This poem really touches me...means a lot to know that I am not an accident and that God has a purpose for my life. You are who you are for a reason.... by Russell Kelfer You are who you are for a reason. You're part of an intricate Continue reading
Man from Snowy river recitation with movie clips
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fs_-DKUimeo Continue reading
6 August 2009
Poetry using the Observation and Activity Sheets
The past few posts have outlined how we gently and naturally enjoy poetry and learn about a variety of topics through it. Sometimes I might ask the boys to fill out a 5W and H sheet but usually it is just an informal process involving discussion. Continue reading
5 August 2009
Learning about the Man from Snowy River
I am not good at writing poetry. I don't understand a lot of it yet I want to instill an appreciation and basic knowledge of poetry to my children. That is my goal or the *where*. Knowing the 'where' dictates how we do poetry appreciation. Other Continue reading
Current poetry appreciation in our home
We're appreciating The Man from Snowy River by A.B. (Banjo) Paterson. This is the second time through this piece of poetry as we went through it with the girls...and now I get to indulge again with the boys. :) Poetry appreciation is a very Continue reading
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