Tag Archives: Charlotte Mason

Handwriting skills not a dying art

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Kay Pelham

Last fall the Wall Street Journal published an article titled “How Handwriting Boosts the Brain.”  The author addresses the fact that in spite of our ever advancing technological world, the ancient skill of handwriting still has real value. For the … Continue reading →

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Narration of Edward II…Story of King Robert the Bruce and Bohun

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Kay Pelham

Here James narrates the story from Our Island Story. The Henrys I and II should be Edward I and II. The Scottish king that he never names is Robert the Bruce who you might remember from Braveheart.

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Our “school” day

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Kay Pelham

I was recently asked by a friend to describe a typical school day in our house.  She also homeschools and is considering changing her current educational approach.  I decided to record the results here. Our basic educational philosophy is known … Continue reading →

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