Here’s a treat to get our members started on their homeschool planning for this school year! We have a homeschool planner available for you. There are four different covers available and a myriad of page options. You can print as many of each page as you need to create your own planner. The one files … Continue reading Homeschool Planner
These images will take you to the poems on the Poetry Foundation site. One of them is still under copywriter, and treating them all in the same way makes the most sense. The text under each picture is linked to information about each highlighted monument. The Statue of Liberty Dignity of Earth and Sky The … Continue reading Poetry: American Poets
Trumpet player and vocalist Louis Armstrong (1901-1971) was one of the world’s greatest jazz musicians. Born in New Orleans, he spent his youth in a home for trouble children before he made his way to Chicago and New York to play with several different well-know jazz bands. His jazz style and repertoire was unique because … Continue reading Louis Armstrong
Albert Bierstadt was born in Germany in 1830. He came to the United States with his parents while he was still a baby. He was raised in New Bedford, Massachusetts. He returned to Düsseldorf to study painting as a young adult. When he was twenty-seven, he returned to the United States to travel the western … Continue reading Albert Bierstadt
Nature study can be as simple as a short walk in the neighborhood or as elaborate as a week in a National Park. Don’t make it complicated. Just go outside. This month, we suggest you spend some time outside every day that is reasonable and observe what is going on with the birds in your … Continue reading Nature Study: Butterflies
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)
