An essay for year 12 is no longer found online. Anyone able to fine it elsewhere? This one:

Christian responses to Islam, Islamism and 'Islamic terrorism' essay by Colin Chapman (Online) (8 pgs)

Thank you!!

I recently asked on the FB group why history and science aren't listed under the "subjects area" on the website while they are listed as subjects on the 36-week schedules and the "by year" page overviews. It was mentioned there that I post here with any suggestions for the website that I might have. 

Specifically, I was looking for a scope and sequence and some overview guidance/philosopy for these two subject areas similar to what is on the Language Arts Page. 

In regards to history, I was given links to two different FAQ pages by different people. These pages included EXACTLY what I was looking for, and I don't think I would have found them on my own. Further, with only nature study as a subject, it gives the impression that this IS science rather than a PART of science.

So, I wonder if it would be benefical for this very helpful info that is hidden on the FAQ pages (specifically scope, sequence, guiding principles or AO approach) to  be highlighted on its own subject page. Further, brief intro/explainations to the items listed in "Basic Overiew" on the "By Year" such as Book of Centuries and Timeline would also be helpful.

Links I was given:
https://amblesideonline.org/faq?fbclid=I...fM#history

https://amblesideonline.org/art-history?...I#sequence

I'm trying to attach a PDF file to a post in the Form I resources area but can't seem to find how to do this? Is it possible? I want to share PDF copywork files.

Our web host will be migrating the website and forum to a new service Thursday morning, British time.  We don't really know how much this will disrupt access to the website and forum.  Hopefully it will be quick and painless.

The pages on the AO website for math and for nature study have been revamped.

https://amblesideonline.org/math

https://amblesideonline.org/nature-study

   

AO's Patio Chats are here for another year!

These weekly snippets provide a gentle, affirming introduction to the Charlotte Mason method over the course of the year with brief, informal explanations of Charlotte Mason distinctives, many taken from her 20 Principles.

This week and next, PRE-Patio Chats will be sent for the benefit of those just beginning to homeschool for the very first time -- five Chats to provide five steps to prepare for the new school year.

On August 8, the "real" Patio Chats will begin. If you're already part of the AO Forum or AO's MeWe group, you don't need to do a thing -- they'll be posted there every Monday. Otherwise, you can sign up to receive these little chats via email.

Details at
https://www.amblesideonline.org/PatioChatsJoin.shtml

We are in the process of moving the email attached to the amblesideonline.org domain over to a new provider.  This may take a day or two.  In the meantime, you are welcome to email us at amblesideonlinemoderators@gmail.com.

We are sorry for the inconvenience!

They’re here!

We promised!
Be sure to click on each link- you’ll see lyrics, articles, and recordings. With love from all of us and much gratitude to Lynn Bruce for her work.

https://www.amblesideonline.org/folksongs


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I'm trying to update my for-sale posting but the Edit button is not visible there. I usually update within the post as books sell but I can't even change the heading on it today.

Where do I find/get the app for the forum?

Thanks!

search function is not working. I have a Mac (12.3.1) and tried the search with Safari, Firefox and Chrome. I tested with the word Washington and nothing comes up.

I get a long list on my 1st gen, ancient iPad and I have no theories on why it doesn't work on the laptop.
Edit: now it's not working on the iPad. It can't find the word Washington again. <sigh>

On AmblesideOnline's website, we say that "This Country of Ours is a classic work for which we have found no equal, and it is an important spine in the AO curriculum." We stand by that statement, and we recommend the book for the very end of Year 2, and for all of Years 3, 4, and 5. 

H. E. Marshall's book was published in the United States in 1917, and it therefore has certain terms and expressions that are no longer in usage today. Over the years, I've wanted to update the book, to add some notes and helps that would enhance the reading for a new generation. 

That project is part-way done. I have completed Volume 1, which is chapters 1-28, in an "Annotated, Expanded, and Updated" version. Here are a few of the things that are added or adjusted in this version:

-the sources of Marshall's many quotes are listed, as accurately as possible.
-the removal of outdated or color-based terms for Native people, replacing them with the tribal name wherever possible.  
-a change in terms that are now considered offensive (such as the term for a Native woman). 
-new information that is pertinent (such as links to Viking discoveries, or how the Spotswood Peace Treaty continues to this day). 
-a Pronunciation Guide for names of people or tribes, and definitions of some words that are not easily understood in the context. 
-in some places, a few sentences or paragraphs that add more to the story, where it's helpful. 
-enhanced punctuation, to make read-aloud easier. 
-a switch to American spellings, rather than British spellings. 

All notes are at the end of each chapter, so as not to disrupt the reading. (One additional change: the title of chapter 17 has been changed to "A Year to be Remembered, and the Peace of Pocahontas Ends.") 

In the process of this project, I have been impressed once again by Marshall's passion for the truth, by her fairness, and by her gift of writing. The story of America is compelling, and she has done a worthy job of telling it. This version seeks to follow in her footsteps. 

This version is now available in paperback, hardcover, and in an inexpensive Kindle version. Volume 2 will be available in a few months, with the third volume completed in a similar time period. Volume 4 will be original material, taking the story beyond 1917, for term 1 of year 6. 

Charlotte Mason wrote, "It is never too late to mend but we may not delay to offer such a liberal and generous diet of History to every child in the country as to give weight to his decisions, consideration to his actions and stability to his conduct; that stability, the lack of which has plunged us into many a stormy sea of unrest." 

In this stormy sea of unrest, here is a new look at "This Country of Ours."


(Please know that anyone can still use the original version of TCOO, and the free version online! But if you want the updated version, it is available on Amazon 
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B45CHNDN )

If you emailed aoforum@amblesideonline.org and didn't get a response, please email again. Our responses are being blocked by gmail and some other email providers. Now that I know that, I can respond through a different account until we reolve the problem. I just sent out responses to everyone I emailed over the last month, hoping to catch most of the failed messages.

I was looking around and I noticed that some people have display titles under their names. Mine is currently “(AO student)”, and I was wondering, is there some way to change that? I looked around and couldn’t find anything, but I often overlook things.

Apparently there site has been updated.

Today is our day for #rememberingwendiao - the day that would have been Wendi Capehart's 60th birthday, and the day that is her first birthday in heaven. Wendi was a co-creator and co-founder of AmblesideOnline, an Advisory member, and our beloved friend. The Advisory members made this video to share just a little about Wendi, her role in AO, and her impact on our lives. We encourage you to share with us what you are doing today to remember Wendi - whether it's to read a psalm, sing a hymn or folk song, go outside into nature, or help a child in need. How we thank God for Wendi Capehart. We will never stop missing her.

https://youtu.be/iVz0_dEfnto


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If you're ordering from Living Book Press, use discount code AOBooks to save 10%. (Once the sale is over, of course!)

On March 30th, which would have been Advisory member/co-founder/co-creator Wendi Capehart’s 60th birthday, we would like to honor her in a special way in the AO Community.

We will have a #RememberingWendiAO Day, and our plan is for it to be a day in which we encourage you and your families to do one of the things that mattered to Wendi.

We suggest that you:

-Read a Psalm - alone, out loud, or with your children. And try your hand at writing it out!
-Sing a hymn.
-Sing a folk song.
-Go outside! And bring a child with you.
-Seek out a child to help, especially a child in need. Find a foster family that you can help! -Read a book about another culture.
-Send a note of encouragement to someone (maybe with the written-out Psalm, as Wendi did!).
-Pray for one another.

And we suggest that you share what you are doing on that day, with a comment, photo, or video, that has the hashtag #RememberingWendiAO. You can share this on here on our AO forum, on our Facebook page, through our Instagram page, on MeWe, or on your own pages with the hashtag above.

We will also share our own Advisory video that day, in which the remaining five of us talked about our deep love for Wendi, and what she meant to us and the Charlotte Mason and AO Community worldwide.

Mark your calendar


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I was perusing the FAQ.  In the section under Social Studies/History there is a note concerning historical accuracy of TCOO.  There is a link to a letter by the advisory that only leads to the main page breakdown of TCOO for the years it's used.

Jennifer Willis

I am not receiving any email notifications any more (a couple of days now). I’ve checked the forum and there has been activity on several threads I’m subscribed to. But I’m not getting the usual emails. Suggestions?