As an important part of our Ancient History studies, we have been celebrating each culture or civilization with a Family Feast Night.  We do our best to make the event as authentic as we can manage on a modest budget in modern day Texas.  Here are the details from the Ancient Feast Nights we have prepared and enjoyed so far.  I’ve tried to provide the menu, any fun details we added and a few resources for each event.  This has proven to be a really great way to cement the flavor of each civilization in Athena’s mind.  And it’s also just been a heck of a lot of fun family time.

 Ancient Mesopotamian Feast Night

Ancient Israelite Feast Night

Ancient Egyptian Feast Night

Ancient Hittite Feast Night

Arithmetic:  Rod & Staff

Composition:  Classical Writing - Aesop A

Literature:  Orchard Book of Roman Myths, In Search of a Homeland, and Tales from Shakespeare

History:  Famous Men of Rome

Science:  Human Body and the History of Medicine (Lesson plans are here.)

Religion: Christian Studies II, Our Holy Faith Book 3.

Geography:  A Child’s Geography:  Explore His Earth

For my 5yodd: 

PHONICS:  Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons

MATH:  Counting with Numbers (Rod & Staff), Numbers 10 - 100(Golden Step Ahead Workbook)

PENMANSHIP/COPYWORK:  Memoria Press  Copy Book 1

Age: mind your own business! Oh okay - 40-something.

Married: Yup, for 16 years this December

Born in London, moved to Australia as a tot, then back to England to live in London, then Sussex, then off around the world and in Australia again, then back to Sussex, then Surrey, then Kent, then Bristol, then Wiltshire, then Scotland, then after nearly 30 years back to Sussex again!!!!

Interests: classical studies, mythology, archaeology, ancient history, vegetarian cookery, reading, writing, drawing, painting, poetry, music, dancing, wildlife, practical conservation work, photography, spiritualism, divination, environmentalism, animal welfare, lots of other stuff I can’t think of right now!

Career: palaeontologist, archaeologist, historian, naturalist, artist and writer, Storyteller and Time Travel Guide (yes, official job title!).

Infamous Moments: BBC Radio Kent (interview regarding palaeontology); BBC 2 (game show); BBC 1 (News); Several magazine interviews.

Language Arts-

Reading and Writing-

Reading for Meaning-

Mathematics-

All lessons test cumulative knowledge in addition to new math lessons.

Lesson 1- Rectangle- Factors and Products

Lesson 2- Multiply by 1 and by 0, Commutative Property

Lesson 3- Skip Count by 2, 5 and 10

Lesson 4- Multiply by 2, 1 Quart = 2 Pints

Lesson 5- Multiply by 10, 10 cents= 1 dime

Lesson 6- Multiply by 5, 5 cents = 1 Nickel

Lesson 7- Finding the Area of a Rectangle and a Square

Field Trip- Denver Museum of Nature and Science 

Extra Activities-

Kiersten wrote a book titled, “The Speckled Monkey”

American Girl Club

Girl Scouts

Church Program

Astronomy Night- Telescope viewed and Sketched MoonViewed Constellations

Swimming

Language Arts-

Word Play

Words in Season

Mathematics-

Lesson 8- Solve for the unknown

Lesson 9- Skip count by 9, Multiples in Equivalent Fractions

Lesson 10- Multiply by 9

Lesson 11- Skip count by 3

Lesson 12- Multiply by 3, 3’= 1 yard, 1 Tablespoon = 3 Teaspoons

Lesson 13- Skip Count by 6, Equivalent Fractions

Lesson 14- Multiply by 6

Lesson 15-Skip Count by 4, 4 Quarts= 1 Gallon 

Extra Activities-

D.A.R.T (Self- Defense Training)

Laura’s Long Winter at the Plains Conservation Center

Pen Pal in Indiana

American Girl Club 

Language Arts-

Reading and Writing Stories

Rhymes and Reports

Mathematics-

Lesson 16- Multiply by 4, 4 quarters= 1 dollar

Lesson17- Skip Count by 7 and Multiplication by Multiples of 10

Lesson 18- Multiply by 7 and Multiplication by Multiples of 100

Lesson 19- Skip Count by 8, 8 pints = 1 Gallon

Lesson 20 – Multiply by 8

Lesson 21- Multiple Digit Multiplication, Place Value, and Distributive Property

Lesson 22- Rounding to 10, 100, 1,000 and Estimation 

Extra Activities-

Petco, “Fur, Friends, and Fins” Learn about Animals

Local Supermarket, “ How to Eat Nutritionally”

Girl Scouts

Church Program

Language Arts-

Reading and Researching Forms of Literature

Language in Literature 

Mathematics-

Lesson 23- Double Digit Multiplication and Multiplication by 11

Lesson 24-Double Digit Multiplication with Regrouping

Lesson 25- Multiple Digit Multiplication with Regrouping

Lesson 26- Finding Factors, 25 cents = 1 Quarter

Lesson 27- Place Value through Millions and 16 ounces = 1 pound

Lesson 28- More Multiple Digit Multiplication

Lesson 29- Prime and Composite Numbers, Multiple by 12

Lesson 30- 5, 280’ = 1 mile and 2,000 pounds = 1 Ton

Extra Activities-

Horse Workshop

Girl Scouts

Church Program 

In addition to the lessons listed above Kiersten’s curriculum for the school year includes- 

Language and Literature-

Poetry, Stories, and Myths

Learning about Language Sayings and Phrases

History and Geography-

World Geography

Europe and the middle ages

The Rise of Islam

African Kingdoms

China: Dynasties and Conquerors

The American Revolution

Making a Constitutional Government

Early Presidents and Politics

Reformers

Art of the Middle Ages

Islamic art and Architecture

Art of Africa

Traced a Journey from Sweden to Minnesota

Learned about Cholera

Learned modes of transportation pioneers may have used- Ship, Wagon, Steam Boat, Train, Own Human Legs

School Curriculum Guide-

Geography of Colorado-

Native Americans-Explorers, Trappers, Miners, and Settlers-Government-Resources 

Music-

The Elements of Music

Listening and Understanding 

Art-

Visual Art

Usborne Books

Science-

The Human Body

Chemistry

Electricity

Geology

Meteorology

Science Biographies

Various Science Experiments 

School Curriculum Guide-

Energy and Matter

Ecosystems

Biomes

Matter, Energy, and Forces

Simple Machines 

Life Skills-

Grocery Store – price comparing

Everyday living

Money Management

Decision-Making

Time Management

Social Skills

Friendship

Compassion

Self-Esteem

Supplements-

The Scrambled States of America Book, DVD, and Flash Cards

Read Aloud 30 minutes per day as a Family

Read Individually- averaged 1 chapter book per week-

American Girl Books-

Spiderwick Books-

Poppy and Avi-

Little House on the Prairie

Mad Libs and Mad Lib Card Game

The Story Book Game

Highlights, “Which Way U.S.A?”  State- Texas

Journal Writing

Computer Games-

Jumpstart 4^th Grade

Jumpstart Study Helpers- Spelling Bee and Math Booster

Cursive Writing Practice and Reading

50 state quarters review

LIFEPAC Language Arts

Math-U-See Mathematics

Pizza- Hut “Book-it Program”

Monopoly

Life Board Game

Connect 4

States and Capitals Flash Cards

Brain Quest

Cooking- Practice with Measurement

Self-Esteem workshop- Dove Real Beauty, a workshop for girls,

2 to 3 times a week- trip to the library

Kiersten is in the Dialectic Stage of Learning- 

Kiersten has started to think logically and is able to see the reasoning behind the learning while in the grammar stage.  In other words, the prior learning is being recalled and she is seeing how it all fits together.

Homeschooling-

Favor the Eclectic approach to homeschooling/ a mixture of methods, which is a combination of the Montessori philosophy, the Traditional method, and Unit Studies.

Learning Style and Needs-

Needs structure/ rule-oriented lessons

Does well with rules and predictability

Needs the Approval and Affirmation

Needs to be respected as an individual 

Kiersten’s- 5^th grade Learning Curriculum 

Mathematics-All lessons test cumulative knowledge in addition to new math lessons.

Math U SeeLesson 1- Rectangle- Factors and Products         

Lesson 2- Multiply by 1 and by 0, Commutative Property

Lesson 3- Skip Count by 2, 5 and 10

Lesson 4- Multiply by 2, 1 Quart = 2 Pints                  

Lesson 5- Multiply by 10, 10 cents= 1 dime               

Lesson 6- Multiply by 5, 5 cents = 1 Nickel             

Lesson 7- Finding the Area of a Rectangle and a Square 

Lesson 8- Solve for the unknown             

Lesson 9- Skip count by 9, Multiples in Equivalent Fractions                               

Lesson 10- Multiply by 9

Lesson 11- Skip count by 3

Lesson 12- Multiply by 3, 3’= 1 yard, 1 Tablespoon = 3 Teaspoons

Lesson 13- Skip Count by 6, Equivalent Fractions

Lesson 14- Multiply by 6

Lesson 15-Skip Count by 4, 4 Quarts= 1 Gallon 

Lesson 16- Multiply by 4, 4 quarters= 1 dollarLesson

Lesson 17- Skip Count by 7 and Multiplication by Multiples of 10

Lesson 18- Multiply by 7 and Multiplication by Multiples of 100

Lesson 19- Skip Count by 8, 8 pints = 1 Gallon

Lesson 20 – Multiply by 8

Lesson 21- Multiple Digit Multiplication, Place Value, and Distributive Property

Lesson 22- Rounding to 10, 100, 1,000 and Estimation 

Lesson 23- Double Digit Multiplication and Multiplication by 11

Lesson 24-Double Digit Multiplication with Regrouping

Lesson 25- Multiple Digit Multiplication with Regrouping

Lesson 26- Finding Factors, 25 cents = 1 Quarter

Lesson 27- Place Value through Millions and 16 ounces = 1 pound

Lesson 28- More Multiple Digit Multiplication

Lesson 29- Prime and Composite Numbers, Multiple by 12

Lesson 30- 5, 280’ = 1 mile and 2,000 pounds = 1 Ton

Mathematics Supplement-Book- Brain Quest 4^th grade-

     Math Skills

     Addition and Subtraction

     Multiplication and Division

     Fractions and Decimals

     Geometry and Measurement

     Probability and Data

    Word Problems

Book- What your fifth grader needs to know

     Numbers and Number Sense

     Computation

     Decimals, Fractions, and Mixed Numbers

     Ratios, Percents, and Probabilities

     Graphs, Functions, and Word Problems

     Geometry

Language Arts-

LIFEPAC

LAN 501 Story Messages

LAN 502- Main Ideas

LAN 503 Words to Stories

LAN 504 Written Report

LAN 505 Story Elements

LAN 506 Poetry

LAN 507 Word Usage

LAN 508 All about verbs

LAN 509 Reading Fluency

LAN 510 Looking Back

Language Arts Supplement- Book-

Brain Quest 4^th Grade-    

Spelling and Vocabulary    

Language Arts    

Reading    

Writing    

Books

Book-

What your fifth grader needs to know    

Poetry    

Stories,

Myths,

and Legends    

Learning about Literature    

Learning about Language    

Sayings and Phrases

Science

LIFEPAC

SCI 501 Cells

SCI 502 Plants: Life Cycles

SCI 503 Animals: Life Cycles

SCI 504 Balance in Nature

SCI 505 Transformation of Energy

SCI 506 Records in Rock: The Flood

SCI 507 Records in Rock: Fossils

SCI 508 Records in Rock: Geology

SCI 509 Cycles in Nature

SCI 510 Look Ahead

Book-

Brain Quest 4^th grade-    

The Universe    

The Solar System    

The Moon    

The Earth    

Shapers of the Earth    

Rocks and Minerals    

Everything’s Related    

Kinetic and Potential    

Root to Flower    

Circle of Life    

Plant Survival    

Fitting In    

Animal Survival    

Ease of the Load    

Ask and Observe    

Science Crossword

Book-

What your fifth grader needs to know    

Chemistry: Matter and Change    

Classifying Living Things    

Plants    

Life Cycle and Reproduction    

The Human Body    

Science Biographies

History and Geography

LIFEPAC

HIS 501 A New World

HIS 502 A New Nation

HIS 503 A Time of Testing

HIS 504 A Growing Nation

HIS 505 A Divided Nation

HIS 506 A Changing Nation

HIS 507 Depression and War

HIS 508 Cold War

HIS 509 The End of the Milennium

HIS 510 The United States of America

Book-

Brain Quest Fourth Grade         

Social Studies-    

Seven Continents    

Earth Covers    

Imaginary Lines    

Inventions and Creations    

World Inventions    

The Thirteen Colonies    

July 4, 1776    

Heading West    

Counting People    

Your State    

Go Online    

Design Your Own    

State Events    

Report It

Book-

What your fifth grader needs to know    

World Geography    

Early Civilizations of the Americas    

European Exploration    

The Renaissance and Reformation    

England    

Russia    

Feudal Japan    

Westward Expansion

Before the Civil War    

The Civil War    

Westward Expansion

After the Civil War    

Native Americans: Cultures and Conflicts    

U.S. Geography  

Arts

Book-

What your fifth grade needs to know    

The Renaissance    

American Art    

Japanese Art

Music

Book-

What your fifth grader needs to know    

Elements of Music    

Listening and Understanding    

Spirituals    

Songs about Westward Expansion    

American Songs    

Songs about Love and Lovers

Supplements-

The Scrambled States of America Book, DVD, and Flash Cards

Read Aloud 30 minutes per day as a Family

Read Individually- averaged 1 chapter book per week-

American Girl Books-

Spiderwick Books-

Poppy and Avi-

Little House on the Prairie

Mad Libs and Mad Lib Card Game

The Story Book Game

Highlights, “Which Way U.S.A?”  State- Texas

Journal Writing

Computer Games-

Jumpstart 4^th Grade

Jumpstart Study Helpers- Spelling Bee and Math Booster

Cursive Writing Practice and Reading

The Ultimate Book of Homeschooling Ideas

Brain Pop

Teacher Vision

Individual Psychological Counseling

Family Counseling to aid in Kiersten’s behavior

The Everything Guide to Astronomy

DK Weather Book

DK Space Book

If you lived in Colonial Times

If you were at the First Thanksgiving

If you sailed on the Mayflower in 1620

If you lived 100 years ago

Top Secret Girls Book

Various Wall Maps

Holiday Themes

Judith Rossell Maze Adventures

National Geographic Kids Magazine

American Girl Magazine

Family Fun Craft Ideas

50 state quarters review

LIFEPAC Language Arts

Math-U-See Mathematics

Pizza- Hut “Book-it Program”

Monopoly

Life Board Game

Connect 4

States and Capitals Flash Cards

Brain Quest

Cooking- Practice with Measurement

Self-Esteem workshop- Dove Real Beauty, a workshop for girls,

2 to 3 times a week- trip to the library

Field Trips Ideas-Civil War Trails- Virginia Guide PacketMap of Scenic Roads in Virginia- perfect for FallBusch Gardens- fun dayRefer to “Live Passionately” Virginia GuideReading BooksKiersten is in the Dialectic Stage of Learning- 

Kiersten has started to think logically and is able to see the reasoning behind the learning while in the grammar stage.  In other words, the prior learning is being recalled and she is seeing how it all fits together.

Homeschooling-

Favor the Eclectic approach to homeschooling/ a mixture of methods, which is a combination of the Montessori philosophy, the Traditional method, and Unit Studies.

Learning Style and Needs-

Needs structure/ rule-oriented lessons

Does well with rules and predictability

Needs the Approval and Affirmation

Needs to be respected as an individual 

Unfortunately, not all of us have successful pregnancies with some ending very unhappily. We spend 9 months preparing for our Little Angel, only to be told that he or she will not be joining us. This is an especially tough time for expecting parents and the grieving process will be long and tough. It’s even tougher if one does not receive any kind of keepsake of their precious Little Angel, from the hospital.

Some are fortunate enough, however, to have received an image of their Little Angel. Often times, this image is usually too graphic for a grieving parent to bear. It certainly is not the image of your Little Angel, that you want to remember them by. 

Using the methods shown on my previous pages, I would like to offer you my services of correcting some or most of the damaged image you have. I would like to have the opportunity to give you an image that you would want to show family and friends, of your Little Angel.

What I’m Offering

Digitally retouched image of your baby permanently preserved and returned to you on either a CD or printed right from my home computer. On the CD, you will receive one(1) 8 X 10 photo of your child. If you wish for me to print it out, you will receive one(1) 4″ X 6″ image that will be mailed to you from me.

What I Need From You

To email me with your contact information. I will either email you back or call you personally. You will then send me, either via email or snail mail, the image of your choosing, of your Little Angel. Please do try to provide one that has the best detail.

Pricing

I choose not to make money on this.  However, because I have expenses that need covering for what I am offering, I am asking simply that you donate a small fee for this. You will receive your choice of the items above for a donation of $25-$50. This will help me cover printing expenses. 

If, however, you wish to receive more than what was stated, we will discuss the price during our phone/email conversation. The donation only covers what I said above.

The art that is linked on the right hand side of this page are not for sale. Everything is either copyrighted privately by me, or is owned by the particular person seen in the picture. I will NOT sell anything that is listed in the categories to the left.

The exception to this is the “For Sale” section. These are images that are mine and mine alone–I took the photographs and I own the originals. Things in that section are for sale, following any of the methods seen in the “Pricing/Shipping” section.

Please enjoy my art but please do not take any of it. I work solely on commission. Meaning, you must contact me for a one-of-a-kind piece. This involves a photograph you have sent me, to do in some artistic fashion similar to what you see on this site.

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Click around the site to see what I can offer. When you are ready, contact me; I will be glad to do a piece for you.
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~~Toni