Homeschooling From the Heart - To Teach or Not to Teach...Shakespeare!

Nov. 14, 2006

To Teach or Not to Teach...Shakespeare!

It's been a while since I've had time to write, but so much has been going on! I have been busy planning and teaching a unit on Shakespeare to a small group of kids ages 10 - 13. Having a love of the theater, teaching a class like this has been something I've wanted to do for a long time!

Unfortunately I wasn't able to find any Shakespeare-in-a-box lessons, so I've been creating my own. I am surprised at how well the children have received the information! We learned about Shakespeare's life and times, went on an interesting field trip, learned about his writing style, and we've been reading scenes from select plays. We only have an hour each week, and this set of classes only lasts for 7 weeks. All-in-all, the amount of time, and number of sessions has been perfect.

Now, for my next project! I'll be compiling all of the activity sheets, lesson ideas, websites and more into a Shakespeare Unit that should be available on my site by the end of the year. I can't wait to share these ideas and suggestions for exposing your children to the works of The Bard of Avon!

Oh, I'm also working on several new reviews, including Octa-Tetra and Growing With Grammar. Busy, busy, busy!

On a side note, our personal life is experiencing some ups and downs right now too. There may be a move in our future, something I am not looking forward to, but God is getting me used to the idea.

God is FAITHFUL! We are learning more and more to lean on Him!

Cindy

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Nov. 14, 2006 - Shakespeare

Posted by hearthnsoul

How fun! You should compile it all and make an e-book! We are going through the Literary Lessons from the lord of the Rings by Amelia Harper, and inside are unit studies, one being Shakespeare and Olde English poetry- I would love to see what you came up with, we will be studying Shakespeare in December I think.

blessings
Denise T
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Nov. 14, 2006 - Fun!

Posted by HappyApple

I have been pondering doing a Shakespear unit with my kids. I look forward to reading about your ideas!

Hugs and prayers,
Dianna

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Nov. 17, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by homeschoolhighlites

Wish my kids were in the area, I'd love to have them in your class. We touched on Shakespeare's life and The Tempest for a month last school year using resources from our library. I'd like to do more but have a hard time squeezing it in. I'm looking forward to seeing what you put together!

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Nov. 27, 2006 - Can't Wait!

Posted by soaringwings

I am anxious to see what you have for Shakespeare. I too will be leading a class starting in January and in the midst of planning. I will check back to see what you have put together.

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Truly, a mother's heart IS her child's classroom! On this wonderful journey called homeschooling, it is always nice to have someone to encourage your heart and provide solid practical tips to equip you for the awesome task of educating your children for the Glory of God! I look forward to sharing product reviews, talking about learning styles, and looking at ways to minister to the hearts AND minds of our children!