by Erica Johns | Mar 23, 2015 | Gather 'Round, History, Musical Monday
Earlier this month I shared with you a video I came across of ancient Sumerian music. This time I’ve got some really beautiful ancient Mesopotamian music for you! From what I’ve read, this is considered by some people, at least, to be the oldest song we...
by Erica Johns | Mar 16, 2015 | Gather 'Round, Musical Monday
These gals had us laughing and amazed the whole way through. So fun! [mashshare]
by Erica Johns | Mar 2, 2015 | Gather 'Round, History, Musical Monday
I came across this cool music! Apparently clay tablets exist from the 14th century BC that not only have cuneiform, but also a version of sheet music! While this certainly doesn’t apply music theory like we are accustomed to, we can get a glimpse into what this...
by Erica Johns | Feb 25, 2015 | Art, Gather 'Round, History
Pierre-Auguste Renoir was a French impressionist painter in the 1800s and early 1900s. You can watch this engaging video that tells more about his life. (*Parents, please note that there is some mild nudity at 3:42-3:49) You can help yourself to this free printable...
by Erica Johns | Feb 24, 2015 | Gather 'Round, Wondrous Wednesday
How cool is this? Very. Physics girl shows us how to make some cool sand art with the use of sound waves! Wow! I just love stuff like this. You know how Classical education has a strong emphasis on all subjects being interconnected? THIS is a great example of that!...
by eswebmaster | Feb 23, 2015 | Gather 'Round, History, Musical Monday
Handel is one of my favorite Baroque composers! Most of you are probably familiar with his Messiah, which I absolutely love. He has a ton of other inspirational, beautiful worth getting familiar with and sharing with your kiddos. Help yourself to our FREE Handel...
