Goss Homeschool Academy

We are looking forward to another wonderful concert this month!!!  The theme of this performance will be the instrument families and there are some wonderful activities in the curriculum packet!  Click here to access the packet from the Nashville Symphony! The selections of the performance and teaching tips are included in the packet.  I love to give my own spin on some of the songs with my kids!  We'll be making the instruments as instructed in the activity guide and also using some other active listening techniques while we familiarize ourselves with the music. My kids are excited that they already are very familiar with Verdi's Triumphal March!  We studied Verdi in Term 1 this year! Antonín Dvorák | Slavonic Dance, Op. 72, No. 7 This is a fun song showcasing all the instruments of the orchestra!  Watching the video above allows students to see each family within the orchestra.  Point out the strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion! ...

Nature and natural history are a HUGE part of our homeschool experience and field trips!  I thought I would highlight a few of our favorite resources and areas for you to explore and plan for your children or groups!!! View this post on Instagram #naturewalk to prepare for our #wildandfree hike on Monday! We will be with our #wildexplorersclub and would love to have you join us! A post shared by RaeAnna Goss (@sewingmamaraeanna) on Nov 3, 2018 at 12:43pm PDT 1. Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary Brentwood, TN This nature preservation park hosts monthly hikes and other well planned activities!  They have an easy system for signing up with a scheduled event or you can contact them for a private group! 2. Radnor Lake Brentwood, TN The main visitor's center has a wonderful exhibit to visit as a family and learn about the history of the lake and you can also set up field trips with their aviary center.  The r...

Making our music playlist for our hymns, folk songs, and composers is one of my favorite Friday night activities! The kids and daddy are downstairs having pizza movie night and I get to geek out on all the wonderful music that we will listen to for the rest of the 2018/2019 school year! The beauty of spreading this feast is found in daily life when my daughter is singing one of the songs as she plays with dolls, or my son uses the lyrics to a folk song to help narrate a story from his history reading! It all comes together beautifully at the "table" and if you are not using music as part of your daily school life I hope you will give it a try! Composer  The composer this term is Fauré who is a French composer from the late 1800s to early 1900s. I truly appreciate the free education that can be found for busy moms and encourage you to listen to podcasts about composers and artists as you plan your term for your kids!  I love sharing my favorites with you and if you c...