A new year is here! It feels strange to start school in August this year, we usually are on a "weird" schedule and start back to school in April.  This year we are starting back at the traditional time.  After a brief review of the Romans and their fall from power, we are diving into the Middle Ages.  DD is very excited about learning about knights, castles and the lot.  Already the children have turned themselves into celtic warriors, read the tale of Beowulf, and traced the Angles and Saxons across the sea to live in Britain.  This week we will use a quill pen and ink to learn about monks and illumination.  DD has found a lovely feather to make a pen out of.  DS likes the warrior aspect to all of this.  They are enjoying a return to the books.  DD is planning her history project for the annual history fair.  DD has also taken a major interest in the Magic Treehouse Books and reads them by the stack.  All in all, I am glad the summer is winding down and that homeschool is back in session.  The children seem delighted with having DH as a "new teacher" this year.  Sharing the schooling seems to benefit all of us.  I am looking forward to my favorite season of all - the wonderous autumn!  I am already scheduling our annual pilgrimage to the apple orchard in the mountains.  The State Fair will be here before too long - so many fun and delightful things to do!  I can't wait!

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Posted by LizzieBee

Hi!! I think the kids and I spent about three years in the Middle Ages. We just had so much fun learning all about that time. To this day most of my history books are about the Middle Ages. Our definite favorite historical time period. Good to see you are posting again!

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