Leslie in TN Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 If you use a "morning basket" or something similar for older students, say middle or high school age, what types of things do you incorporate? Just wanting to brainstorm a little here.. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiegirl Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 In our morning basket (for 8th and 6th grader) is: Bible book of poetry--right now its 101 Famous Poems Shakespeare play--right now its Taming of the Shrew Mythology Plutarch nature book read aloud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranquility7 Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 What is a "morning basket"? Things they are supposed to do before mom is available to help? Is it stuff they *have* to accomplish (like a math page) or optional stuff they just might find interesting (like a secondary resource book on the history period you are studying, that they can peruse if they want to)? I'm intrigued because I'm trying to figure out how to waste less time in the morning before I am able to actually sit down with DS... :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoot Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 What is a "morning basket"? Things they are supposed to do before mom is available to help? Is it stuff they *have* to accomplish (like a math page) or optional stuff they just might find interesting (like a secondary resource book on the history period you are studying, that they can peruse if they want to)? I'm intrigued because I'm trying to figure out how to waste less time in the morning before I am able to actually sit down with DS... :bigear: For us, the morning basket is a catch-all for the little things that don't take a lot of time on their own but can fall through the cracks if I'm not intentional about making time for them. DS13 is pretty independent with the majority of his work, but the morning basket contains the stuff that we do together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Ours is an Afternoon basket since I work mornings :) I'm working with an 11 yo and a 9 yo, so one of them is in "middle" school. We will be starting homeschooling each day with a few selections from the basket, and then probably finish up each day with one or two more selections. I realize that many people may not use picture books with older kids, but after reading A Picture Perfect Childhood I decided I really wanted to! Anyhow, my basket line-up has: Picture books from the Twelve Month Timeline in A Picture Perfect Childhood (the suggested books range from historical events, to Shakespeare, to grammar, math, and more) Books from our Narnia-based literature study Living science and math books Books about nature The Complete Book of Marvels Composer and artist biographies and story books; art books for picture studies Poetry Books tied into history and geography interests (mainly vintage books) The Dangerous Book for Boys & The Daring Book for Girls Here is what we have at this moment in our summer basket: How The U.S. Government Works A More Perfect Union: The Story of Our Constitution See How They Run! Campaign Dreams, Election Schemes, & The Race to the White House The Story of Presidential Elections A selection of picture books Beatrix Potter: The Complete Tales Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing The Light Princess An Everyday History of Somewhere Treasure Island 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth Snails (a vintage nature study book) Totally Irresponsible Science Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuovonne Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 My kids are still young, but many of our morning meeting activities would be fine for older kids. The kids and I take turns leading the meeting. We do the following: - Date (just state the date cuz I require the date on all school paperwork) - Plan for the day (so I know who I'm driving where and when) - Weather (just read the forcast off the iPad, helps with clothing choices later in the day) - prayers, intentions, and a decade of the rosary - one rotating subject (see below) Our current rotating subjects include - picture study - music appreciation - theatre game (this is their favorite part!) - bible story - saint story Our morning meeting has morphed over the years. At various times it has also included the following: - oral presentations - individual memory work - group memory work - stretching / moving I'm thinking of adding virtues and handbells. We also add in extra activities during Advent and Lent. A full morning meeting can take over an hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiegirl Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 . I realize that many people may not use picture books with older kids, but after reading A Picture Perfect Childhood I decided I really wanted to! I use the picture books listed in Picture Perfect Childhood with my older kids and they still enjoy them. Much of the subject matter of those books are mature and quite suitable for older children. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicheleinMN Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 We call it Morning Time, but right now it's actually in the early afternoon. Here's a terrific place to start, if you are looking for one. :) http://www.ordo-amoris.com/p/morning-time-where-to-begin.html I have yet to add in grammar and cursive, but they are on the list for this year. We mostly focus on reading Bible, poetry, and 3 or 4 different works of literature (a different book each day). I'm surprised by which children enjoy which books, not at all what I would have guessed. (We're still reading: Count of Monte Cristo, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and The Chosen, and we started Red Sails to Capri recently.) Oh, and Shakespeare on Fridays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland Mist Academy Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Thanks for bumping the thread. I've been thinking about starting one of these. Perfect timing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. A Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 The Ordo Amoris blog was already linked above, but she's now doing a 31 days of Morning Time series which is fantastic! Follow it if you can. http://www.ordo-amoris.com/p/31-day-of-m.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland Mist Academy Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 The Ordo Amoris blog was already linked above, but she's now doing a 31 days of Morning Time series which is fantastic! Follow it if you can. http://www.ordo-amoris.com/p/31-day-of-m.html I hope to look at this more closely tomorrow. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmomma Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Great post! This was extremely helpful to me, momto2Cs. Thank you for the links, too! Ours is an Afternoon basket since I work mornings :)I'm working with an 11 yo and a 9 yo, so one of them is in "middle" school. We will be starting homeschooling each day with a few selections from the basket, and then probably finish up each day with one or two more selections. I realize that many people may not use picture books with older kids, but after reading A Picture Perfect Childhood I decided I really wanted to!Anyhow, my basket line-up has: Picture books from the Twelve Month Timeline in A Picture Perfect Childhood (the suggested books range from historical events, to Shakespeare, to grammar, math, and more) Books from our Narnia-based literature study Living science and math books Books about nature The Complete Book of Marvels Composer and artist biographies and story books; art books for picture studies Poetry Books tied into history and geography interests (mainly vintage books) The Dangerous Book for Boys & The Daring Book for Girls Here is what we have at this moment in our summer basket:How The U.S. Government Works A More Perfect Union: The Story of Our Constitution See How They Run! Campaign Dreams, Election Schemes, & The Race to the White House The Story of Presidential Elections A selection of picture books Beatrix Potter: The Complete Tales Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing The Light Princess An Everyday History of Somewhere Treasure Island 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth Snails (a vintage nature study book) Totally Irresponsible Science Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmomma Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Thank you for the link! The Ordo Amoris blog was already linked above, but she's now doing a 31 days of Morning Time series which is fantastic! Follow it if you can. http://www.ordo-amoris.com/p/31-day-of-m.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland Mist Academy Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Making progress here. . . We are using ours as tea-time studies, so late afternoon/early evening. I was surprised at how efficiently our written/desk work was done today in anticipation of our tea-time treasures. Philosophy Logic Killgallon Sentence-Composing book Poetry Shared reading in various subjects (science, history, writing, grammar, spelling, math, philosophy) Nature book Art Music ETA: Previously we scattered these throughout the day, but they were often forgotten or passed over. It was starting to feel disjointed to have them intermixed with the desk work part of our day. This grouping allows a more natural flow as we move a from our desks for the rest of the day instead of back and forth from desks to reading chairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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