Monthly Archives: November 2005

Last week’s lessons (and still more poetry) Nov. 21-25

Posted on November 28, 2005 by

I am surprised at the number of poems that have peppered my posts lately. Must be a “season” heehee. Well of course it was a short week in our celebration of Thanksgiving. Princess G asked to read Psalm 100 before dinner. I was very proud of her initiative and she read aloud beautifully. I wish she’d speak up more but she did a great job. While we are on the subject, I thought I’d share … read on, my friend…

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Thanksgiving poetry

Posted on November 24, 2005 by

I have posted a lot of poetry lately. Well, here are some more beautiful poems for the holiday. Enjoy! At Thanksgiving by Lucy Larcom For the wealth of pathless forests, Whereon no axe may fall; For the winds that haunt the branches; The young bird’s timid call; For the red leaves dropped like rubies Upon the dark green sod; For the weaving of the forests, I thank Thee, O my God! For the sound of … read on, my friend…

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The Word of God to Leyden Came

Posted on November 22, 2005 by

This poem is a must-read every Thanksgiving. It reveals the Providence of God in the lives of the Pilgrims and the preparation for America’s birth. THE WORD of God to Leyden came, Dutch town by Zuyder-Zee; Rise up, my children of no name, My kings and priests to be. There is an empire in the West, Which I will soon unfold; A thousand harvests in her breast, Rocks ribbed with iron and gold. Rise up, … read on, my friend…

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Last week’s lessons: Nov. 14-18

Posted on November 20, 2005 by

As I said a couple of posts back, I’m back to creating my own plans, which I really enjoy. Here’s what went on at our house in the way of lessons. Bible Principle: Law of Love Leading idea: theme from JBC in Ex. 20:1-2 We read the account of giving the Ten Commandments. That was interesting, and we painted “word pictures” to really set the tone. We talked about how the Children of Israel must … read on, my friend…

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God the Artist

Posted on November 12, 2005 by

When I was working on my lessons for the week I was copying a poem by the poet Angela Morgan (which I will share here soon as well). This is another of her poems that is so wonderful I thought I would share it with you. I hope your children enjoy it as well. We try to read all the fine literature we can, especially when it so beautifully glorifies our Creator. God the Artist … read on, my friend…

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My philosophy of education

Posted on November 11, 2005 by

My philosophy of education is a formal statement that all home educating parents should have written down. It’s important to know what you are doing and why you are doing it. On p. 117 in A Guide to American Christian Education, Mr. Rose discusses the importance of a formal philosophy. “A precisely stated Christian philosophy of home schooling should be written out for at least three reasons: 1) it will be memorial to remind you … read on, my friend…

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