I try to set high standards for the books I offer up to my children. Certainly, I want them to read the very best literature and hear ideas from the...
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Worldschooling in Europe
Today is Day 1 of our next Worldschooling trip. We’ll be traveling around Europe for three months while studying local customs, food, language,...
Sharing My Homeschooling Journey With Others
I just jumped back into the saddle after taking a break from writing for much of this school year. But while you haven't heard much from me here,...
African American Folk Songs: Elizabeth Cotten
Elizabeth "Libba" Cotten (1895-1987), best known for her timeless song "Freight Train," built her musical legacy on a firm foundation of...
African American Composer Study: Scott Joplin
Scott Joplin (November 24, 1868 – April 1, 1917) was an African-American composer and pianist. He achieved fame for...
African American Poetry: Effie Lee Newsome
Effie Lee Newsome was one of the first African American poets who primarily published poems for children. She was the author of one volume of...
Cultivating Relationships With Living Authors
As I was writing this post, I kept stumbling on the title because "living" has an alternate meaning in the CM world. So let me start by saying that...
African American Picture Study: Jacob Lawrence
Jacob Lawrence (September 7, 1917 – June 9, 2000) was an American painter known for his portrayal of African-American life and is among the...
African American Picture Study: Horace Pippin
Horace Pippin (February 22, 1888 – July 6, 1946) was a self-taught African-American painter. He served in Europe during World War I where he lost...
Life Without Extracurricular Activities
The Freedom of an Empty Calendar. Saying Goodbye to the Hamster Wheel of Busyness. A Blissful Schedule. Any of these could be perfect titles for...
African American Picture Study: Romare Bearden
Romare Bearden (September 2, 1911 – March 12, 1988) was an African-American artist who worked with many types of media including cartoons, oils and...
African American Picture Study: Henry Ossawa Tanner
Henry Ossawa Tanner (June 21, 1859 – May 25, 1937) was an American artist and the first African-American painter to gain international acclaim....