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Homeschooling in our house
Dec. 31st, 2010 08:17 amThis was a good day.
Dec. 31st, 2010
The audio version.
I love my MP3 player. I listen to lots of books on it. We also listen to books in the car...well. Why not?
225. Excuses Begone by Wayne Dyer
His latest book. Very good, but basically a rewrite of Katie Byron's "the work"
226. Human Values in Eduction By Rudolf Steiner
A lecture series by Steiner...I listened to this so long ago, nothing is popping into my head about what's in it.
227. Inutitive Thinking as a Spiritual Path By Rudolf Steiner
Also known as the Philosophy of Freedom. The bedrock book of Anthrosophy. And its also the What book.
228. Love and its meaning in the world by Rudolf Steiner
A lecture series by Steiner. A bunch of lectures about Love and how it works. Its Divine Manifesitation, how it works upon humans...some of the stuff in this series was WAAAYYYYYYY out there (current humans descend from a single sex bipedal mammal? WTF?).
229. Knowledge of Higher Worlds by Rudolf Steiner
This is the How book. i.e. how to be an Anthroposophist. There's also some Why in it as well.
230. Spiritual Solution for Every Problem by Wayne Dyer
One of his older books, but I LOVE this book. Very uplifting and positive.
231. The Childs Changing Consciousness by Rudolf Steiner
Another lecture series. This is a deep look at the ages and stages in regards to teaching.
232. the Education of the child
Lecture series (notice a theme here? I have a hard time reading Steiner...I find its easier to listen and absorb what's being said) This is one of the pedagogical series.
233. Kingdom of Childhood by Rudolf Steiner
LOVE this one. The only one delivered to an English auidence...so its not translated from german stenography...this one was translated on the spot by an translator. Another of the pedagogical series.
234. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
Classic of Western Civilization. Kids loved it.
235. The Marvelous Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum
Book 2.
236. Barefoot book of Princesses by Caitlín Matthews
Princess stories...need I say more?
237. The Story Tree by Hugh Lupton
Barefoot book of stories intended for the younger set. Read by the author. Sounds like Christopher Eccleston is reading stories to us.
238.Barefoot book of Fairies by Tanya Robyn Batt
Fairy Stories on 2 CD's
239.Barefoot Book of Knights by John Matthews
Knight Stories. Read by Anthony Head "Bad Doggie!"
240. Tales from Celtic Lands by Caitlín Matthews
Tales from Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Brittany.
241. Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne
242. The House at Pooh Corner by A.A. Milne
243. Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Berry
a how Peter Pan became Peter Pan story. Awesome!
244. Peter and the Shadow Thieves by Dave Berry
Book 2! Again Awesome!
245 Practical Advice to Teachers & 246. Discussions with Teachers by Rudolf Steiner
I put these two together because they are the transcripts of the TWO WEEK crash course Steiner held right before starting the Waldorf School in Stuttgart. Practical Advice is the morning lectures, Discussions is the discussions they had in the afternoon. I personally would love to see the two books put together in one book. So I could read the morning lecture, and then read the discussion section. Rather than having to flip back and forth.
Alright that's all the audio books I can either think of or find somewhere that I know I've listened to. But there's probably more.
I love my MP3 player. I listen to lots of books on it. We also listen to books in the car...well. Why not?
225. Excuses Begone by Wayne Dyer
His latest book. Very good, but basically a rewrite of Katie Byron's "the work"
226. Human Values in Eduction By Rudolf Steiner
A lecture series by Steiner...I listened to this so long ago, nothing is popping into my head about what's in it.
227. Inutitive Thinking as a Spiritual Path By Rudolf Steiner
Also known as the Philosophy of Freedom. The bedrock book of Anthrosophy. And its also the What book.
228. Love and its meaning in the world by Rudolf Steiner
A lecture series by Steiner. A bunch of lectures about Love and how it works. Its Divine Manifesitation, how it works upon humans...some of the stuff in this series was WAAAYYYYYYY out there (current humans descend from a single sex bipedal mammal? WTF?).
229. Knowledge of Higher Worlds by Rudolf Steiner
This is the How book. i.e. how to be an Anthroposophist. There's also some Why in it as well.
230. Spiritual Solution for Every Problem by Wayne Dyer
One of his older books, but I LOVE this book. Very uplifting and positive.
231. The Childs Changing Consciousness by Rudolf Steiner
Another lecture series. This is a deep look at the ages and stages in regards to teaching.
232. the Education of the child
Lecture series (notice a theme here? I have a hard time reading Steiner...I find its easier to listen and absorb what's being said) This is one of the pedagogical series.
233. Kingdom of Childhood by Rudolf Steiner
LOVE this one. The only one delivered to an English auidence...so its not translated from german stenography...this one was translated on the spot by an translator. Another of the pedagogical series.
234. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
Classic of Western Civilization. Kids loved it.
235. The Marvelous Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum
Book 2.
236. Barefoot book of Princesses by Caitlín Matthews
Princess stories...need I say more?
237. The Story Tree by Hugh Lupton
Barefoot book of stories intended for the younger set. Read by the author. Sounds like Christopher Eccleston is reading stories to us.
238.Barefoot book of Fairies by Tanya Robyn Batt
Fairy Stories on 2 CD's
239.Barefoot Book of Knights by John Matthews
Knight Stories. Read by Anthony Head "Bad Doggie!"
240. Tales from Celtic Lands by Caitlín Matthews
Tales from Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Brittany.
241. Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne
242. The House at Pooh Corner by A.A. Milne
243. Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Berry
a how Peter Pan became Peter Pan story. Awesome!
244. Peter and the Shadow Thieves by Dave Berry
Book 2! Again Awesome!
245 Practical Advice to Teachers & 246. Discussions with Teachers by Rudolf Steiner
I put these two together because they are the transcripts of the TWO WEEK crash course Steiner held right before starting the Waldorf School in Stuttgart. Practical Advice is the morning lectures, Discussions is the discussions they had in the afternoon. I personally would love to see the two books put together in one book. So I could read the morning lecture, and then read the discussion section. Rather than having to flip back and forth.
Alright that's all the audio books I can either think of or find somewhere that I know I've listened to. But there's probably more.
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Dec. 31st, 2010 02:17 pm247. Daughter of the Empire
248. Servant of the Empire
249. Mistress of the empire by Raymond Feist and Janny Wurtz
A triology of the other side of the Riftwar.
250. An Outline of Renewal of Waldorf Education by Mark-Dominick Riccio
Doctoral dissertation put into book form. It has some really interesting insights on how to read Steiner. Because Steiner is damn hard stuff to read. Also has some insights into the curriculum and how it was intended to be designed and used. How it might have looked if Steiner hadn't been forced to make it fit with the German educational authorities. Definitely making me look at what and why I'm teaching differently. I'm looking forward to reading his other works.
248. Servant of the Empire
249. Mistress of the empire by Raymond Feist and Janny Wurtz
A triology of the other side of the Riftwar.
250. An Outline of Renewal of Waldorf Education by Mark-Dominick Riccio
Doctoral dissertation put into book form. It has some really interesting insights on how to read Steiner. Because Steiner is damn hard stuff to read. Also has some insights into the curriculum and how it was intended to be designed and used. How it might have looked if Steiner hadn't been forced to make it fit with the German educational authorities. Definitely making me look at what and why I'm teaching differently. I'm looking forward to reading his other works.
Last second entry
Dec. 31st, 2010 10:40 pmNew book read to the Ike at bedtime.
251. Skippyjon Jones in the Dog House by Judy Schachner
Okay, if you like picture books and you haven't read this series...do yourself a favor...go and find one. We LOVE this series. Its about a siamese cat...whose alter ego is a chihuahua named Skippito Friskito and has adventures in his bedroom closet. Skippito Friskito speaks in his best Spanish accent. His Mama, Mama Junebug Jones, is always sending him to his room trying to get him to think Siamese Cat! She also speaks in a southern accent...in fact, Joe pointed out that I channel Holly Hunter when I read her bits. It seems appropriate. We still don't own any of these...mostly because there are soooooo many copies at the library and the kids just keep checking them out.
251. Skippyjon Jones in the Dog House by Judy Schachner
Okay, if you like picture books and you haven't read this series...do yourself a favor...go and find one. We LOVE this series. Its about a siamese cat...whose alter ego is a chihuahua named Skippito Friskito and has adventures in his bedroom closet. Skippito Friskito speaks in his best Spanish accent. His Mama, Mama Junebug Jones, is always sending him to his room trying to get him to think Siamese Cat! She also speaks in a southern accent...in fact, Joe pointed out that I channel Holly Hunter when I read her bits. It seems appropriate. We still don't own any of these...mostly because there are soooooo many copies at the library and the kids just keep checking them out.
A Year of Books
Dec. 31st, 2010 11:08 pm251.
I read, at least, 251 books in 2010. I'm actually a bit disappointed in the number. I was sure I'd hit somewhere in the 300's. But all in all. 251 isn't too bad. I got a lot of reading done. Especially when you add in: the daily paper, the Newsweek that comes every week, the 3 different homeschooling mags, Playboy, three different parenting mags, three different stitching mags, two zines, two travel mags, and one Waldorf Education magazine. I think if I cut out all my magazines, I'd have more time to read books.
Now there's a goal...stop reading magzines.
I don't think I'll continue this for 2011. It was an interesting experiment. I enjoyed it...but not enough to continue it.
I'll still post things about really interesting books or books I want to be able to find later.
What interesting books did YOU read this year?
I read, at least, 251 books in 2010. I'm actually a bit disappointed in the number. I was sure I'd hit somewhere in the 300's. But all in all. 251 isn't too bad. I got a lot of reading done. Especially when you add in: the daily paper, the Newsweek that comes every week, the 3 different homeschooling mags, Playboy, three different parenting mags, three different stitching mags, two zines, two travel mags, and one Waldorf Education magazine. I think if I cut out all my magazines, I'd have more time to read books.
Now there's a goal...stop reading magzines.
I don't think I'll continue this for 2011. It was an interesting experiment. I enjoyed it...but not enough to continue it.
I'll still post things about really interesting books or books I want to be able to find later.
What interesting books did YOU read this year?
2011 Goals
Dec. 31st, 2010 11:24 pm1. This one may sound a bit strange...but less reading. More time with the kids. I'm realizing how much time I spend with my head buried in a book rather than focusing what's in front of me. My goal for January is to not read in front of the kids...read to the kids, yes...read around the kids, no.
2. Turn off the computer during the day. It really doesn't need to be on.
3. Strengthen my mental health. Saying goes, if Mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy. 2010 has been a VERY black year in this arena.
4. More handwork! Get the kids involved.
5. Drawing. If I have to pick one new skill to pick up on, I'd say drawing is my most important.
6. Improve my physical health. Once 3 is in place, this one should be a done deal. Starting with getting enough sleep! And then enough sunlight. I need to think of myself as a potted plant now...need my daily sunning.
7. More innerwork. Making that connection and work a priority.
That'll do.
2. Turn off the computer during the day. It really doesn't need to be on.
3. Strengthen my mental health. Saying goes, if Mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy. 2010 has been a VERY black year in this arena.
4. More handwork! Get the kids involved.
5. Drawing. If I have to pick one new skill to pick up on, I'd say drawing is my most important.
6. Improve my physical health. Once 3 is in place, this one should be a done deal. Starting with getting enough sleep! And then enough sunlight. I need to think of myself as a potted plant now...need my daily sunning.
7. More innerwork. Making that connection and work a priority.
That'll do.