Amy runs the blog Around the Thicket, where she writes about balancing Charlotte Mason principles with real-life practicalities. I first stumbled across Amy’s writing several years ago when I found her post Five Ways Mom Can Take Five Without Her Phone
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What a lovely glimpse into your day, Amy. I especially liked your comments about independent work; having a child work independently does not mean you are not involved.
I use a binder, too, and many of these same resources!
I adore reading different accounts of home education - and especially the inclusion of a few grumbles - sounds like a beautifully full day! Also, does anyone else screenshot every picture of a book for later research?! 🧐
Thank you so much for sharing this, Amy! I home school my three sons (ages 4, 6, and 8), so I'm just a couple of years behind you. I'm looking forward to my boys growing in their independent work. And we actually just finished a James Herriot treasury as well! I really enjoyed the details you included here and resonated with the daily family rhythm. Thanks again!
You are very welcome, Susie! I love the James Herriot Treasury - we can see some of the Yorkshire Dales from near my home and I always think of those stories!
How cool... I was going through emails, and had just gotten done with one from Amy's Around The Thicket when I saw this. ha! This essay (https://mereorthodoxy.com/persons-not-products) is where I first found her, and her little book Before Curriculum was pretty handy!
I was just introduced to you Amy, through this guest post, and also read the piece Catherine included a link too “5 ways a mom can take a break without a phone” and wow that was awesome!! I’m definitely going to look into some of the books you suggested. I find the brain so fascinating, especially a developing one of a child. Thank you for putting words to my intuition in regards to how I operate. I notice I need pockets of quiet time to do nothing so I can think and reflect. It’s how I recharge. I can be quite guarded about it because I see the impact of my mood if I’m not allotted the time to process. I never knew the science behind it or why I felt so strongly about protecting that space in my day. I thought it was just my preference as an introvert. I’m not familiar with Charlottes work either but sounds interesting! Definitely want to look into that too and will read your blog soon!
It's nice to meet you! I'm glad you enjoyed the posts! You would probably be interested in some of Charlotte Mason's work - a lot of what she wrote seems 'before her time' and she manages to hit the nail on the head with so many challenges we see today!
What a lovely glimpse into your day, Amy. I especially liked your comments about independent work; having a child work independently does not mean you are not involved.
I use a binder, too, and many of these same resources!
Thank you, Dixie!!
I adore reading different accounts of home education - and especially the inclusion of a few grumbles - sounds like a beautifully full day! Also, does anyone else screenshot every picture of a book for later research?! 🧐
Thank you so much for sharing this, Amy! I home school my three sons (ages 4, 6, and 8), so I'm just a couple of years behind you. I'm looking forward to my boys growing in their independent work. And we actually just finished a James Herriot treasury as well! I really enjoyed the details you included here and resonated with the daily family rhythm. Thanks again!
You are very welcome, Susie! I love the James Herriot Treasury - we can see some of the Yorkshire Dales from near my home and I always think of those stories!
Sounds lovely!
How cool... I was going through emails, and had just gotten done with one from Amy's Around The Thicket when I saw this. ha! This essay (https://mereorthodoxy.com/persons-not-products) is where I first found her, and her little book Before Curriculum was pretty handy!
Thank you so much for sharing those, Haley!
I was just introduced to you Amy, through this guest post, and also read the piece Catherine included a link too “5 ways a mom can take a break without a phone” and wow that was awesome!! I’m definitely going to look into some of the books you suggested. I find the brain so fascinating, especially a developing one of a child. Thank you for putting words to my intuition in regards to how I operate. I notice I need pockets of quiet time to do nothing so I can think and reflect. It’s how I recharge. I can be quite guarded about it because I see the impact of my mood if I’m not allotted the time to process. I never knew the science behind it or why I felt so strongly about protecting that space in my day. I thought it was just my preference as an introvert. I’m not familiar with Charlottes work either but sounds interesting! Definitely want to look into that too and will read your blog soon!
It's nice to meet you! I'm glad you enjoyed the posts! You would probably be interested in some of Charlotte Mason's work - a lot of what she wrote seems 'before her time' and she manages to hit the nail on the head with so many challenges we see today!