tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50597778064995068202024-03-13T01:47:18.844-07:00Fisher Academy International ~ Teaching Home"Let the child grow up aware of the constant, immediate, joy-giving, joy-taking Presence in the midst of them."amy in peruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14514765606705513864noreply@blogger.comBlogger523125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5059777806499506820.post-88636679585626402322023-11-18T06:01:00.000-08:002023-11-18T06:01:27.795-08:00Third Culture Kids by Ruth Van Reken<p>ON SALE! <b><a href="https://amzn.to/3QLGPtb" target="_blank">buy your kindle copy</a></b> for only $2.99 today! </p><p>
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<br /></p><p>(<a href="https://amzn.to/3QLGPtb" target="_blank">the paperback</a> is also marked down 45% to $12.45)</p><p>an MK friend of mine went to a conference this week and got to chat with Ruth Van Reken at length. when i went to look up the book info, i found there’s an updated version at a super great price!! this book has been so helpful over the years. i am so thankful to get the latest version. </p><p>if you plan to be a parent who crosses cultures, you should read this book. if you are a parent living overseas or living closely with another culture within the US you should own and refer to this helpful resource! </p><p>let me know if a personal review would be helpful. </p><p>(<a href="https://amzn.to/3G4qURF" target="_blank">click here to purchase your copy on amazon</a>)</p><p>AND while you’re there, if any of your amazon devices need updating, check out amazon devices at early black friday sale prices. i just threw this cute little guy in my cart to replace my ancient 1st generation echo in my kitchen:</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>
<iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=fishacadintet-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B09ZXLRRHY&asins=B09ZXLRRHY&linkId=c6c084e71cf03ad7d73d1de05bc295c1&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe>amy in peruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14514765606705513864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5059777806499506820.post-50443344866112133972020-10-09T23:15:00.002-07:002020-10-09T23:15:51.203-07:00Current Events: the Nobel Prize (CRISPR) and the Supreme Court<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4W7gAoxDhEalerF6sgFibQZkBr1QDaXc0k3BBBRzC6DthLxU5Xk7v5uX0AHBsiVNfD8IrY2vklBjuItmFIdkf2TT9pYrG9FprjOio8BOd6ITvB4g3BBmuqNS2oKHFP9iPZabUHVakSfs/s1024/Current+Events_Fisher.001.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4W7gAoxDhEalerF6sgFibQZkBr1QDaXc0k3BBBRzC6DthLxU5Xk7v5uX0AHBsiVNfD8IrY2vklBjuItmFIdkf2TT9pYrG9FprjOio8BOd6ITvB4g3BBmuqNS2oKHFP9iPZabUHVakSfs/w640-h480/Current+Events_Fisher.001.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>On Fridays, we consider the events of consequence that have transpired during the course of the current week or two. My kids typically enjoy this activity because we often start off with a video news report by <a href="https://www.cnn.com/cnn10" target="_blank">CNN10</a> (which is always a highlight - we don't rely upon a TON of technology, because... data limits :S). Though frequently the bias is obvious, we do enjoy gaining perspective into how many people are thinking about the hot topics of the day. Listening to opposing positions on the issues can make for interesting and lively discussion. In another place, I explain more of what Current Events looks like + What we do. <div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Here are the basics:</h4><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>A news source or two + </li><li>This Week in History notebook entry +</li><li>Thoughtful discussion.</li></ol><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span>Here are a couple of the topics we addressed around the dinner table tonight:
</span></h4><div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;">The Nobel Prize (CRISPR) : October 2020</h4><blockquote><i><span style="font-size: medium;">"Emmanuelle Charpentier of France and Jennifer A. Doudna of the United States won the Nobel Prize in chemistry on Wednesday for inventing <b>CRISPR-Cas9</b>." From <a href="https://world.wng.org/content/creators_of_gene_editing_tool_win_nobel_prize" target="_blank">Creators of gene-editing tool win Nobel Prize</a>.</span></i></blockquote><p></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><b>SUMMARY:</b> <a href="https://world.wng.org/content/creators_of_gene_editing_tool_win_nobel_prize">Creators of gene-editing tool win Nobel Prize</a> (a one minute read)</h4>
<p>Sophia Lee’s interview with bioethicist William Hurlbut about unethical uses of CRISPR: <a href="https://world.wng.org/2019/01/a_question_of_ethics" target="_blank">A Question of Ethics</a> - (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED read for high school students)</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b>CONS.</b> "One study, published in Nature Methods; but later retracted, showed that CRISPR can cause hundreds of unintended mutations in genes other than the targeted one." An article published by World Magazine, <a href="https://world.wng.org/content/crispr_danger" target="_blank">CRISPR Danger</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b>PROS.</b> "This technology has had a revolutionary impact on the life sciences, is contributing to new cancer therapies and may make the dream of curing inherited diseases come true," the Nobel Committee <a href="https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/chemistry/2020/press-release/">said</a> in announcing the prize. (Quote from <a href="https://www.npr.org/2020/10/07/921043046/2-female-scientists-awarded-nobel-prize-in-chemistry-for-genome-editing-research" target="_blank">2020 Nobel Prize In Chemistry: 2 Scientists Win For Genome Editing Research</a>, NPR)</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b>POINTS OF INTEREST.</b> "This is the first science Nobel to be awarded to an all-female team, <a href="https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/10/crispr-revolutionary-genetic-scissors-honored-chemistry-nobel">according to Science Magazine</a>. The development of CRISPR-Cas9 began serendipitously when Charpentier was studying the <a href="https://www.livescience.com/51641-bacteria.html">bacteria</a> Streptococcus pyogenes, which causes a range of diseases from tonsillitis to sepsis, according to a <a href="https://www.nobelprize.org/uploads/2020/10/popular-chemistryprize2020.pdf">statement from the Nobel Committee</a>." (For more, read the full article: <a href="https://www.livescience.com/2020-nobel-prize-chemistry-crispr.html" target="_blank">2 women earn Chemistry Nobel Prize for gene-editing tool CRISPR</a> | Live Science)</p><p><br /></p><span><a name='more'></a></span><h4 style="text-align: left;">A look at the United States Supreme Court</h4>
<p>"No matter what you believe of her jurisprudence, Justice Ginsburg was a historic figure who followed her worldview relentlessly, " says John Stonestreet in his 60 second piece for the Colson Center. For a quick lead-in to the topic, read or listen to: <a href="https://www.breakpoint.org/the-passing-of-justice-ruth-bader-ginsburg-and-the-implications/" target="_blank">The Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg—and the Implications</a>, and listen to the longer BreakPoint <a href="https://www.breakpoint.org/the-legacy-of-ruth-bader-ginsburg-roe-v-wade-and-the-future-of-the-court/" target="_blank">podcast</a> linked below, in which "Kim Colby, Director of the Christian Legal Society’s Center for Law and Religious Freedom, joins John Stonestreet to discuss the legacy of a truly historic figure, Ruth Bader Ginsburg," in <a href="https://www.breakpoint.org/the-passing-of-justice-ruth-bader-ginsburg-and-the-implications/" target="_blank">The Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Roe v. Wade, and the Future of the Court</a> (a 30min podcast). (Recommended for high school students)</p><p>When working with younger students, it may be helpful to introduce the topic by first clicking over to Student News Daily's article: <a href="https://www.studentnewsdaily.com/daily-news-article/u-s-supreme-court-kicks-off-new-term/" target="_blank">U.S. Supreme Court kicks off new term.</a> (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for younger students!) The page includes an informative history of the U.S. Supreme Court as well as helpful discussion questions and other resources.</p>
You may also be interested in listening to the following relevant radio segment on the Supreme Court and some of the upcoming cases by World Magazine's <a href="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.blubrry.com/the_world_and_everything_in_it/content.blubrry.com/the_world_and_everything_in_it/TWAEII-2020-10-03-1563-Legal-Docket-Episode.mp3" target="_blank">The World and Everything in It</a>. <p><br /></p><p></p><span><!--more--></span><h4 style="text-align: left;">For further study.</h4><p>It's important to teach our students how to evaluate and form an opinion on current events. In the following editorial articles you can read several opinions on a complex national and international controversy spanning the entire last year. See the section following the first linked article with questions for thought and discussion after following the article on current <a href="https://www.studentnewsdaily.com/editorials-for-students/after-ratings-crash-nba-may-go-unwoke/" target="_blank">NBA Ratings</a> posted this week on Student News Daily.</p><div>Start <a href="https://www.studentnewsdaily.com/editorials-for-students/after-ratings-crash-nba-may-go-unwoke/">HERE</a> (questions are at the bottom of the page). </div><div><br /></div><div>Then read the following editorials from October of last year:</div><div><p><a href="https://www.studentnewsdaily.com/editorials-for-students/how-the-nba-censored-me-on-american-soil/" target="_blank">How the NBA censored me on American soil</a> (posted 10/2019)</p><p><a href="https://www.studentnewsdaily.com/daily-news-article/world-1-china-bans-houston-rockets-following-gm-tweet/" target="_blank">China bans Houston Rockets following GM tweet</a></p><p>Editorial cartoon: <a href="https://www.studentnewsdaily.com/editorial-cartoon-for-students/lebron/&nbsp;" target="_blank">LeBron</a></p><p><br /></p><span><!--more--></span><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span>Notes on bias and opinion:</span> </h4><p>Everyone has a bias. To have a bias is part of being a reasoning being. It is healthy to recognize we have all have them. I find this topic SUPER interesting. I hope to think and write more about bias and opinion in another post. </p><p>All of that said, the selection of current event articles shared on this blog, may or may not be overtly reflective of our family or my personal or political stance on any particular issue. I try to remind myself often to keep an open mind when it comes to opinions, both mine and others'. I do believe there is an absolute standard of Truth, while recognizing the room for discussion on interpretation and application of matters not explicitly defined or outlined in the Word of God. </p><p>Keeping this in mind, it is generally a good idea, at least in some degree and perhaps over time, to hear and/or present several sides of an issue. This is to assist our students in developing discernment and analytical thought for the formation of their own personal opinions. </p><p>We value the exchange of ideas, so please feel free to link to quotes and/or articles that provide insight for thoughtful conversation. Our lives are all busy, and though we don't generally have time for engaging in discussion outside our immediate circle, it is always our express purpose to listen patiently before speaking, to acknowledge others' opinion and when we do voice our own thoughts, to carefully avoid coming across unloving, haughty or impervious. Sometimes we succeed. :) If you find the viewpoints you read here overtly divergent from your own, please feel free to do the research and present material to your students that is more in line with the opinions and beliefs you feel comfortable with. I am open to private discussion if there is a matter of concern that you think should be addressed.</p><p><br /></p></div></div></div></div>amy in peruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14514765606705513864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5059777806499506820.post-2128445338909146112018-01-17T19:51:00.003-08:002018-01-17T19:51:24.286-08:00Hymn Study: 2017/18 Fisher Academy loves <a href="https://fisheracademy.blogspot.com/search/label/hymns" target="_blank">Hymn Study</a>!<br />
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We tend to use <a href="http://amblesideonline.org/">AmblesideOnline</a>'s 2017/18 hymn selections most years simply because it's so handy to have them thoughtfully picked out for us. We ♡ AmblesideOnline!<br />
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Today, we're playing the <a href="https://youtu.be/1Bdv1b7lCJc">playlist I created for the 2017/18 school year</a> with the option set to shuffle.* We really like listening to our hymns as background music. While there are other viable options on YouTube, some recordings out there don't lend themselves very well to that!<br />
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Sometimes we use the videos to learn a new hymn or one we don't know very well. In that case, we play the video on my laptop during Jovi'oval Time and sing along reading from the screen or from <a href="http://fisheracademy.blogspot.com/2013/11/hymn-study-our-family-hymnbook.html" target="_blank">Our Family Hymnbooks</a>. You might like to do something similar. The hymns embedded below should work pretty well.<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
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*{There are several versions of each hymn, if you listen to the playlist as-is you will hear each hymn 2-5 times in a row. Even if each one is different that's a little too repetitive for me. Setting it to shuffle allows the songs to play out of order. I use bluetooth from my <a href="http://amzn.to/2Dnmqaj" target="_blank">iPhone</a> to my <a href="http://amzn.to/2ESfZcv" target="_blank">Bose SoundLink mini speaker</a> (it's small enough that I literally travel everywhere with it). It's my favorite way to play the songs at lunchtime or all throughout the day. }<br />
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The hymns in the playlist have been chosen with the following criteria: <br />
1) presentation - must be well sung; <br />
2) listenability - must have a high quality sound recording and be bearable as background music; <br />
3) singability - sing-a-long-able-ness is nice; <br />
4) lyrics on screen - a plus but not a requirement for this list<br />
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The hymns included below meet the standards above but have lyrics on screen (link provided when not):<br />
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<h4>September: <a href="https://youtu.be/hRyA2qiLqaM">Marching To Zion</a></h4><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hRyA2qiLqaM?rel=0" width="560"></iframe><br />
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<h4>October: <a href="https://youtu.be/TKg1J5Fw-EY">My Jesus I Love Thee</a></h4><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TKg1J5Fw-EY?rel=0" width="560"></iframe><br />
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<h4>November: <a href="https://youtu.be/GVOG15Zj5KM">O Love That Will Not Let Me Go</a></h4><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GVOG15Zj5KM?rel=0" width="560"></iframe><br />
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<h4>December: <a href="https://youtu.be/8iuqOOL49Mo">Star in the East</a></h4><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8iuqOOL49Mo?rel=0" width="560"></iframe><br />
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<h4>January: <a href="https://youtu.be/P-wSnEzLGGo">Thus Far The Lord Has Led Me On</a></h4><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/P-wSnEzLGGo?rel=0" width="560"></iframe><br />
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<h4>February: <a href="https://youtu.be/T3I4cO9CCSM">Blest Be the Tie That Binds</a> (<a href="http://www.hymntime.com/tch/ttl/ttl-b.htm">lyrics here</a>)</h4><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/T3I4cO9CCSM?rel=0" width="560"></iframe><br />
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<h4>March: <a href="https://youtu.be/nT3flcxMQSU">When I Survey the Wondrous Cross</a></h4><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nT3flcxMQSU?rel=0" width="560"></iframe><br />
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<h4>April: <a href="https://youtu.be/5Qp53KHgy2k">On Jordan's Stormy Banks I Stand</a></h4><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5Qp53KHgy2k?rel=0" width="560"></iframe><br />
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<h4>May: <a href="https://youtu.be/ApUEbObOTLc">Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee</a></h4><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ApUEbObOTLc?rel=0" width="560"></iframe><br />
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<h4>June: <a href="https://youtu.be/nCg-QXhhC5I">It Is Well With My Soul</a></h4><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nCg-QXhhC5I?rel=0" width="560"></iframe><br />
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<h4>July: <a href="https://youtu.be/xXEYooI1IyI">Great is Thy Faithfulness</a> (<a href="http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/g/r/e/greatitf.htm">lyrics here</a>)</h4><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xXEYooI1IyI?rel=0" width="560"></iframe><br />
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<h4>August: <a href="https://youtu.be/X5g-Att0bmE">My Faith Looks Up To Thee</a></h4><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/X5g-Att0bmE?rel=0" width="560"></iframe><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Helpful Links:</span><br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ao+hymns+2017">More AmblesideOnline Hymn playlists</a><br />
<a href="http://www.songsandhymns.org/hymns/list/">Center for Church Music: Songs and Hymns</a><br />
<a href="http://www.hymnary.org/search">Hymnary.org</a><br />
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amy in peruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14514765606705513864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5059777806499506820.post-10281960929521570202016-11-11T07:38:00.001-08:002016-11-11T15:05:37.149-08:00A Letter to My Sons... and to My Nation.I have two fledgling birds about to fly the nest. And I am so proud. We have worked hard, failed big, learned much and lived well. Their big adventure is no longer waiting on the horizon, it is now. And they are going to continue to do beautifully. I am confident.<br />
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Of course, all that means my role is changing; as it has been since the day they were born. I remember back to when I was their only sustenance. Little by little, they grew and looked outward. I set the table for them. They learned to feed themselves, heaping their plates full with great ideas. I was their companion and guide. <i>I will always be that</i>. But, soon a host of other influences and activities will attract their attention and fill most of their moments.<br />
And they will fly. <br />
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This is just as it should be. <br />
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Even so, it is stretching. And a little scary. And teary.<br />
When I look at these men, I remember my babies. I know them so well. <br />
How will we navigate these unfamiliar waters? <br />
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In some ways, it feels rather similar to what we’re experiencing as a nation. Things are about to change. It feels a little unsettling because we don’t know how it will go. But we love our country. We’ve come so far. We have worked hard, failed big, learned much and lived well. Our big adventure is no longer waiting on the horizon, it is now. And we are fully capable of doing beautifully. I am confident. <br />
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In order to secure success, there are some things we must not forget. Nations and sons alike. <br />
So today, with much to sum up in just a few words, I’ve chosen these:<br />
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To my Sons (and Fellow Citizens):<br />
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<blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>"Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all you do be done in love.” </i><br />
<div style="text-align: right;">1 Corinthians 16:13-14</div></blockquote><br />
<b>Be watchful.</b><br />
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Look for your Savior to save you every. single. day.<br />
Stay awake - watch and pray.<br />
Be on your guard to resist the flesh and the prowling devil that would devour.<br />
Look for opportunities to do right, to be kind and to serve.<br />
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<b>Stand firm in the faith. </b><br />
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Hold fast to the One at whose word even the wind and the sea obey.<br />
Obey that voice, and love it, for He is your life and length of days.*<br />
Strive side by side with one mind.* Remember freedom.*<br />
Do not waver.<br />
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<b>Act like men, be strong.</b><br />
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Here is an idea that may benefit from some expansion. When you think strong, what do you think of? You may at first envision biceps and sit-ups and being the winning buck of any contest. You are <i>young men</i>, after all.* But is that what it is to act like men? To be strong?<br />
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First of all, I can generously and safely assume the apostle is not being sexist because I know that God is not; and Paul is speaking for God here. He is applying to our knowledge of the nature of things and what we tend to think of (or at least traditionally thought) when we think of the role of men. Neither is he speaking of bodily strength only, which has some value. He is asking men, who are image-bearers, to be like God; to be strong.* The strong bear with the weak* and overcome evil. In this sense, the same goes for women also.<br />
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Sons of my heart and fellow Americans, it requires great courage, with a steady strength of character and of will, to remain watchful, full of faith, strong and in all things loving. This is my expectation for you. To be. To act. Let these be characteristic of all your dealings - as under authority, with your King, with yourself, with your closest ones and with the world at large. <br />
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Be strong and of good courage. You are never alone.*<br />
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<b>Let all you do be done in love.</b><br />
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In all that you do, love. Rather a sweeping statement, no? A charge with such magnitude and scope will require special attention and much care. We were made to love, but we have been bent and broken by sin. When we want to do right, evil lies close at hand.* We have made and will make mistakes, but love seeks to covers offenses and in so doing, a multitude of sins.* If we live by the Spirit, let’s walk with Him in love. We can do nothing otherwise.*<br />
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Love; because even if I am ever watchful and faithful and strong but have not love… I am nothing, neither gain anything. Love generously, deeply, sympathetically, courageously and gladly. It is the greatest of all. While it will often require the momentary pain of self-denial, an inconvenient cross-bearing or perhaps long-suffering, it is a life-saving and worthy endeavor in which you and I can expect full success.<br />
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<blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>"But how good and pleasant it is to know that at the heart of all things is our God, who wills the good and right behaviour of every creature in His universe, and who enables us all for right doing, for that fulfilling of His law in which all things work together for good! Our little lives are no longer small and poor when we think of the great things of the world. They are a necessary part of the great whole, ordered under law, fulfilling His will, and singing as the morning stars in the gladness of obedience."</i><br />
<div style="text-align: right;">Charlotte Mason, Ourselves pg 124</div></blockquote><br />
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.*<br />
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Affectionately,<br />
A loving mother.<br />
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P.S. May I make a reading recommendation for all Sons and Citizens in these turbulant days? Love really is the greatest of all. It is what the world needs more than ever. Our knowledge and experience of love began with God and it falls to us to continue to reflect this to the world. In these days, while the love of many will continue to grow cold, as a body, we are to continue to grow, being built up in love. In addition to the Bible texts that hold love on high, Charlotte Mason has written such sweet words of help in her book, Ourselves. I have found much consolation and conviction, over the past several weeks, especially in regard to the recent political climate, in Part III, The House of Heart, Lords of the Heart: Love (Chapters I - XI): The Ways of Love and Love’s Lords in Waiting: Pity, Benevolence, Sympathy, Kindness, Generosity, Gratitude, Courage, Loyalty, Humility, Gladness.<br />
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<blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>"Have you ever thrown a stone into the water and watched the circles about it spread? As a matter of fact, they spread to the very shores of the pond or lake or sea into which you have thrown the stone; more, they affect the land on the further side. But those distant circles become so faint that they are imperceptible, while those nearest the point where you have thrown in the stone are clearly marked. So it is with our Love. It is as if, in the first place, our home were the stone thrown in to move our being; and from that central point the circle of our love widens until it embraces all men".</i><br />
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*1 Jn 2:14, Deut 30:20, Galatians 5:1, Phil 1:27, Eph 6:10, Rom 15:1, Deut 31:6, Rom 7:21, Pv 10:12 & 1 Pet 4:8, John 15:5, 1 Corinthians 16:23-24amy in peruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14514765606705513864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5059777806499506820.post-27362511291678677542016-09-03T19:47:00.000-07:002020-03-31T13:17:16.764-07:00Charlotte Mason Blog Carnival :: CMBC :: Fall 2016<center> <img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Qxn2-e9keng/UvLsgES-RHI/AAAAAAAASas/_sg1Bozr3Pg/s400/Jimmie-CM-blog-carnival.jpg" /></center><br />
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Thank you for joining us at the September 2016 edition of the Charlotte Mason Blog Carnival! <br />
Many of us are embarking on a brand spankin' new schoolyear, so readers can fully expect many scheduling and planning posts this month along with first day of school pictures and the like. Bloggers be sure to include posts about what you all have been doing over the summer as well!<br />
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Happy Spring to you all!<br />
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How was your Easter holiday? Surely you've been tiptoeing through tulips and dancing in the daffodils? Well, by all means, Enjoy Every Minute! Lucky for us we are up and ready again for another edition of the CMBC. If you are like me, you're looking forward to a bunch more CM awesomeness in April!<br />
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In the <a href="http://fisheracademy.blogspot.com/2016/02/charlotte-mason-blog-carnival-february-CMBC.html" target="_blank">last edition</a> of the Charlotte Mason Blog Carnival we had some really great posts from some really wonderful CM educators, 47 posts to be precise! Readers, if you haven't had a chance yet, you may still want to take a peek over there. Bloggers, hopefully you've been saving up all your posts from March and will have lots of posts to share with us this month!<br />
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NOTE: We normally don't accept advertisements as part of the CMBC. I am making a one-time exception completely in my own personal interest! ;) I'd like to give a shameless plug for the <a href="http://amblesideonline.org/2016Conference/Conference2016.html" target="_blank">AmblesideOnline conference in May</a>! There are only a few spots left! (Check that link for info on talks and breakouts sessions)! I will be flying all the way from Peru to hang out with my AO lovelies in Texas and would love to see some of you there! If you do decide to go and first heard about it here, will you let me know? There might just could be a surprise in store for you! :) There are many refreshing Charlotte Mason inspired retreats and conferences nowadays but this may be the only one I can attend this year and will certainly be the last AO event of consequence for a while.<br />
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Thank you for joining us at the first 2016 edition of the Charlotte Mason Blog Carnival! <br />
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Happy February to you! We're just back from a longer break than usual. Perhaps for that reason, you will have saved up tons of posts to share in the coming months! Hopefully, you enjoyed your holidays and have settled back into a little bit of normal. How is winter coming? What are your kids learning? Are you working on certain areas of your own education? Please share!<br />
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ENJOY!amy in peruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14514765606705513864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5059777806499506820.post-43227208357504168062015-11-05T08:01:00.001-08:002015-11-05T13:24:42.682-08:00Charlotte Mason Blog Carnival :: November 2015 :: CMBCWelcome back! It's great to have you here again. Did you enjoy October's carnival at Simply Charlotte Mason? If you didn't have a chance to see it, it's <a href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/cm-blog-carnival/">HERE</a> if you'd like to pop over there!<br />
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<div>Your participation is much appreciated! Now, wouldn't it be a fun to see if we could gather up as many or more gems this time around? The more shared, more there is to read. The more there is to read, the more to think, communicate and learn about. Whoever you are, blogger or reader, will you consider sharing some bloggy love this month?!</div><div><br />
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Cooler weather on the forecast? Oh, yes.<br />
That thrill of pulling new books out and already loved books off the shelf... <br />
New pencils, notebooks, paints... <br />
Lists, lists, and more lists... ah. the glory of it all.<br />
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As far as I can remember, I know next to nothing about him, so I am looking forward to reading, listening and learning along with my kids this term. Here's the information I've gathered so far. I'll plan to do composer study much the same way we always have.<br />
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In the old days, I used to try to help y'all out by linking to youtube vids and making printables and such, but now there are mama's way quicker than I am. I'm so thankful for AO users over at the forum... they were a HUGE help by doing all the work this time around! See helpful links.<br />
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See <a href="https://amblesideonline.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=39">discussion over at the AO forum</a> about Composer Studies... Not a member yet? <a href="https://amblesideonline.org/forum/member.php?action=register">Sign up here</a>.<br />
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One generous AO user put <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKhDxx6cDHGOg4pnJS1sq6OEk-3dBdiQ_">a Brahms youtube playlist</a> together for us! Thank you <a href="https://amblesideonline.org/forum/member.php?action=profile&uid=598" target="_blank">Islavet</a>!<br />
And another helpful AO user made <a href="https://amblesideonline.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=19897">a pdf with short bios</a> of all this year's composers, from Harriet Brower's book, The World's Great Men of Music: Story-Lives of Master Musicians. Thanks <a href="https://amblesideonline.org/forum/member.php?action=profile&uid=1502" target="_blank">Keac</a>!<br />
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Hello June!<br />
Many homeschoolers are looking out at that vast expanse of summer wonder ahead - a break from school and maybe even exciting vacation plans! Understandably, homeschool bloggers are very likely to be planning on less school-related blogging as well. Or, at least I hope you might be! :) Perhaps those upcoming relaxed summer days might allow for some of that much coveted time for reflection and planning! When you do blog this summer, will you please consider sharing with us? Even if it’s just a picture peek…<br />
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Over at Living Books Library, Liz writes a thoughtful post about truth in fiction titled, <a href="http://www.livingbookslibrary.com/2015/05/charlotte-mason-on-reading-of-novels.html" target="_blank">Charlotte Mason On the Reading of Novels</a> (check out more neat thoughts in the comments as well!). She starts out...<br />
"Emily and I bristle when, on a fairly frequent basis, a child in our library informs us that "fiction is fake," or "I want to read a true book," though we know that these ideas are not their own, but have been adopted from adults in their lives."<br />
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Nancy shares <a href="http://sageparnassus.blogspot.com/2015/04/communing-out-loud-and-other-thoughts.html" target="_blank">a few thoughts on prayer</a> and the very refreshing time she shared at <a href="http://sageparnassus.blogspot.com/2015/05/state-of-wonder-2015-homewoods-gathering.html" target="_blank">a CM gathering in Arkansas</a>. It looks like they had an absolutely LOVELY time!<br />
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<b><a href="http://joyouslessons.blogspot.com/2015/01/an-invitation-keeping-company.html">Keeping Company</a> </b>- Notebooking<br />
<b><a href="http://crossingthebrandywine.com/learning-by-hand/" target="_blank">Learning by Hand</a> </b>- Handicrafts<br />
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Thank you for joining us at the May 2015 edition CM Blog Carnival! I’m so glad you’ve come. Do you know how important you are? Everyone is valuable, that’s certain, but somehow mothers are especially so. Most everyone in the world at some time or another has loved a mother. So, whether you are a mother or have one, will you allow us a few minutes to speak some life into your soul?<br />
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It was this Very Important Blog Post that shot me some life-filled ideas completely annihilating the writer’s block that plagued me last week. That, and the fact that it’s almost Mother’s Day weekend. AND, I want to share some maternally inspiring words spoken by one of my favorite modern day authors of children’s books.<br />
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First of all, the blog post that is the feature of this edition of the carnival was written by my good friend Naomi who writes periodically at CM Living in California. And no, it's not featured just because she's my friend, you are all my friends! She spoke so well what is in my heart.<br />
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It’s called <a href="http://livingcminca.blogspot.com/2015/05/scaffolding-towers-of-glory.html" target="_blank">Scaffolding Towers of Glory and Excellence</a>, but don’t let the title baffle you.<br />
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<blockquote class="tr_bq">"In our pursuit of the very best education for our children - what mother doesn't want that?! - we read the CM series, books, articles, blogs, attend meetings, conferences, follow CMers on Facebook, see their perfect lives on Instagram, their creations on Pinterest, Join groups, forums - to learn it all, do it all, keep up on all."<br />
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"Can we ever get anywhere near the tower of glory? It seems to have no end. Will we ever be good enough? have time enough? be mom enough?"</blockquote>Yep, the whole thing is <i>that</i> good. You can <a href="http://livingcminca.blogspot.com/2015/05/scaffolding-towers-of-glory.html" target="_blank">read the rest here</a>.<br />
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<div>"The whole ‘just a mom thing’ is one of the most inverted lies around. I write books... and because we admire the abstract: I condense thoughts into little black symbols on pulp, trees, which can burn and rot and go away.</div><br />
<div>YOU have little humans who will always be. forever. somewhere.<br />
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<div>so none of that. </div><div>You must awaken to this glory and you must attempt to improve at noticing, receiving, processing, integrating, condensing and then giving.</div><div>...that is the process of ultimate artistry."</div><div align="right">N. D. Wilson in his talk, "Words Made Flesh" to Bethlehem College and Seminary</div><br />
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<b><a href="http://joyouslessons.blogspot.com/2015/01/an-invitation-keeping-company.html" target="_blank">Keeping Company</a> </b>- Notebooking<br />
<b><a href="http://crossingthebrandywine.com/learning-by-hand/" target="_blank">Learning by Hand</a> </b>- Handicrafts<br />
<a href="http://ladydusk.blogspot.com/search/label/Wednesdays%20with%20words" target="_blank"><b>Wednesdays with Words</b></a> - Share quotes from your reading<br />
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N. D. Wilson's quote on motherhood:<br />
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"i have unfortunately heard a lot of christian women say things like, 'i don’t really need to rigorously pursue my education, i don’t really need to be sharp and astute, a great integrator of themes. because i’m…' (and here’s my most hated phrase in the English language) '...because I’m going to just be a mom.'<br />
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well, what i do is, i just put words on a page for people to read. <br />
that’s my art form.<br />
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what you do? well, you know, <b>you raise immortal souls</b>...<br />
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you grow them inside yourself, magically. <br />
you feed them from yourself. <br />
you are the great storyteller for these humans.<br />
these little bleeding things.<br />
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i sit there and type. that’s my art.<br />
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and YOU’re the one who interprets all of reality for this one year old. You take all of it and you condense, you creatively condense and you give. You say, here! and it’s this type of art for them... and then they’re five and then they’re six, and you’re the MOM.<br />
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do you know what dad does? he keeps the lights on. <br />
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imagine. i think if you took the most psychotic, crazy, NY, wacko, installation artist, they wouldn’t have the guts to do what ‘just a mom’ does. or if i said okay, here’s the plan. i think i can get a federal grant. i’m going to give you some actual children… you create a life story. how’s this? maybe eighteen years... create a childhood. there quick, don’t just do your weird thing where you held your naked body to a block of ice. that’s their normal installation pieces. how ‘bout eighteen years in you do 3 meals a day. you shove stuff in their face and you create a life. you create a childhood. you create the first 18 years of a life story.<br />
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find me the crazy artist willing to take that on.<br />
absolutely not.<br />
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the whole ‘just a mom thing’ is one of the most inverted lies around.<br />
it’s like, i need an education because i write books...<br />
because we admire the abstract. i condense thoughts into little black symbols on pulp, trees, which can burn and rot and go away.<br />
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YOU have little humans who will always be. forever. somewhere. <br />
they are the beginnings of forever stories. <br />
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so none of that. <br />
you must awaken to this glory and you must attempt to improve at noticing, receiving, processing, integrating, condensing and then giving.<br />
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...that is the process of ultimate artistry."</blockquote>
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N.D. Wilson in his talk to Bethlehem College and Seminary, "Words Made Flesh: Stories Telling Stories and the Russian Dolls of Divine Creativity"<br />
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watch a video of the whole talk <a href="http://bcsmn.org/index.php/bcs-media/god-s-imagination-and-ours/item/words-made-flesh-stories-telling-stories-and-the-russian-dolls-of-divine-creativity">here</a>.amy in peruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14514765606705513864noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5059777806499506820.post-90745346246733821532015-05-07T11:09:00.002-07:002015-05-07T11:09:27.962-07:00just gimme one more day... the CMBC really is coming soon!i know.<br />
everyone's waiting anxiously for the carnival, right?<br />
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well, our internet's been spotty so i've sorta had to do it all kinda just wham bam thank you ma'am style and because of that have lost a little of those fuzzy wuzzy inspirationish kind of feelings sitting here trying to CRAM out a carnival post. no wonder Charlotte says scram to cram.<br />
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but the good new is...<br />
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i just found my muse. it's just gonna be another day.<br />
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i love you guys.<br />
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and here is picture (or 47) for your patience...<br />
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this month, i'm sharing one of my favorite sites for nature journaling! have you ever heard of <a href="http://www.johnmuirlaws.com/" target="_blank">John Muir Laws</a>? that blog has a LOT of nature study resources, drawing tutorials and journaling advice. the author/naturalist has noted many ideas which resonate with what i know to be oh so true and which i've experienced myself. my friend Phyllis reminded me of his blog in a recent conversation and i was happy to discover he has a TON of new stuff up.<br />
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have you ever gone out and wandered all a wonder about what you should be doing or looking at during nature study hour? i am happy to report that this almost never happens to me. (how's that for empathy?) somehow, that innate sense of wonder in nature was carried over from childhood and spilled out again when i set out with my kids. BUT wait, i know in the beginning it wasn't the same as it is now. and for many it can be <strike>kind of</strike>, no, REALLY hard to know what to do, much less be an example for your kids of what to do.<br />
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in his post, <a href="http://www.johnmuirlaws.com/natural-history/deep-observation">Deep Observation</a>, Jack talks about 3 questions to ask when observing. he shares a fun visual so that we don't forget the questions. matter of fact, i'm going RIGHT now to write them on the cover of my journal... wanna know more? go right now and check out this awesomesauce post!<br />
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oh and another thing.<br />
i bet you have always been curious what one my all time favorite nature study posts is? i might have a lot of those. the latest one you can read for yerself, right here.<br />
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amy in peruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14514765606705513864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5059777806499506820.post-16883382997184137732015-04-04T10:08:00.002-07:002015-04-04T10:15:08.609-07:00Charlotte Mason Blog Carnival :: April 2015 :: CMBC<br />
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Thank you for joining us at the April 2015 edition CM Blog Carnival! <a href="http://fisheracademy.blogspot.com/2015/03/charlotte-mason-blog-carnival-march-CMBC.html">In the March edition</a>, we accumulated a WHOPPING 52 posts! If you haven't had a chance to see them all yet, you'll definitely want to bookmark that post for later. Meanwhile, there is already a great selection of CM blog reading with more to come throughout the month, see the linky below. :)<br />
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Readers may want to check back again near the end of the month for the latest additions. Also, bloggers, please feel free to link up any additional posts to the linky below, or if you would like it to be considered as a feature in the next carnival, you may also submit it by e-mail anytime between now and the end of the month.<br />
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This month, among the early submitted posts, I noticed two recurrent themes. Both of which, those familiar with Charlotte Mason know to be part of the bedrock of a living education, living books and nature study. This carnival, I've decided to feature the former. The latter are linked from the linky below with the other submissions, as well as from the latest {<a href="http://fisheracademy.blogspot.com/2015/04/nature-study-monday-april-2015-nsm.html" target="_blank">NSM!</a>} post. There are MANY interesting conversations this time, including some about printable copywork and CM bookmarks, several with handiwork projects, and even a Shakespearean visit! You can read them all starting from the linky below!<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">"So much for the right books; the right use of them is another matter. The children must enjoy the book. The ideas it holds must each make that sudden, delightful impact upon their minds, must cause that intellectual stir, which mark the inception of an idea. " </span></i><br />
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This from <a href="http://mykeeponkeepingon.blogspot.com/2015/03/do-childrens-books-really-need-pictures.html">Linda at Keeping On Keeping On</a>:<br />
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"She explained to Molly that she loved the book about the animals and about the man who spends a lot of time in the woods watching all of them, 'And do you know what else? There are NO pictures in the book! None at all! But it doesn't even matter. Do you know why? Because the writer writes so well that I can see the pictures in my head. The book doesn't even need any pictures. And oh, I hope that someday I can write as well as he does.'"</blockquote>
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Next up, <a href="https://lettersfromnebby.wordpress.com/2015/03/14/living-history-books-washington-and-adams/">Nebby</a> shares how she chooses books:<br />
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{Read more <a href="https://lettersfromnebby.wordpress.com/2015/03/14/living-history-books-washington-and-adams/">here</a>}</div>
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Last but not least, <a href="http://thecommonroomblog.com/2015/03/in-which-the-dhm-kicks-herself-for-not-practicing-what-shes-preached.html">The Headmistress at The Common Room</a> shares about when too many books may not be a good thing. She titled her post, "In which the DHM kicks herself for not practicing what she's preached." This was a timely post for me personally as we're playing 'catch up' this year. If you have ever gotten behind or need to plan ahead for extenuating circumstances, this is a must read.<br />
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"I couldn’t possibly count the number of times I have told somebody, “The goal is not to get the children through the books, it’s to get the books through the children.”<br />
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<b><a href="http://fisheracademy.blogspot.com/search/label/CM%20blog%20carnival">Charlotte Mason Blog Carnival linky!!</a></b> - ALL Charlotte Mason educational posts are welcome!!<br />
<b><a href="http://joyouslessons.blogspot.com/2015/01/an-invitation-keeping-company.html">Keeping Company</a> </b>- Notebooking<br />
<b><a href="http://crossingthebrandywine.com/learning-by-hand/" target="_blank">Learning by Hand</a> </b>- Handicrafts<br />
<a href="http://ladydusk.blogspot.com/search/label/Wednesdays%20with%20words" target="_blank"><b>Wednesdays with Words</b></a> - Share quotes from your reading<br />
<a href="http://fisheracademy.blogspot.com/search/label/NSM"><b>Nature Study Mondays</b> <b>:: LINKup</b></a> - share Nature Study posts<br />
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We've been a little more relaxed about nature study around here the last few months as we're still doing some catching up on regular schoolwork. So 'scheduled' nature study walks and journaling have been irregular. It's been more free-for-all as in: we fall in love with, have a good look at and document whatever whenever whether it slithers, flutters or just happens by.<br />
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This last month, we've acquired a stray kitten, found a snake in the bathroom (whom everyone is happy to have as a permanent guest as long as he stays in an aquarium), as well as other regular visitors who stay long enough to have a good look and then are free to go.<br />
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I hope visiting the other homeschool nature study blogs linked below will inspire and encourage you to continue or make a start in your own nature adventures!<br />
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Thank you for joining us for the March 2015 edition CM Blog Carnival! <a href="http://fisheracademy.blogspot.com/2015/02/charlotte-mason-blog-carnival-february-cmbc.html" target="_blank">In February's edition</a>, we accumulated a total of 26 posts during the month! It's so much fun to share ideas and thoughts!* If you haven't had a chance, you may want to bookmark that post to read later. Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy this month's blog offerings. :)<br />
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When perusing the carnival submissions this month, I was encouraged by what many of you are learning and doing with your kids! Thank you for sharing with us. One thing I have been impressed with lately is: Teaching is not an easy job; homeschooling can be an especially daunting task. But, may I suggest that it can be one of the most <i>rewarding</i>?<br />
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Working with kids can be awe-inspiring... the way their brains revel in new ideas, how they flourish under the right conditions, and how very unique they are: every. single. one.<br />
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Today, I'd like to direct your attention to an amazing lady's blog post where she talks about some amazing transformations worked out in the lives of some amazing kids.<br />
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Are you prepared to be amazed?<br />
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Let me introduce you to a friend of mine. <br />
Tammy Glaser, mother of Pamela and David, became interested in Charlotte Mason's ideas in 2000 and is astonished to find her understanding still unfolding. She speaks at conferences, writes articles, and keeps blogs. Besides volunteering at Harvest Community School, a Mason-style private school which hosts all kinds of children including some with a variety of needs, she spends her free time knitting and crocheting, reading, tutoring, bird watching, singing, and nurturing her daughter's talent in watercolors. She and her husband Steve share their time between Kansas and South Carolina.<br />
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"I could spend all night blogging about changed lives. About the girl who never went outside and who now adores going on what she dubbed "the dangerous and wet trail of death" on Friday. About the boy who got upset when asked to read aloud who acted in a play in Charleston last month. About the girl whose third grade teacher made her feel stupid and who now knows how intelligent she really is."</blockquote><blockquote><div style="text-align: right;">{<a href="http://aut2bhomeincarolina.blogspot.com/2015/02/the-shift.html" target="_blank">...READ MORE</a>}</div></blockquote><br />
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I have NO time for a thoughtful post. I'm just quick stashing these in case they need to be found later.<br />
Of course, if it ends up like other stashes, I won't remember that I stashed them at all and forget to even look here...<br />
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I used these links this last week in our intro to Fra Angelico studies. Yes, we're still in Term 1 and just starting artist study. Never mind that technically, the first term was supposed to be done before Christmas break...<br />
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It had been a few minutes after passing out the prints so they could get an overall sense of the artist's style of work, when my seven year old spoke up about her painting. She said in a completely nonchalant way, "Mom, mine looks like it's about bunch of people trying to kill babies. Could I have a different one?"<br />
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It was funny.<br />
You know, funny in a not funny way. Kinda.<br />
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<a href="http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/medieval/art/frangelico.htm">http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/medieval/art/frangelico.htm</a><br />
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about a fresco.<br />
<a href="http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/arts/fresco.htm">http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/arts/fresco.htm</a><br />
<a href="http://artsmarts4kids.blogspot.com/2007/10/fresco-project.html">http://artsmarts4kids.blogspot.com/2007/10/fresco-project.html</a><br />
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a story.<br />
<a href="http://www.mainlesson.com/display.php?author=keysor&book=artists5&story=ange">http://www.mainlesson.com/display.php?author=keysor&book=artists5&story=ange</a><br />
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Thank you for joining us at the February 2015 edition CM Blog Carnival! <a href="http://fisheracademy.blogspot.com/2015/01/charlotte-mason-blog-carnival-january.html">In the last edition</a>, during the month of January, you all shared 30 posts! Fun! Everyone's participation is much appreciated! Now, wouldn't it be a kick to see if we could gather up as many or more gems this time around? The more shared, the more there is to read. The more there is to read, the more to think, communicate and learn about. And that's what we're doing this for!<br />
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Way back last month, in the reminder e-mail for <a href="http://fisheracademy.blogspot.com/2015/01/charlotte-mason-blog-carnival-january.html">January's carnival</a> , I tossed the idea out for Nature Study in Winter as one of the optional writing prompts. I know that for many of you who live in northerly climates it's REALLY hard to get outside during the cold months. It <i>may</i> have been my secret scheme to get you out there...<br />
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<a href="http://www.sabbath-mood-homeschool.com/2015/01/winter-nature-study-inspiration.html">Nicole at A Sabbath Mood Homeschool</a> has submitted a post that I think, really, REALLY will be an encouragement to you all in your naturally frosty educational endeavors. Her theory is that, yeah, it's tough to get out there. After all, it <i>is</i> COLD! But she found some ideas of Charlotte Mason with which to motivate us, ourselves as well as our students. Here's a quote from her post:<br />
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Maybe what we need, in order to improve our motivation toward winter nature study, is to read some of what was written by the great naturalists who have gone [into the snow and cold elements] before us.""</blockquote>
Does that pique your interest? Do you think she means simply using books INSTEAD of going outside in winter? I guess you won't really know unless you check it out. I'm pretty sure you WILL be encouaraged.<br />
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Speaking of Nature Study in winter, several bloggers this time around submitted posts on the subject, and shared below are some of their slightly more appropriately wintry photos. :) Wanna do a scavenger hunt? See if you can find where these are posted...?<br />
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There are SO many great posts this month on such a wonderful variety of subjects. Scroll on down to the linky below to check them out. I think you'll find enough to last at least a couple of sittings.<br />
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<a href="http://joyouslessons.blogspot.com/2015/01/an-invitation-keeping-company.html"><b>Keeping Company</b></a> a linkup dedicated to commonplace books, nature journals, book of centuries, etc.<br />
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<a href="http://fisheracademy.blogspot.com/search/label/NSM"><b>Nature Study Mondays</b> <b>:: LINKup</b></a> is a place to share your monthly nature study posts.<br />
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this month of getting back into the scheme of things has not included a regular getting back out into nature and things. sadly.<br />
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we're still traveling. currently, we're on the coast of Peru, but haven't made it to the beach. yet.<br />
hopefully tomorrow. and if we get out, i promise to share pictures.<br />
'til then, have a peek at some Very Interesting Nature reads?<br />
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and do share your nature studies with us in the linky below?<br />
we're feeling somewhat nature deprived as all we've really seen lately has been on the go. go. go.<br />
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Have you gotten outside much for nature study this winter?<br />
<a href="http://www.skyandtelescope.com/online-gallery/venus-and-mercury-together-over-frozen-lake-erie/">How 'bout a look at the sky?</a><br />
<a href="http://blog.childrenandnature.org/2015/01/19/the-right-to-a-walk-in-the-woods-childrens-connection-to-the-natural-world-should-be-considered-a-human-right/"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Nature Study = A human right?</a><br />
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<a href="http://blog.imaginechildhood.com/imagine-childhood/2015/01/-nature-walk-methow-valley-wa.html">A Nature Walk in: methow valley, wa</a><br />
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My friend Jeanne and her <a href="http://ohpeacefulday.blogspot.com/2015/01/from-my-book-of-firsts.html">Book of Firsts</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://naturesketchers.blogspot.com/2015/01/polar-bears-on-hudson-bay.html">On Using Photography in Nature Study</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.sci-news.com/biology/science-top-20-new-species-2014-02413.html">Top 20 New Species Discovered in 2014</a>!<br />
Be sure to check out one found ONLY IN PERU!<br />
Oh, and the Very Long Insect. Second longest in the world to be exact.<br />
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Set some goals for Nature Study this year?<br />
<a href="http://handbookofnaturestudy.com/2015/01/nature-study-goals-2015.html/">Read Barb's Nature Study Goals for 2015</a> <br />
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