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Worldschooling in Athens, Greece
We just started and came to the end of what was supposed to be a 3-month worldschooling trip across Europe. Athens, Greece was our first stop, but...
The Unraveling of Our Worldschooling Trip
When we first started planning our 3-month European worldschooling adventure, I thought of the many things that could go wrong, and how I would...
Exposing Kids to Art, History, and Culture Without Tears
When I talk about some of the places I plan to take my kiddos while traveling internationally this spring, one of the questions that pops up is,...
African American Historical Fiction
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...
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...