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Maryan wrote:
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I did something very similar in theory with Michael when he was this age. It was a coming-of-age curriculum that was geared towards being a young man. Don't have an e-version of it anymore. But I do have hard copies and I do plan to reinvent that wheel in a couple of years for Stephen and Nicky |
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No, you'll be helping to do the re-write--Ye of experience and unmatched talent and grace with kids of this age... 
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Now, that was smoooooooth, Elizabeth!   
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This is so very wonderful! I had just gotten Fr. Lasance's books and was beginning to employ them...now I find that for some things I was reinventing the wheel
Not only was I looking into doing something with the girl's book for my twin dds, I am so into using the boys book at present. There are some themes that my eldest twin dds (15) wanted to re-work for a St. Michael's group they wanted to start...so between that and my 10 and almost 14yo dss this would work out very well for them. I never would have found this gem if it wasn't for Jen's blog recommendations...thanks Jen!
{{{{Jennifer}}} and {{{{{Elizabeth}}}} you are so very inspiring! Thank you both for sharing all of your wonderful gifts with all of us! Both of you have added countless beauty and grace to our homeschool in oh so many ways.... no words can tell you the positive difference that you have made here!!! THANK YOU!!!! 
...passing on more hugs in the form of prayers for your intentions...
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Donna Marie wrote:
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Oh, thank you, Donna Marie!!!!
and prayers right back at ya!
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Elizabeth wrote:
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Awww... that was a confidence booster with a twist. Currently as I spend my summer watching my dh with the boys in camp, in the garden, at bedtime... I wonder why *I* am the one educating them? He's so much better at it.
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Wow. That is amazing. My heart leaped with excitement.
We're about 7-10 years away...but I will eagerly await this unit!!
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Elizabeth wrote:
| I did something very similar in theory with Michael when he was this age. It was a coming-of-age curriculum that was geared towards being a young man. Don't have an e-version of it anymore. But I do have hard copies and I do plan to reinvent that wheel in a couple of years for Stephen and Nicky |
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Well this sounds good to me. 
And I can use the Ladies plan in five years.
Thanks for doing the work Jen and Elizabeth!
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Oh my goodness!
My daughter started out this past January with the Anne of Green Gables study "Where Brook and River Meet." We were so disapointed that it turned out to only cover the first book and in some of the content. Trying to plan out the weeks were so difficult. It was all over the place.
We gave up. She decided to try Seton. And now you come out with this. Aargh! Do I laugh or cry? Gosh, should I even tell her this exists? It is so her. Sigh.
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It is really beautiful! I can totally see my JBug wanting to do this a few years down the road.
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What is the "Hope Chest"? I am not getting its purpose  I am probably over thinking it, is is a term for rabbit trails?
Sorry I can be a dunce sometimes.
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What is the "Hope Chest"? I am not getting its purpose I am probably over thinking it, is is a term for rabbit trails?
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Think of an actual hope chest, Molly. Think of the kinds of things you would put in there...lovely dishes, linens, all sorts of materials saved in the hopes of using one day in the home.
The hope chest in this study was sort of envisioned to work in the same way...it is a collection of skills, topics, books, ideas that would be nice to gather for using one day. They are sort of like rabbit trails...only we thought hope chest sounded prettier. The hope chest ideas are extensions of the original reading/assignment. Sometimes the notes/suggestions there take the form of skills or ideas to journal or list for keeping in a notebook that *could* be a part of a real hope chest. Sometimes, the notes/suggestions there are requests for written narrations or discussion prompts to further develop understanding of a particular book. I think the ideas gathered and gleaned there can be imagined to be tucked into a hope chest of sorts for the hopes of one day.
If the name bothers you, just call it rabbit trails. I hope this helps!
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On the contrary, it is lovely!
I really think these plans are wonderful. I am attempting to tweak them to my family. I have never used a "planned" guide before in relationship to schooling, so I may have lots of dumb questions for you. For instance I have never told the girls what to read or when to read something. I have never had them do writing for the an assigment, but as they are getting older I see the value in some structure, and this seems to be a gentle transition for us (me).
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Elizabeth -- are you talking about Transitions? Because duh, I do have that! I adapted it to my then 13-yo girl (IIRC).
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Wow! This is so inspiring. My dd is a rising 6th grader and I plan to incorporate some of the faith into our lesson plans now. I found The Catholic Girls Guide online here.
Since she's young I may just start the Sunflower chapter. True confession - I copied your pic of the sunflower and added it to my lesson plan pages Hope that's okay. I also really need to do some nature walks and since we're doing life science this year that ought not be too hard. Ya think?
Anyway, just wanted to add my thanks for sharing your talents.
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Oh, of course!!! Please use whatever is helpful and useful!
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This is amazing! It has totally changed my plans for next year - in a very very good way!
I plan on doing it slowly, a basket or two per year - my eldest is only 11 and I want the blessings of this study to last a long, long time...
So very grateful. Seriously.
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Oh man~ this is fantastic! I KNEW this would happen. As soon as I have Sarah's (starting 9th gr this year) high school outline plan this wonderful, fantastic plan comes into being.
What high school credits are given if you use this curriculum? Maybe I can try to figure out if I can make it happen. 
Great job ladies!!
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I wanted to keep some of these threads linked since the discussions in other places might be helpful to others who may search in the future.
Sunflower Basket - Expectations
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Elizabeth and I haven't chatted together about this specifically in a little while, but I think much, if not all of this study would be substantial enough to count towards high school credit.
For example, the Natural History course, which takes place over two years (the first year focusing at length on Botany, and the second year focusing on Zoology) is certainly substantial enough to count as high school credit in my opinion as long as there are a few Natural History projects added. The program lends itself perfectly to in depth studies of flora and fauna on a seasonal basis. Any observations that are recorded in a journal and illustrated will offer field experience. Natural History projects offer themselves willingly!
** Faithfully observe the territorial displays of an animal in your yard/area.
** Journal the seasonal changes that take place in your garden.
** Identify local and seasonal growth and vegetation in a specific area. Note seasonal changes, fruits, flowers, leaf shape, animal behavior around certain plants, etc.
Taking these observations further and classifying flora within the plant kingdom provides a very generous breadth of knowledge.
Literature and History offerings are substantial enough to count for high school credit, I believe. I don't have experience in high school as I'm just at the beginning of that journey, but in reading about credits and high school requirements I think I'm ok in saying that.
I also think that the homemaking course parallels what is offered in terms of a high school home ec course and goes deeper in terms of the Catholic perspective and aspect of detachment, decluttering, organization, home tending, handwork skills, hospitality, etc.
I guess I'm sort of biased , but I think the course is very wide and generous in its offerings and with high school appropriate writing, math, and foreign language offerings, I believe this course fits in any high school level study and appropriately qualifies for credit commensurate with the work level offered on behalf of the student.
At the same time, I think the course is flexible enough that with a few adjustments in expectations and goals, it could easily accomodate a younger student.
Elizabeth and others have more experience with high school and assigning credits. Hopefully someone else can chime in.
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TracyQ wrote:
Oh man~ this is fantastic! I KNEW this would happen. As soon as I have Sarah's (starting 9th gr this year) high school outline plan this wonderful, fantastic plan comes into being.
What high school credits are given if you use this curriculum? Maybe I can try to figure out if I can make it happen.
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Tracy, I'm planning now for dd's first year of high school to be the first year of Lit for a Young Lady. I'm not using it exactly as designed (I'm not taking 2 yrs for the focus on Anne, for instance). I planned over the entire high school span, so that I could cover some of the credits over several years (homemaking, fine arts, child development), and others on a year by year basis (the first year of lit could be a simple Survey of Literature" while the next ones could be more focused). I'm doing the natural science over 1 yr and giving a credit for that. If you want to pm me, I can send you the details I've worked out so far.
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I cannot recommend this as I have not previewed it, but The Teaching Company has Victorian Britain on sale right now. From the chapter listing, it looks like it would go very very well with Lit. for a Young Lady year 1, for anyone who needs a spine that is high school level, in addition to the wonderful resources already listed.
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