Göbekli Tepe (‘Tepe’ = mound) has fascinated archeologists since Klaus Schmidt realised its importance in 1995. In the beginning, it was thought to be a simple but impressive megalith, similar to Stone Henge. As time has gone by and Göbekli Tepe reveals her secrets, it is now known to be so much more than a… The post Göbekli Tepe Lesson appeared first on ANGELICSCALLIWAGS ..read more

The Code of Hammurabi is fascinating on so many levels. Firstly, it is the longest and most complete set of legal rules known to man. This gives us an insight into the life and times of the ancient Babylonians, but also into the mind of their creator. Secondly, its similarity to some of the ancient… The post Code of Hammurabi {Mesopotamia Homeschool Unit Study} appeared first on ANGELICSCALLIWAGS ..read more

This wonderful book unit contains lots and lots of hands on activities linked to the book Angus Lost. A lovely dog-themed book unit! Becca had her last two teeth coming through, and spent most of the week crying day and night.  These last two were taking their time and teething was always a HUGE issue… The post Angus Lost Book Unit appeared first on ANGELICSCALLIWAGS ..read more

In this post, I will be attempting to show you how to make a Neolithic double-headed figurine. You may have seen from my last post the disaster that was my figurine debacle. The Natufian White Ware was fine, but the figurines were terrible. I tried them using both plain plaster and then the more ‘true… The post How to Make a Neolithic Double-Headed Figurine appeared first on ANGELICSCALLIWAGS ..read more

Did you know that the Natufian people discovered a way to make clay-like vessels without the use of actual clay? In this post we will be exploring the Natufian use of lime plaster as well as demonstrating how to make your own Natufian White Ware using Plaster of Paris. Read More: Natufian People – the… The post Natufian White Ware {Mesopotamia Unit Study} appeared first on ANGELICSCALLIWAGS ..read more

Man have always found ways to create. It seems to be a vital part of being human. In fact, it is one of the things which set us apart from animals. Did it contribute anything to human survival? Probably not. And yet we still created. On stone, in caves, using peplos, tusks and wood –… The post Natufian Art {Mesopotamia Unit Study} appeared first on ANGELICSCALLIWAGS ..read more

The Natufian culture is essential to study when learning about the birth of civilisation in the Fertile Crescent. After all, they were the first hunters and gatherers who gradually changed from a nomadic lifestyle to a fully settled existence in the Levant region. It is imperative to understand their lives before studying the Mesopotamian civilisation.… The post Natufian Culture appeared first on ANGELICSCALLIWAGS ..read more

This is all the school work Abigail and Becca have done this month. I will also include the extra-curricular activities they’ve been involved with. It has been a busy three and a half weeks, and it’s good to look back on all we have accomplished. However, one and a half of those three and a… The post Homeschool Logbook {January 2023} appeared first on ANGELICSCALLIWAGS ..read more

If you’re looking for a method of recording your children’s learning, using note-booking alongside your unit studies might just be perfect! Read on to find out why note booking really is the answer to all your homeschool woes… What is Note-booking? Note-booking refers to the recording of a child’s learning in the form of writing,… The post Using Note-booking with Unit Studies appeared first on ANGELICSCALLIWAGS ..read more

In this post I explore the benefits of dressing up to children, relating it back to our homeschool history unit studies. Dressing up is, in many ways, the very essence of childhood. There is nothing more innocent or beguiling as a child dressing up as someone else and walking in their metaphorical shoes for a… The post Dressing Up for Unit Studies appeared first on ANGELICSCALLIWAGS ..read more