Weekly Wrap Up - Getting the Wobble out of Tapestry of Grace!

It is said that there's a '4 week haze' for newbies when using Tapestry of Grace.  I have to admit that though using this program has gotten easier, we did experience some of that 'haze' this time around.  But, being able to teach  my children the same time period at the same time affords me to say, "I wouldn't trade it for anything!"
I attribute this 'haze' to the training of my two oldest (grades 7 and 10) in scheduling their own weeks instead of me writing it all out for them and then making sure they do what they are supposed to every day.  To help teach independence, we've moved to having them write out their assignments at the beginning of the week and then giving them space to get it done by Friday afternoon's discussion meeting.  This of course is also helping to see when they might need to say 'uncle' if they are having problems .... and .... to do so before Friday's meeting.
It's been a good learning experience all around!
So, during the past few weeks I've concentrated in launching my two oldest plus had some time when we were out of town.  Good thing books are so portable!
Below are the combined reading books for my Dialectic (typically Junior High) and Rhetoric (typically High School) students.
The Southern Renaissance My high schooler also read The Prince by Machiavelli, Le Morte d'Arthur by Mallory and Everyman by Cawley.  The movie, The Agony and The Ecstasy was a perfect viewing choice!
Age of Exploration:  Early Explorers & Columbus My high schooler also read Don Quixote
Age of Exploration:  Later Explorers 
Spanish Dominion in the New World: Aztecs and Incas

The Northern Renaissance:  Erasmus   My high schooler read "Fierce Wars and Faithful Lovers" by Spenser.  Phew!  Thank goodness for some really good summary notes provided by TOG.  I admit, this one gave me a run for the money too!
 The Protestant Reformation:  Martin Luther and the German States Learned A LOT about Luther we didn't know!
In other news, my kids had a great time catching up with family during a 'working vacation'.  My kids saw native wildlife such as garter snakes, blooming tulips and SNOW!


And, meet the newest member of our family.  This is a rescue kitty from our local pet refuge center!  Name forthcoming!

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