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Picture Study

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After having been a member of the Aspen Grover Educational Community co-op for the past five years, my family is going it alone this year. This has been quite a transition.

While there have been many blessings of the co-op, at the heart of it was that we were families who 1) had chosen the Charlotte Mason method of education and 2) were willing to help each other in the education of our children.

I have held close to my heart what Nancy Kelly has shared about her Truth, Beauty, Goodness Community.

The point of our group is learning in community and allowing the mother to spread the feast to her children without having to plan every single subject and lesson, which can lead to burnout.

What was I going to do now that I no longer had this help? Were my children going to get a subpar education? Was I going to burn out?

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The ULAT: Modern Foreign Language

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Modern foreign language has been a holdout in our war of homeschooling. Many have fallen in this ugly battle with term after term of defeat. I have counted six brave knights (programs) who have led a valiant, heroic charge against the foe, only to be left slaughtered on the field.

But now one has risen who is steadfastly pushing back the enemy’s front line: the Universal Language Acquisition Tool, also know as the ULAT. [Read more…] about The ULAT: Modern Foreign Language

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Sharpie Art Pens

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When my children begin 5th grade, they get a set of Sharpie Art Pens. I searched for these pens for several reasons. Some of my children were wanting more options for use in their Book of Centuries; others were wanting a better way to add color in fine detail to their science journals. Somewhere, I came across the idea for no bleed Sharpies, and after research and trips to several local stores, I finally decided on this set. I get a 12-pack which comes in its own plastic case. The pens are kept on the school shelf, and they are only used for school, though I’m sure I’ve granted exceptions. [Read more…] about Sharpie Art Pens

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Lesson Records

This post is part of our series on our favorite homeschool resources.

I have shared in the past about the lesson record sheets I use, but I have made some minor changes and want to give you the updated version.

You will find the lesson records in this Google Sheet. There are 5 sheets. Feel free to copy them, edit them, and share them. If you have an idea on how to make them better, please share it with us.

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 How I Use Them

For those who are not familiar with the sheets, they are a place for me to record what we accomplish in each subject each day. [Read more…] about Lesson Records