One of our concluding activities that shouldn’t be missed was the Puppy Barn! We’re getting close to the beginning of Summer and that means we’re wrapping up our time together as a study group. At least for now…. As a recap we got together to share our thoughts. Our conversation was genuine and we … [Read more…]
Each time we meet as a cooperative, we start out with a little tradition we like to call mind math! It has become one of our trademarks. If ever I forget to do it, the kids will undoubtedly remind me! Our long time students love it, but that is because they have had a lot … [Read more…]
Bremen wanted to teach a running class. He submitted a short syllabus of his class for review. Here is what it contained: 10-20 minutes of jogging 5-15 minutes of running game 1-3 laps 1-3 races Running game for rest of time (if time is left) Bremen is a born leader and took his role as … [Read more…]
In honor of Johannes Gutenberg, today was a German day in our Aspen Co-op history class! This being the case, it was only appropriate that the activities and instructions were printed in German! Here’s what happened! Anna, who is studying German, pulled out her dictionary and began helping team one translate. Joe, on … [Read more…]
I mentioned that my kids gave me a gift of pottery lessons this past Christmas. It just so happens that one of our families recently bought a new potter’s wheel! Though a humble beginner myself, I was asked to show the kids in our home-school study group how to throw a pot. It was a … [Read more…]
I just returned from Texas and a whirl wind week of time spent with my daughters, my grand kids and my son-in-law! Loved it! As we continue our path of naturally learning it is critical that we remember what Charlotte Mason shared: “A morning in which a child receives no new ideas is a morning … [Read more…]