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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Subject: [Eldertree Pagan Homeschool ] Digest Number 1068
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Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 7:20 AM








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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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1b.

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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1d.

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

------ Original Message ------
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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