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Book Review: 1493 for Young People

Book Review: 1493 for Young People

The portrayal of Columbus’s famous voyage in children’s history books has often made me uncomfortable, knowing that some of the results of that voyage, whether intended or not, were tragic to many people. And the history of exploration and colonization since Columbus often focuses on the European side of things, while ignoring the truly global… Continue Reading

Book Notes: A Way of Thinking

Book Notes: A Way of Thinking

The following two quotes sit side-by-side in my commonplace book. I noticed them around the same time during my reading of The Living Page (where I re-read the Mason quote) and Never Give In (about Sir Winston Churchill), and they connected in my mind. I love how Churchill exemplified the ideas Charlotte Mason expressed. Our… Continue Reading

Timeline Narration

Timeline Narration

I had put off starting a timeline with Mr. E, but decided today was the day. There are so many ideas out there for timelines, Century Charts and such, and it can be rather overwhelming. One thing I am slowly learning is that keeping it simple and being consistent is the best way to make progress.… Continue Reading