Oh another Wednesday Yarn Along. My favorite! I missed last week as my computer was sick. That sickness is of a human variety now in our house; some are effectively staving it off and other are falling prey. I am usually the last man sanding. We'll see this time...
My funny little blue blanket is turning itself into a sweater, I say. I am working on the neck right now on the B.O.B. One fear confirmed and another allayed. The length of it is going to be just fine, but I am indeed going to run out of yarn. Luckily, there is someone right here in my town (love Ravelry) who is going to sell me hers at half price. Whew!
And reading... still The Good Life. Those Nearings were quite an impressive pair. Not sure they would become my best friends, but I could darn sure learn something from them. Wow. When I am not reading that, I am obsessively looking up information on chickens in preparation for the arrival of our new friends.
I will likely finish up some reading this week and am looking for a good, practical book on homeschooling, one that will help me set up shop next year. Any recommendations?
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How great that you were able to find more yarn. I'm not sure what you are looking for in a homeschool book, curriculum? I found 100 Top Picks for the Homeschool Curriculum by Cathy Duffy to be a big help. Style? I like Charlotte Mason and Karen Andreola has several books related to that style. Elizabeth Foss has a wonderful book, Real Learning: Education in the Heart of the Home , that is full of information. Hope that helps a little.
Warmly,
Tracey
I'm sorry to hear that your family isn't feeling well. We've all got colds here, too :-(
My all-time favorite homeschooling book is Karen Andreola's _A Charlotte Mason Companion_. Andreola has interpreted Charlotte Mason's method into a practical, relevant, easy to implement education that does not rely upon workbooks and lots of purchased curriculum items. It's a gentle approach to learning that relies on good books, nature study, narration (telling back what you've learned), and short lessons. My family has been following CM's method in a relaxed way, since we began homeschooling thirteen years ago. If I can help, please feel free to email me :-)
Can't wait to see your sweater when it's finished--I'm glad that you were able to get more yarn. I ended up having to purchase another ball for the sweater I'm making, too.
We steered clear of sickness all winter and we got hit last week, too. Guess we're not super human!:) Feel better. I love ravelry, too. How slick that someone in town has it.
The BOB is almost done!! Exciting! I'm glad the length is okay - and that's incredible that you found someone locally to sell you the extra skein you need!
Thanks for getting me excited about the Backyard Homestead! he Nerings book is next on my list - actually I may make my hubby read that one first. The last time I started it (a few years ago) I was a little intimidated by how hard-core they were.
I'm going to make note of the books mentioned. I have 100 Top Picks which is handy but I don't know much about the Charlotte Mason style.
I missed you last week! Welcome back!
Yay! You are almost done with the sweater. Good luck in your book search.
It was meant to be that you were able to find the yarn you needed. What a beautiful project. So glad you will be able to finish it.
On the H/S frount I found "For the children's Sake" by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay to be a really good read when we first started homeschooling. Her philosophy is based in Charlotte Mason's educational theories but it has a lot of general wisdom to offer famillies regarding all aspects of schooling and homelife.
We, too, got hit at the tail-end of winter with a nasty bug. This mama's still standing, but feeling very tired! The sweater is looking great! So glad you found more yarn!
Oh I hope you are able to stay well!! And wow what a great thing you found more yarn, and such lovely yarn too. "The first year of homeschooling your child" by LInda Dobson was the very first I read. She has many other great intro books too :).
That was so great you fond mre yarn, there is nothing more frustrating than getting to the end of your yarn stash and needing more!!
Yay for Ravelry! Glad to hear you've found more yarn! I haven't read many homeschooling books (my two are still young) but i did just read The Write Start and really enjoyed it.
Beautiful sweater! I love the color. Sorry to hear your family is sick. Here's to a full and very speedy recovery.
WOW, that is fantastic you found the yarn in your town! Gotta love the Rav! I hope the family feels better soon.
WOW, that is fantastic you found the yarn in your town! Gotta love the Rav! I hope the family feels better soon.
It really depends on what type of homeschooling you're interested in, but the books that have had the most influence on me are Elizabeth Foss's book Real Learning, and Dr. Ruth Beechick's book The Three R's. I come back to those two books frequently.
I love that color blue! And hooray for ravelry!
~gotta love Ravelry for help you out when it get's sticky:0)
~can't wait to see this all done:0)
It'll keep you warm in this chilly spring!!
I know nothing about knitting. But, I do know that I love coming over and catching up on your blog. I love being able to keep up on the family adventures that way!
Oh boy, hope everyone feels better soon. :)
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