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Grade 1: Math
This was our third and final math block of the year. Jude continues to be comfortable with numbers, so my goal was simply to continue using the 4 processes. We read a few fairy tales that showcased...
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Grade 5: Greek Mythology and History Block
Starting with Greek mythology, moving into Greek history and ending with Alexander is really a stroke of brilliance on the part of the Waldorf curriculum. Vincent was absolutely enchanted by the myths...
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Grade 1: The Wise Enchanter and a Giveaway!
This whole block was like a fairy tale. Everything we did seemed enchanted. And the best part? I didn’t plan any of it. It all just kinda happened. I knew I was onto something magical when I showed...
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Main Lesson Block: Birds
Alison Manzer is one of my favorite people, and I am so happy she agreed to guest post here at Sure as the World. I am using her main lesson block about birds to kick off our school year next week....
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Bird Block
Inspired by Alison Manzer’s guidance in this post, we started our school year with a two-week block on birds. My goal was to study something fun together while getting back into a school day rhythm....
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Grade 2: Animal Fables Block
This block was delightfully fun – especially because lots of stuffed animals kept showing up for school. I kept the energy high and the fables short. For Jude, making a main lesson book is his...
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Grade 6: Roman History Block
We spent five full weeks on Ancient Rome, covering the founding of the city through the fall of the empire. This block was definitely a departure from how we have done school in the past and I feel a...
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Ask Alison: Geology (part 1)
Andrea and I talk everyday. The majority of our conversations revolves around homeschooling, and there is a phrase one of us utters every couple of days: “Ask Alison.” Sometimes it’s a question “Did...
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Ask Alison: Geology (part 2)
Alison is back with a few more thoughts about geology. Enjoy! *** In my other post I mentioned books and activities that are very easy to do in and around the home. But I also think it is important to...
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The Canticle of the Sun
Jude and I both memorized “The Canticle of the Sun” by Saint Francis of Assisi during his second grade block on saints. Each week we focused on learning a single stanza, reciting it while rhythmically...
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