Category Archives: Literature

The Brothers Grimm and Providence

Posted on October 20, 2005 by

We have been studying the Brothers Grimm and their literature. I said I would post some info about them so here you go. This was enough info for us. She’s only 7 and we don’t need a week or two of biographical info. We talked about them and then read many of their stories and discussed them. We have a nice copy of their stories on our home bookshelf with lots of beautiful illustrations. Interactive … read on, my friend…

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Abigail and arithmetic

Posted on March 20, 2005 by

We are full steam ahead in our study of Abigail. As we go through the book we are gleaning principles and learning about colonial life and character. The principle we are highlighting is America’s Heritage of Christian Character. And she’s not short on godly character. What a wonderful example of godly womanhood! What I like about this book is that it starts with her childhood (in the first person) and Princess G can really relate … read on, my friend…

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Getting to know Abigail Adams

Posted on March 1, 2005 by

We have begun our study of Abigail Adams this week after a tiring 2 weeks of sickness. According to the First Grade noah Plan Lessons we are to read Abigail Adams, First Lady of Faith and Courage by Evelyn Witter. It’s an interesting biography that my little ones have enjoyed so far. (We are also doing mathematics, history and all our other subjects but I’m highlighting literature here.) Some helpful online resources I have found … read on, my friend…

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