer, 1880;photo by Napoleon Sarony (1821–1896) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winslow_Homer Winslow Homer (February 24, 1836 – September 29, 1910) painted landscapes and made prints. Often he used his working vacations to produce new art in either oil paint or in watercolors. Eventually, he was employed as a commercial illustrator for popular magazines. Homer studied art on his own, and he … Continue reading Winslow Homer
There is no one who can build up a family like a father. As we live and learn together, let’s be intentional in our relationships within the family. Understanding each other and working on speaking and listening leads to healthier interactions among all members of the family Video of Question/Answer session coming soon to this … Continue reading Deepening Family Relationships Through Godly Communication (Steve Demme)
Steve relates the ingredients for a doable plan of family worship. After many years of trying, God helped the Demmes make studying God’s Word a daily part of their home. Steve also shares obstacles he wrestled with to lead his family in this crucial area. Video of question / answer period coming soon to this … Continue reading How to Get Started Having Regular Times of Family Worship (Steve Demme)
Give your child what is most important. Instead of academic or social pressures, Charlotte Mason encouraged mothers to give their little ones a full six years of developing good habits, getting acquainted with nature, exploring with the five senses, growing in their spiritual lives, and more. This video was provided to our 2020 Online Conference … Continue reading The Early Years: Homeschooling Your Preschooler
Good living books feed our children a feast of ideas, not just dry facts. Join Sonya for a look at this simple, yet effective, approach to true education. Learn what makes living books “living,” and practice using them in a way that makes learning stick. This video was provided to our 2020 Online Conference by … Continue reading Learning with Living Books (Sonya Shafer)
Join Sonya for a practical and encouraging overview of the simple yet effective methods used in the Charlotte Mason approach. You will learn about Charlotte and experience using her methods for yourself during the session. This video was provided to our 2020 Online Conference by Sonya Shafer and Simply Charlotte Mason.
This is an in-depth look at the neurophysiological differences between boys and girls—how they hear differently, see differently, handle stress and pain differently—as well as the implications for our teaching of both boys and girls. This is an expansion on Andrew’s previous “Boys” talk. With added research, together with humor and practical stories, this presentation … Continue reading Teaching Boys and Teaching Girls (Andrew Pudewa)
“Compulsive Comparing Disorder” is a disease that has plagued our culture, leaving a generation full of envy and discontentment. With the rise of social media, people more than ever are armed with camera phones ready to manage their own brand as they seek to present a perfectly filtered life. This has led to comparing our … Continue reading Compulsive Comparing Disorder (Jenn Murff)
