http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rN4o3OxFzqA

Learning with our children can be so rewarding. One of the simplest ways to
reconnect with the earth -- and enjoy spending time with your children -- is to
just go outside with them. Challenge the older ones to find 5 different leaves,
or rocks, or feathers; observe the changing seasons; pick up any trash you might
find. In this context it's easy to talk about the beauty of nature and the power
of the elements, in whatever way is comfortable and makes sense to you.
 
There are some great books too: "Circle Round" by Starhawk, Diane Baker, Anne
Hill & Sara Ceres Boore; "Celebrating the Great Mother" by Cait Johnson & Maura
D. Shaw; "Raising Witches" by Ashleen O'Gaea. They all have activities to do
with children, and "Circle Round" is full of stories to read with/to children,
sabbat-appropriate recipes and crafts, and chapters on each sabbat, the moon
phases, the sun, rites of passage, and probably other things I can't think or
right now...it's a great book! "All I See Is Part of Me" by Chara M. Curtis is a
beautiful children's book that I've enjoyed reading over and over with my
children (almost 7 and almost 2). It's a nice exploration of a child's
spirituality and connection with all living things -- a nice starting point.
 
And don't miss the pagan homeschooling links on A to Z:
 
http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/index.htm (home page)
 
http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/religion/pagan.htm (pagan homeschooling
info)
 
Good luck in your journey!  I hope these are some helpful suggestions
 
BB,
Ariel

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1a.
How do I restart teaching my kids? From: Anna North
1b.
Re: How do I restart teaching my kids? From: Danielle McSweeney
1c.
Re: How do I restart teaching my kids? From: Melanie Murphy
1d.
Re: How do I restart teaching my kids? From: Erienne Puleio
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1a.

How do I restart teaching my kids?
Posted by: "Anna North" annarobertson2013@...   annarobertson2013
Mon Nov 23, 2009 12:51 pm (PST)


I have 3 kids and I had been teaching my kids an over view of all the pagan
ways. No just like wicca or druid or anything one thing. I want them to lean
about all the different ways and pick one for them. But I have lost my way
personally also and I was hoping to also use this time with my kids to also
learn more myself. But I have been in a bad area and have not been able to
practice anything for almost 2 years now. So im lost on where to go from here.
So any surgestions would be great. Oh I should mention my kids are 5, 3, and 6
months. I am also working part time. I had been a stay at home mom when I was
teaching them before.

I'm just lost on how to get back into the swing of things. Any help would be
great!

Sincerely,
Anna

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Re: How do I restart teaching my kids?
Posted by: "Danielle McSweeney" dmwitch@...   pelorojagoddess
Mon Nov 23, 2009 1:23 pm (PST)


May I interest you in Family Wiccan Traditions International, it is a group
of family covens who support one another and teach their children all
different pagan paths. It doesn't matter the path you teach your child but
you include them, or if you don't like that, then I can refer you to
Pagandad.com which is my husbands blog that gives suggestions on what to do
with your children during sabbats and rituals.
Danielle
Home of the McCleary Zoo
From oldest to youngest Pooh(10yr old cat),Tajza(9yr old cat)
Lassair(daughter 5)and Bob the budgie(parakeet) Odie(apbt) DD(apbt puppy)

I own a american pitbull terrier,Who' s sweet,loving and nice as can be!
Owner of Lil' Goons Deebo ADBA Registered Call name Odie

On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 3:50 PM, Anna North <annarobertson2013@ yahoo.com>wrote:

>
>
> I have 3 kids and I had been teaching my kids an over view of all the pagan
> ways. No just like wicca or druid or anything one thing. I want them to lean
> about all the different ways and pick one for them. But I have lost my way
> personally also and I was hoping to also use this time with my kids to also
> learn more myself. But I have been in a bad area and have not been able to
> practice anything for almost 2 years now. So im lost on where to go from
> here. So any surgestions would be great. Oh I should mention my kids are 5,
> 3, and 6 months. I am also working part time. I had been a stay at home mom
> when I was teaching them before.
>
> I'm just lost on how to get back into the swing of things. Any help would
> be great!
>
> Sincerely,
> Anna
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>

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1c.

Re: How do I restart teaching my kids?
Posted by: "Melanie Murphy" mysticalauraylia@...   iserabel
Mon Nov 23, 2009 3:30 pm (PST)


I am not a part of Family wiccan Traditional INTL, but I've heard nothing
but good things and even have a friend who participates and loves it.

Honestly, my best suggestion to start is to follow the sabbats and if you
want to involve them in personal magick, then follow the moon phases and the
esbats. If you can get them on the spiritual schedule of the 8 sabbats then
things will take their course for the children and yourself. It help
regulate your spiritual and psychic flow.

It's hard to commit to anything and with 3 children myself, and working part
time, I know how you feel. I also incorporate the Gods in almost everything
I do when i have the energy. My children especially love prayer time, so I
have a prayer for teh Goddess which is really just honoring her, then secret
prayers in which we call their names and ask for things, and then lullabies
which i sing and just a little incorporate the Gods, how much they love
them, themselves as witches and whatever comes to mind that contributes to
them feeling good about themselves as well as I also incorporate grounding
techniques into the song. But this all I learned over time. Don't be
afraid to learn through experience. I'm not much of a book reader so I tend
to just do what I can when I'm in the thick of it. It's not easy lol I'm
exhausted and my house is a mess, but ce la vie! You'll find your way :) And
of course, we're all here to help!

Blessed be,
*~`~Melanie, Jindara (5), Seth (3), & Lugh (9mos)

On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 3:50 PM, Anna North <annarobertson2013@ yahoo.com>wrote:

>
>
> I have 3 kids and I had been teaching my kids an over view of all the pagan
> ways. No just like wicca or druid or anything one thing. I want them to lean
> about all the different ways and pick one for them. But I have lost my way
> personally also and I was hoping to also use this time with my kids to also
> learn more myself. But I have been in a bad area and have not been able to
> practice anything for almost 2 years now. So im lost on where to go from
> here. So any surgestions would be great. Oh I should mention my kids are 5,
> 3, and 6 months. I am also working part time. I had been a stay at home mom
> when I was teaching them before.
>
> I'm just lost on how to get back into the swing of things. Any help would
> be great!
>
> Sincerely,
> Anna
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>

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Re: How do I restart teaching my kids?
Posted by: "Erienne Puleio" Miriamthelibrarian@...   maebonsmommy
Mon Nov 23, 2009 3:58 pm (PST)


I LOVE reading Pagan Dad, it gives me such great ideas with my children. It's
hard as a solitary but am hoping that we can someday build a family coven here
in Boston. Meantime, it helps with internet access to such great blogs as
above.

Bb,
Erin

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Received: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:23:27 PM EST
From: Danielle McSweeney <dmwitch@gmail. com>
To: eldertreepaganhomes chool@yahoogroup s.com
Subject: Re: [Eldertree Pagan Homeschool ] How do I restart teaching my kids?

May I interest you in Family Wiccan Traditions International, it is a group
of family covens who support one another and teach their children all
different pagan paths. It doesn't matter the path you teach your child but
you include them, or if you don't like that, then I can refer you to
Pagandad.com which is my husbands blog that gives suggestions on what to do
with your children during sabbats and rituals.
Danielle
Home of the McCleary Zoo
From oldest to youngest Pooh(10yr old cat),Tajza(9yr old cat)
Lassair(daughter 5)and Bob the budgie(parakeet) Odie(apbt) DD(apbt puppy)

I own a american pitbull terrier,Who' s sweet,loving and nice as can be!
Owner of Lil' Goons Deebo ADBA Registered Call name Odie

On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 3:50 PM, Anna North
<annarobertson2013@ yahoo.com>wrote:

>
>
> I have 3 kids and I had been teaching my kids an over view of all the pagan
> ways. No just like wicca or druid or anything one thing. I want them to
lean
> about all the different ways and pick one for them. But I have lost my way
> personally also and I was hoping to also use this time with my kids to also
> learn more myself. But I have been in a bad area and have not been able to
> practice anything for almost 2 years now. So im lost on where to go from
> here. So any surgestions would be great. Oh I should mention my kids are 5,
> 3, and 6 months. I am also working part time. I had been a stay at home mom
> when I was teaching them before.
>
> I'm just lost on how to get back into the swing of things. Any help would
> be great!
>
> Sincerely,
> Anna
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>

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Hello all, here is a friend of mine's pagan blog. She gives a lot of good
suggestions for things to do with kids. Also the book Circle Round is a good one
to follow when teaching kids witchy ways:)
             Ozark Pagan Mamma
           http://tressabelle.wordpress.com
           Paganism, Pagan parenting, attachment parenting, reclaiming lost
traditions, and keeping Ozark folk magic alive & kicking.

Blessed Be,
Penny

I LOVE reading Pagan Dad, it gives me such great ideas with my children. It's
hard as a solitary but am hoping that we can someday build a family coven here
in Boston. Meantime, it helps with internet access to such great blogs as
above.

Bb,
Erin

------ Original Message ------
Received: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:23:27 PM EST
From: Danielle McSweeney <dmwitch@...>
To: eldertreepaganhomeschool@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Eldertree Pagan Homeschool ] How do I restart teaching my kids?

May I interest you in Family Wiccan Traditions International, it is a group
of family covens who support one another and teach their children all
different pagan paths.  It doesn't matter the path you teach your child but
you include them, or if you don't like that, then I can refer you to
Pagandad.com which is my husbands blog that gives suggestions on what to do
with your children during sabbats and rituals.
Danielle
Home of the McCleary Zoo
From oldest to youngest Pooh(10yr old cat),Tajza(9yr old cat)
Lassair(daughter 5)and Bob the budgie(parakeet)Odie(apbt)DD(apbt puppy)

I own a american pitbull terrier,Who's sweet,loving and nice as can be!
Owner of Lil' Goons Deebo ADBA Registered Call name Odie


On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 3:50 PM, Anna North
<annarobertson2013@...>wrote:

>
>
> I have 3 kids and I had been teaching my kids an over view of all the pagan
> ways. No just like wicca or druid or anything one thing. I want them to
lean
> about all the different ways and pick one for them. But I have lost my way
> personally also and I was hoping to also use this time with my kids to also
> learn more myself. But I have been in a bad area and have not been able to
> practice anything for almost 2 years now. So im lost on where to go from
> here. So any surgestions would be great. Oh I should mention my kids are 5,
> 3, and 6 months. I am also working part time. I had been a stay at home mom
> when I was teaching them before.
>
> I'm just lost on how to get back into the swing of things. Any help would
> be great!
>
> Sincerely,
> Anna
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]



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I am not a part of Family wiccan Traditional INTL, but I've heard nothing
but good things and even have a friend who participates and loves it.

Honestly, my best suggestion to start is to follow the sabbats and if you
want to involve them in personal magick, then follow the moon phases and the
esbats.  If you can get them on the spiritual schedule of the 8 sabbats then
things will take their course for the children and yourself.  It help
regulate your spiritual and psychic flow.

It's hard to commit to anything and with 3 children myself, and working part
time, I know how you feel.  I also incorporate the Gods in almost everything
I do when i have the energy.  My children especially love prayer time, so I
have a prayer for teh Goddess which is really just honoring her, then secret
prayers in which we call their names and ask for things, and then lullabies
which i sing and just a little incorporate the Gods, how much they love
them, themselves as witches and whatever comes to mind that contributes to
them feeling good about themselves as well as I also incorporate grounding
techniques into the song.  But this all I learned over time.  Don't be
afraid to learn through experience.  I'm not much of a book reader so I tend
to just do what I can when I'm in the thick of it.  It's not easy lol I'm
exhausted and my house is a mess, but ce la vie! You'll find your way :) And
of course, we're all here to help!


Blessed be,
*~`~Melanie, Jindara (5), Seth (3), & Lugh (9mos)



On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 3:50 PM, Anna North <annarobertson2013@...>wrote:

>
>
> I have 3 kids and I had been teaching my kids an over view of all the pagan
> ways. No just like wicca or druid or anything one thing. I want them to lean
> about all the different ways and pick one for them. But I have lost my way
> personally also and I was hoping to also use this time with my kids to also
> learn more myself. But I have been in a bad area and have not been able to
> practice anything for almost 2 years now. So im lost on where to go from
> here. So any surgestions would be great. Oh I should mention my kids are 5,
> 3, and 6 months. I am also working part time. I had been a stay at home mom
> when I was teaching them before.
>
> I'm just lost on how to get back into the swing of things. Any help would
> be great!
>
> Sincerely,
> Anna
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

May I interest you in Family Wiccan Traditions International, it is a group
of family covens who support one another and teach their children all
different pagan paths.  It doesn't matter the path you teach your child but
you include them, or if you don't like that, then I can refer you to
Pagandad.com which is my husbands blog that gives suggestions on what to do
with your children during sabbats and rituals.
Danielle
Home of the McCleary Zoo
From oldest to youngest Pooh(10yr old cat),Tajza(9yr old cat)
Lassair(daughter 5)and Bob the budgie(parakeet)Odie(apbt)DD(apbt puppy)

I own a american pitbull terrier,Who's sweet,loving and nice as can be!
Owner of Lil' Goons Deebo ADBA Registered Call name Odie


On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 3:50 PM, Anna North <annarobertson2013@...>wrote:

>
>
> I have 3 kids and I had been teaching my kids an over view of all the pagan
> ways. No just like wicca or druid or anything one thing. I want them to lean
> about all the different ways and pick one for them. But I have lost my way
> personally also and I was hoping to also use this time with my kids to also
> learn more myself. But I have been in a bad area and have not been able to
> practice anything for almost 2 years now. So im lost on where to go from
> here. So any surgestions would be great. Oh I should mention my kids are 5,
> 3, and 6 months. I am also working part time. I had been a stay at home mom
> when I was teaching them before.
>
> I'm just lost on how to get back into the swing of things. Any help would
> be great!
>
> Sincerely,
> Anna
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

I have 3 kids and I had been teaching my kids an over view of all the pagan
ways. No just like wicca or druid or anything one thing. I want them to lean
about all the different ways and pick one for them. But I have lost my way
personally also and I was hoping to also use this time with my kids to also
learn more myself. But I have been in a bad area and have not been able to
practice anything for almost 2 years now. So im lost on where to go from here.
So any surgestions would be great. Oh I should mention my kids are 5, 3, and 6
months. I am also working part time. I had been a stay at home mom when I was
teaching them before.

I'm just lost on how to get back into the swing of things. Any help would be
great!

Sincerely,
Anna

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Thanks for your suggestions, Morgana. I hadn't even thought of LED lights. My
partner picked a string of more basic lights, but the rest of decorating is
going to be left to me and my son. I wanted to make sure it had some basis in
history. Although I'm not entirely sure how I'm going to balance my Norse
reconstructionism and his Wicca on the tree, but I'm not really worried :D

love & light

Joelle












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Typically, Jul was a time for celebration--- held the 12th night after winter
solstice.  The Jul log would be lit on Solstice, and continue to feed a constant
flame, around the clock for 12 days.
On the 12th day, gifts were given.  The gifts generally included the yearly
salary for fiefs and servants, raises, and gifts for jobs well done.  Gifts were
things like salt, spices, bolts of cloth, extra coin, etc.
Generally spiced sweet breads made with dried fruits were served with mulled
wine and a glogg-like beverage.  Lots of singing was encouraged.  In smaller
towns this was done at a communal bonfire or at the local manor.

If you don't want to light a fire for 12 days straight, (I don't have a fire
place and have small kids, so I can't leave an open flame out) there are some
lovely LED candles now that really look like flickering flames.  I have one that
I spent like 4 dollars on.  We turn it on at sundown on solstice and it's our
"fire".  I actually put it in a significant spot on the tree- the top!

As for ornaments, traditionally they would have been made from what was readily
available, but very minimal looking.  (Don't expect Victorian lace or French
gilding!)  Small weavings of fabric remanents, contrast stitched ornaments, and
even small straw totems (wreaths and other braided sculptures) were normal.  My
tree tends to have a lot of gilded nuts (a sign of plenty), strung berries,
small bitter crab apples, white felt discs stitched with sun
designs/snowflakes/etc, braided straw wreaths and swags, and holly.

Holly and evergreen were very important.  Holly was a protective ward- placed
over doorways, windows and other openings.  Evergreen served as a reminder that
the light would return.

Oddly enough, there were a lot of superstitions for things you shouldn't do on
Jul: get married, whistle before the sun rose, drink milk, hunt for sport, play
a stringed instrument before sunset... lol!

I love Jul- it's one of my favorite holidays and is such a great contrast
between superstition, blended religion, and reclaimed beliefs.


Morgana


________________________________
From: Joelle <finian0178@...>
To: eldertreepaganhomeschool@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sat, November 14, 2009 8:14:16 AM
Subject: [Eldertree Pagan Homeschool ] Yule- from a Norse perspective


This is the first Yule we'll be having in our new house this year and we've
bought a 6' tree. I'm trying to get "holiday tree" going for its name (for the 4
adults and 1 child living in my household, we have not one religion in common
nor are there any Christians so imho it shouldn't be called a Christmas tree).
The big thing I want to do is include talk, study, decoration for the holidays
from a Norse perspective. I'm just starting to study Norse Reconstructionism so
my knowledge isn't good enough to "go it alone." I've started talking about
things like how the tradition of the tree and greenery came from Germany pagans
originally (my paternal family comes from the Black Forest region of Germany). I
was thinking I'd like us to make craft *candles* in holders of paper (with
things like metallic paper for "flames"). I have all these pictures in my head,
but I'm really not crafty so I'm hoping I haven't bitten off more than I can
handle. Any suggestions?

love & light
Joelle







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This is the first Yule we'll be having in our new house this year and we've
bought a 6' tree. I'm trying to get "holiday tree" going for its name (for the 4
adults and 1 child living in my household, we have not one religion in common
nor are there any Christians so imho it shouldn't be called a Christmas tree).
The big thing I want to do is include talk, study, decoration for the holidays
from a Norse perspective. I'm just starting to study Norse Reconstructionism so
my knowledge isn't good enough to "go it alone." I've started talking about
things like how the tradition of the tree and greenery came from Germany pagans
originally (my paternal family comes from the Black Forest region of Germany). I
was thinking I'd like us to make craft *candles* in holders of paper (with
things like metallic paper for "flames"). I have all these pictures in my head,
but I'm really not crafty so I'm hoping I haven't bitten off more than I can
handle. Any suggestions?

love & light
Joelle

Hey everyone, these are some books that my kids really like. They are in a story
format with pictures throughout. I haven't read the history yet but do know that
the books can get abit gory. So was History! We got ours off of Amazon, or you
can get them from the websites.

Penny

http://www.horrible-histories.co.uk

http://www.murderousmaths.co.uk/

http://www.horrible-science.co.uk/

Congrats! Sounds like you did what you had to do and sometimes we don't get
exactly what we want but we get whats important.  Right now, there's a huge
battle with some of my family members and their spiritual paths, but hey,
it's not directed at me! So it's all good LOL.  The Goddess protects her
children *wink*

So I hope everyone had a wonderful Samhain! This crazy alignment that has
been going on is about bring out our shadows and now is the time to face
them to completion.. whew! So its all about learning.  :) But we can handle
it!

Blessed be,
*~`~Melanie
*~Goddess Within Me~* Psychic Readings & Healings
(631) 729-6452
(631) 331-3308
GoddessWithinMe@...
http://www.thegoddesswithinme.com


On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 7:41 AM, Donna Conrad <domhnulla@...> wrote:

>
>
> I am glad to hear you were able to resolve the issue. It can be really
> stressful when family members are devout about different religions.
>
> I am sure your boys will much happier now, and all of you way less
> stressed.
>
> Blessings
>
> Donna
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>


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I am glad to hear you were able to resolve the issue.  It can be really
stressful when family members are devout about different religions.



I am sure your boys will much happier now, and all of you way less stressed.



Blessings

Donna



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Hi,
I'm only on my second year of homeschooling, but I've been using the book
"Home Learning Year by Year" by Rebecca Rupp (How to Design a Homeschool
Curriculum from Preschool Through High School).  It lists everything that
should be taught in each grade under each subject including art, music,
health, and foreign language.  I don't follow it completely because I don't
really think every child needs to learn everything and especially not in
someone elses order, but it gives me a good place to start and it lists a
lot of websites, books, and resources.  You can probably borrow it from a
library and copy the grade you need.

On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 2:06 PM, S <celticshadowmaiden@...> wrote:

>
>
> Hello, my name is Shanda and I have recently began considering
> homeschooling my son. We've had so many issues with public school that there
> really doesn't seem to be any other choice. He seems to be very willing to
> learn, but gets bored very quickly. He's nine,by the way.
> Anyway, I guess what I'm trying to get to is where do I start? Every
> curriculum that I have looked at seems too expensive for what is included.
> My son and I are both very hands on people, the more we move, the more we
> learn and I definately don't want to be printing off thousands of
> worksheets. Not only that, but I much prefer a way to implement Nature and
> all her wonders into his everyday learning. I have no problem whatsoever
> creating my own curriculum, I've done it for preschoolers, but I'm not
> really sure where to begin. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
> Blessed Be
> Shanda
>
>
>


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Hi,
Thank you everyone for all of the advice.  I'm sorry it has taken so long to
respond back.  My sister was in the hospital and I've been staying with her for
most of the last two weeks.  She was prescribed a medication as an injection
that she was supposed to give herself, but she is terrified of needles and so I
was giving them to her myself.  Thankfully she only had to have 7 and is now
done.
It was actually her that I attempted to discuss the issue with.  She is much
more open minded than my mother, although she is Catholic also.  Usually I can
talk to her and then she will try to explain my point to our Mom, but she had
the same opinion as my parents, and we finally had to agree to disagree and I
just gave my parents a straight out no.  My Mom got angry and now acts like
nothing ever happened and just goes 'deaf' if the subject is brought up, as if
no one said anything at all.  They don't take them to church anymore either. 
I'm really relieved that I finally just said no and its all finished.

I use the Core Knowledge series ("What your ________ grader needs to
know") as a spine and to make certain there are not gaps over the years,
plenty of wiggle room to launch in your own directions while keeping you
"on target" for each grade.

Julie

S wrote:
>
>
> Hello, my name is Shanda and I have recently began considering
> homeschooling my son. We've had so many issues with public school that
> there really doesn't seem to be any other choice. He seems to be very
> willing to learn, but gets bored very quickly. He's nine,by the way.
> Anyway, I guess what I'm trying to get to is where do I start? Every
> curriculum that I have looked at seems too expensive for what is
> included. My son and I are both very hands on people, the more we
> move, the more we learn and I definately don't want to be printing off
> thousands of worksheets. Not only that, but I much prefer a way to
> implement Nature and all her wonders into his everyday learning. I
> have no problem whatsoever creating my own curriculum, I've done it
> for preschoolers, but I'm not really sure where to begin. Any thoughts
> would be greatly appreciated.
> Blessed Be
> Shanda
>
> __._,

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http://thesundancelife.com



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Google some Waldorf sites ansd see what comes up.  Not a worksheet way of
schooling. Nature based with gnomes and fairies :)

There's also a Charlotte Mason free curriculum site set up by moms.  Most of the
books can be found at the library or fairly cheaply.  Lessons are no longer than
20 minutes.  You just have to weed out the Christian stuff.
www.amblesideonline.org


I know there are a few Pagan based curriculums out there, but I can't remember
where they are.  Sorry I couldn't be of more help!

At least homeschooling, when he gets bored, he can go do something interesting
:)

Cheryl



   ----- Original Message -----
   From: S
   To: eldertreepaganhomeschool@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 3:06 PM
   Subject: [Eldertree Pagan Homeschool ] Hello.



   Hello, my name is Shanda and I have recently began considering homeschooling
my son. We've had so many issues with public school that there really doesn't
seem to be any other choice. He seems to be very willing to learn, but gets
bored very quickly. He's nine,by the way.
   Anyway, I guess what I'm trying to get to is where do I start? Every
curriculum that I have looked at seems too expensive for what is included. My
son and I are both very hands on people, the more we move, the more we learn and
I definately don't want to be printing off thousands of worksheets. Not only
that, but I much prefer a way to implement Nature and all her wonders into his
everyday learning. I have no problem whatsoever creating my own curriculum, I've
done it for preschoolers, but I'm not really sure where to begin. Any thoughts
would be greatly appreciated.
   Blessed Be
   Shanda





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Hello, my name is Shanda and I have recently began considering homeschooling my
son. We've had so many issues with public school that there really doesn't seem
to be any other choice.  He seems to be very willing to learn, but gets bored
very quickly.  He's nine,by the way.
Anyway, I guess what I'm trying to get to is where do I start?  Every curriculum
that I have looked at seems too expensive for what is included.  My son and I
are both very hands on people, the more we move, the more we learn and I
definately don't want to be printing off thousands of worksheets.  Not only
that, but I much prefer a way to implement Nature and all her wonders into his
everyday learning.  I have no problem whatsoever creating my own curriculum,
I've done it for preschoolers, but I'm not really sure where to begin.  Any
thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Blessed Be
Shanda

What day in 2003 was he born? He sounds like a Horse year child, and they
are extremely willful. Like horses, if they don't have an interest in
pleasing you, they will go do whatever they want to do. It's important not
to let him develop lazy habits, because if you do he'll have a terrible time
bettering himself.

The good news is that many of the Horse Whisperer tricks work on Horse kids
(and grownups). Ignoring him until he wants to do what you want is an
excellent method; they can't stand to be ignored. You'll have to be strong,
but I have faith in you. Rote is another excellent means of teaching Horses,
particularly with math and spelling. Make a game, a treat or a reward part
of the process. Let him compete online or have him race against his own best
times: Horses live to compete -- even with themselves!

Many suffer from restless legs syndrome. He may need to get up and stretch
or run around the house every 15 minutes or so.

I have a Pagan curriculum you may borrow and adapt, if you like. You can use
it over and over again, just upgrading and deepening the lessons to suit
your child's maturity. As for the regular "lessons," find out what is
required in your state and what record-keeping and testing is required, then
make your plans from that. There are many online resources for ordinary or
mundane subject curricula.

Have you considered finding even one other Pagan homeschooler in your area
and forming a co-op? Trading scenery helps sometimes, and you may find an
unexpected ally in another homeschooler with a slightly more rigorous
routine. Speaking of that: Has anyone else tried forming a Pagan
Homeschooling Co-op?

Another Horse child his age would be an ideal co-homeschooler.

The best thing to remember with Horse kids is, "Make it fun: It will get
done!" (I can't claim credit for that. I got it from www.flylady.net.)
Second best is keep them working. An idle Horse is the devil's plaything!

Just kidding; I know you have to be Christian to believe in "The Devil."

Blessed be!
Angie (Grandmama, a Horse)
--
What you can do, or dream you can, begin it: boldness has genius, power, and
magic in it! --  William Hutchinson Murray, (wrongly) quoting Goethe (but
it's still a powerful truth, IMO. Ahr)

I am having such a hard time finding things to teach my son.
He is so difficult and against any regular teaching method. I cant say school or
lesson or well the day is lost so to say. He doesn't wish to learn most of the
days. He like to play games but only what he wants. Most of the time it is
checkers or chess. I have tried taking away his electronics and all he does is
annoy me nag at me till I give in. Any suggestions.
I thought maybe a different approach on material he sees me read my magick books
or web site ( I am new Pagan) Finally out of the closet. lol...
And eager to learn everything I can I just cant get enough in my brain to
satisfy my hungry for this. But anyhow he loves to want to know what I am doing
but I do not know how to explain it to him for him to understand it.. He says to
me as I ask him do you understand what I said as I read out loud..( he asking me
whats that a LOT) and all he says is yes mom. But I am not sure.
I am not finding many pagan or alike material online and I am surfing amazon.
Can anyone help with any of my difficult issues please?
My husband and I come to the conclusion that our son is  Indigo and you cant not
approach him as any normal child. we came to this a few weeks back as we just
cant not find a good way to work with him.
He seems to be an old soul to say in his body that has not really been on this
world before in some way. When he is frightened he say " I want to go home" I
tell him we are home but it is not what he wants.
And we have noticed a lot of anxiety and he will not sleep in his room anymore
it must be the living room and I have it decorated with our special things
because we spend the most time in the living room we have fairies and dragons
not just for display but it is what I love and there is a lot of energy in this
room. He says his room is mean. I am trying to help him and not let him lose
anything that he has. As my parents used to tell me I have the devil in me and
that has a lot to do with why I was in the closet till I met my husband.
Our son is 6 by the way and very very smart for his years. But sometimes you see
the child in him. He does not wish to read he says why mom you can just tell me
what it says. And when we try to teach  him he wants to be the teacher and do
what we do as we do it to him. Like I ask him a math problem and he turns around
after it is done and does the same to me asking me a question to answer. How do
I establish the line without hurting him? If I dont let him be the teacher the
lesson is over and he refuses to do anything. Do punish him by sending him to
his room. He is not a mean child by no means just very head strong.

Sorry for it to be so long. I am just worried and confused and scared I am not
doing something right or not catching what he is trying to tell me so I can help
him as I am his mother and protector.
Thank you for your time and patience with such a long post.
Blessed Be.
Tara

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This is a great group of people.  I have been to this 3 times and loved it
everytime.

actually, this works well for any age.

supplies: two dowel sticks
           different colors of ribbon
           small bells
           glitter or glitter glue
           beads

  cut the ribbon to any length you wish. write the names of those who have
crossed the veil on the ribbons (older children can do this themselves, little
ones will need a grown-up's help of course for this part). as ya'll are writing
the names on the ribbons, talk about those who have gone. talk about what it
means to cross the veil, talk about the person, their likes, dislikes, funny
stories about them, and so on. perhaps you can use their favorite color ribbon
to write their name on. tell the children the stories, let them share any
memories they have with you. laugh and cry and let them see that that's okay to
do (unless of course you think you'll become too overwhelmed; younger ones are
not ready for that depth of experience. they need their grown-up to maintain
some control.) if the person in question is someone who died before the child
was old enough to know them, tell them about the person. continue to decorate
the ribbons in any way you wish, bells, beads, whatever.

  lash the dowel sticks together in a "t" and tie the ribbons to it and place
outside (or alternatively, simply tie the ribbons to tree branches in your
yard). this may be done in silence or not as you choose, solemly or not as you
choose (and as your children are developmentally ready for. a 9 yo may want to
be more formal. 3 yo, not so much maybe!) :). tell the children how the wind and
the sound of the bells will carry your love and respect to your loved ones.

  if you wish to go further, you all could bake something appropriate to the
season---my personal favorite is pumpkin muffins, but anything will do as long
as children can help. place outside with a small lit candle* under your
"ancestor tree" for a dumb supper.

   blessings on you and yours,

   paula

  *caution with the candle of course. i like to use a very small one like a
votive or even just a tea light that won't burn for too long. a good way to do
it outdoors is to clear a small space and put dirt or sand on it, place the
candle on the sand and put an hurricane glass over it. if you are doing this
during the day, you could simply sit outside while the candle burns (thus the
small ones!) and watch it. it's a good opportunity to continue talking with the
children about things. you could also sing songs appropriate to the season or
that you remember a loved one singing to them (or yourself when you were a
child) and sharing that with the children as well.

My family usually makes a day of it.

Morning we make pies etc for dinner.  Then we carve our pumpkins, and
decorate outside if we haven't already done that.   This year we have a lot
of friends with littles so we are having them over for the day and playing
Samhain games and doing crafts.  At nap time there will be a related movie
(The Halloween Tree).



We will be having a potluck dinner, where we will be lighting a candle for
the Ancestors.  The we are all going out Trick or treating together. Then
Back to the house for more games in the backyard around a fire.



So we don't' really have a "ritual"  per se,   the entire day is our ritual.



Donna





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I actually have my kids "sweep" the house and salt the door frames.  Then they
help me light candles.  (We light one for each person we considered family that
passed that year.)

Other than that, they don't do much... but they feel nice to have "helped".

Morgana




________________________________
From: tabatha_bradley2000 <tabatha_bradley2000@...>
To: eldertreepaganhomeschool@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, October 29, 2009 11:57:11 AM
Subject: [Eldertree Pagan Homeschool ] Anyone have a Samhain ritual I can use
tomorrow


that works for a 3 year old?  Not too wordy, has something for him to contribute
(drumming or something?)
I want to take my son out trick or treating Saturday, so we want to do ritual
tomorrow.

Thanks in advance.







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you could always do your rit on old samhuinn, nov 11-12 :) with a child that
young I would keep it real simple, light a few candles, set out apple honey
bread and cider, call the gods and ancestors, offer a gift to them, (we burn
letters) tell a story give thanks and close.

  Kathryn-Alexandra Anne Ellis-Baron


Always do what you want, and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t
matter, and those who matter don’t mind."-Dr. Seuss
Common sense 101 which is better an improved "greener" brand new hummer or a
bicycle built circa 1999?
new improved silly putty now non toxic???? so what were we playing with before
3 r's not 4 reduce, reuse, recycle not "repackage"




________________________________
From: tabatha_bradley2000 <tabatha_bradley2000@...>
To: eldertreepaganhomeschool@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, October 29, 2009 11:57:11 AM
Subject: [Eldertree Pagan Homeschool ] Anyone have a Samhain ritual I can use
tomorrow


that works for a 3 year old?  Not too wordy, has something for him to contribute
(drumming or something?)
I want to take my son out trick or treating Saturday, so we want to do ritual
tomorrow.

Thanks in advance.





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that works for a 3 year old?  Not too wordy, has something for him to contribute
(drumming or something?)
I want to take my son out trick or treating Saturday, so we want to do ritual
tomorrow.

Thanks in advance.

That depends on the particular freecycle group.  I'm on 4 groups and 3 out of
the 4 allow them.  In fact they are very big on the ones that allow them, cats,
chickens, snakes, fish, lizards, rats, mice, whatever. lol.  Maybe we are just
weird up here in northern Indiana.  :)
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: Angela Richardson
   To: eldertreepaganhomeschool@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 7:32 PM
   Subject: Re: [Eldertree Pagan Homeschool ] Help Re-homing 9 month old
puppiesand one almost 1 1/2 year old male dog.


     On 10/26/09 6:19 PM, quoth "Megan Waugh":

   >
   >
   >
   >
   > Or Freecycle? www.freecycle.org but they are normally run through yahoo
   > groups. ~Megan
   >

   Nope < no pet ads on Freecycle.

   Angie
   --
   "Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't
   pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for,
   protected, and handed on to them to do the same, or one day we will spend
   our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it
   was once like in the United States where men were free." -Ronald Wilson
   Reagan

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On 10/26/09 6:19 PM, quoth "Megan Waugh":

>
>
>
>
> Or Freecycle?  www.freecycle.org but they are normally run through yahoo
> groups.  ~Megan
>

Nope ‹ no pet ads on Freecycle.

Angie
--
"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't
pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for,
protected, and handed on to them to do the same, or one day we will spend
our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it
was once like in the United States where men were free." -Ronald Wilson
Reagan



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located in Oklahoma City Area

  LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST. ENJOY WHAT IS GIVEN TO YOU. LOVE LIFE CAUSE IT IS THE
ONLY ONE WE HAVE AT THE MOMENT.




________________________________
From: caroline.weatherhead <caroline.weatherhead@...>
To: eldertreepaganhomeschool@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, October 26, 2009 3:12:27 PM
Subject: [Eldertree Pagan Homeschool ] Re: Help Re-homing 9 month old puppies
and one almost 1 1/2 year old male dog.


I didn't notice in your post where you are located?

Caroline







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