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Homeschool Chat - July 22, 1997
Diana was the guest speaker on the #HMSchool Internet Chat. The topic was discussing making history come alive. This homeschool chat takes place every Tuesday from 8:30pm to 10pm Central Time using IRC software, server
neato.ca.us.another.net, port 7000, and channel (or room) #HMSchool. For more information and/or to receive the homeschooling newsletter & chat schedule, e-mail Carol at jmdcomp@theramp.net. Note: the following chat transcripts have been edited for best readability on a webpage.
Risky: Diana welcome mpease: Is this chat going to be geared more for high schoolers? sleeping: is Giovanna here? TallK: hi Diana maia: hi Diana DianaW: Hi! dmjb: Hi Diana Colleen: hi Risky: I would like to remind everyone of the rules again since there are some new ones here KathyRid: Hi Diana! TallK: Diana I heard you in Winston-salem a little while back and really got fired up on history...thanks Risky: When you want to ask a question or make a comment type a ? or a ! and I will call on you in order to ask Diana DianaW: Whew! I didn't think I'd make it on!!! It's good to see you. maia: ?msg BWindy I typed ?msg blah blah blah TallK: I am just about finished with " What in the World is Going on Here" Risky: Diana is the author of ALOT OF HISTORY MATERIAL Risky: Including some really great history tape sets Risky: Diana would you like to give an over view of what you are about and then we can take questions DianaW: Ok!Hi! My name is Diana Waring, and IÕm a homeschool mom of three wonderful young folks - Isaac (16), Michael (14), and Melody (12). My husband Bill and I have always homeschooled our children... and are really enjoying the fruit of our labor! DianaW: My venture into making history come ALIVE! began nine years ago when some friends and I created an American history folk song tape with a book which explained the history behind each song. (ItÕs now called ÒHistory Alive! Through Music - AmericaÓ... and there are two more that came after: ÒWestward Ho!Ó and ÒMusical Memories of Laura Ingalls WilderÓ...) DianaW: DianaW: As we had opportunity to travel to homeschool conventions and talk to homeschoolers about making American history come alive using music, they shared with us other ways they had found to make history come alive... gardening (!), literature, art and more. What fun it was! DianaW: And it became more and more evident in my own childrenÕs lives as well as other families that I met, that history could be the most fascinating, exciting, integrative subject in our homeschool curriculum. A good friend and I kind of co-oped state history together... and planned fun projects like candlemaking, fun field trips to fascinating forts, fun get togethers like an early American dinner for our families... Risky: Could you give your email address, web address etc.. ... for the transcripts DianaW: Eventually, I began teaching my kids world history, using HillyerÕs ÒA ChildÕs History of the WorldÓ (which I found for $3 in Portland, Oregon at a used book store)... DianaW: There were lots of funny stories from history in it, but I kept wondering, ÒWhat was going on in the Bible during this time?Ó Finally my kids helped me pull all of our history reference books and resources, timelines, study Bibles, etc. together to find out as much as possible about the way events in ancient civilizations lined up with Biblical events. DianaW: We go SO excited as the pieces began to come together for us (after lots and LOTS of study...) - and I began to share with other homeschoolers at conventions about what we had learned. They, in turn, got so excited about how history all fit together and how it all showed GodÕs perfect timing and plan, that they asked me to come home and teach their kids history!!!! Tall-K: Dang diana...you type as fast as you talk!!!!!! DianaW: I'm cheating!!! DianaW: Since that was not possible DianaW: The first series of tapes is called ÒWhat in the WorldÕs Going On Here - A Judeo/Christian Primer of World HistoryÓ and covers the time span from Creation through the French Revolution. Tall-K: I knew it Miamom: lol PJ: Hi DianaW: Since that was not possible DianaW: The first series of tapes is called ÒWhat in the WorldÕs Going On Here - A Judeo/Christian Primer of World HistoryÓ and covers the time span from Creation through the French Revolution. Tall-K: The tapes are great everyone....gotta get them!!!! DianaW: Oops! Tall-K: you just said that Tall-K: hehehe Miamom: lol dmjb: LOL! Tall-K: deja vue Crisper: LOL DianaW: Oops again!!! DianaW: Since that was not possible DianaW: The first series of tapes is called ÒWhat in the WorldÕs Going On Here - A Judeo/Christian Primer of World HistoryÓ and covers the time span from Creation through the French Revolution. DianaW: Ah, the wonders of modern technology!!!! dmjb: ROFL! maia: Oops oops oops Miamom: ok ok we'll get the tapes Miamom: lol maia: LOL I am glad this happens to other people besides just me DianaW: (Whew... I know this is like getting someoneÕs whole life story, but sometimes it helps to know the stories behind the products... right???) DianaW: We also produced a history Òhow-toÓ seminar on audio cassette called, ÒHistory Via the Scenic Route - Getting Off the Textbook InterstateÓ. It gives tons of information about how to make history come alive for your family utilizing literature (with lots of lists and references), art & music (with an explanation of art and music in history from the Renaissance to the present), math and science (with short biographies of scientists and mathematicians t Tall-K: what do you get when you cross amnesia and deja vue? I know I have forgotten this before!!! DianaW: Two winters ago, I felt a strong direction from the Lord to write a book about what weÕve learned in our homeschooling over the past eleven years, plus what we have learned from other homeschooling families weÕve met across the nation. It is entitled ÒBeyond Survival: A Guide to Abundant Life Homeschooling.Ó ItÕs been an incredible blessing to meet lots of moms all over the country who have said that ÒBeyond SurvivalÓ brought them the encouragement DianaW: I'm going to remember that amnesia joke!!! Miamom: I love that book :-) DianaW: Thanks! Miamom: thanks for writing it DianaW: Finally, this spring we put out a unit study curriculum guide called, ÒAncient Civilizations and the BibleÓ to go with the first set of world history tapes. (Actually, Ancient Civ goes with the first two tapes of the four tape series ÒWhat in the WorldÕs Going On Here - Volume OneÓ... and Book Two covering the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and revolutions will be out next spring.) It is a multi-subject, whole family unit study that will take about one ye Tall-K: I heard that book is good DianaW: Thanks again! We're looking forward to using it too!!! DianaW: Our website (for those who would like to know more about all of the above) is: DianaW: www.dianawaring.com DianaW: Email me at: DianaW: diana@dianawaring.com DianaW: If youÕd like to phone, call: DianaW: (605) 642-7583 DianaW: And our address is: DianaW: Diana Waring - History Alive! DianaW: 122 W. Grant Tall-K: You can use that joke to describe history...oh yeah...I remember learning bout that DianaW: Spearfish, SD 57783 DianaW: OK, any questions? DianaW: Cute, real cute! Risky: I have her tapes and her books and they are worth every penny my kids roll on the floor laughing DianaW: I've been told that some children go to bed listening to my Hilarious Homeschool tapes! Risky: Yes you mention in your tapes a few resource I can't seem to find Risky: I haven't seen them offered in the catalog are they Tall-K: Diana I remember you saying you loved Teddy Roosevelt...did you see the Turner show on Rough Riders? DianaW: Well, there goes my reputation!!! Which ones are they? KathyRid: Yes, Diana! My daughter has memorized your Hilarious Homeschool Tape! Risky: Influential Artists, Classical Kids, Classics 101 Tall-K: You made me get out the encylcopedia and read up on him DianaW: TallK - We don't watch TV... and we've missed some GREAT documentaries! Tall-K: im still here Tall-K: that was the old me DianaW: Good! You had me worried! Tall-K: we have a thunder storm rolling in Risky: Could you give me the authors or where I could get them Tall-K: and I snapped off a while ago DianaW: Risky - all of those are available from Lifetime Books & Gifts (at least !) Miamom: good Tall-K: diana I have a friend whose daughter is not going back to public school for her senior year..... Risky: Could you give their phone number or web page if possible DianaW: Classical Kids is a collection of audio/music tapes - many homeschool vendors carry them... the others are harder to find. Tall-K: and I suggested that for history she listen to the WITWIGO tapes.... BWindy: Risky - I need to go ... will I be able to get a transcript of this? DianaW: Lifetime - 1-800-377-0390 Risky: Of course BWIndy Tall-K: and read up on the things you mention to research Risky: are all three available through lifetime Tall-K: and do a timeline on it as she goes DianaW: Risky - Yes! BWindy: I do have some questions - re: unit study and keeping portfolios for PA Law requirements ... can I email you on that Diana - I have not ever done unit study Risky: Thanks I will call tomorrow and spend more money Tall-K: and read the things you suggest on the tapes Miamom: lol DianaW: TallK - Have her take a look at Ancient Civ & the Bible - it's great for high school! Cathy Duffy just did a GREAT review for her newest Jr.Sr. High Curriculum manual Tall-K: do you think that is a good plan for her? KathyRid: BWindy, you can also post messages to Diana on her message board on her website. DianaW: Bwindy - Yes, e-mail may work better for specific details, or call. DianaW: Great Risky!!! mpease: ? BWindy: 4Okay thanks - God Bless! Miamom: Risky I got the frontpage thanks! Risky: yes mpease you had a questions Risky: Great I am glad miamom Tall-K: I will do that diana Tall-K: thanks Risky: mpease you can ask your question mpease: What age is the curriculum guide geared to? DianaW: TallK - It will be an incredible adventure for a high school student to study the way you suggested, and she'll learn far more than in a high school! Tall-K: Do you think the American Girls series are any good for elem girls? Tall-K: I thought so too...wish I had that perspective going into college DianaW: It's for fourth grade students and up, especially weighted for junior and senior high students... but there are LOTS of activities for even younger students, so the whole family can use it together! Risky: Can you discribe a course of study you would recommend for highschoolers or jr. high DianaW: My daughter, Melody, LOVES them (the American Girls)... and it can be a great starting point to get girls interested in history. KarenM_: ? PJ: American Girls has a lot of disobedient to parents authority in them and must be read first and discussed with the child. IMO Miamom: we're doing it as a co-op Miamom: the girls love it! DianaW: Thanks!!! I've not read all of the books - that is a very good warning! dmjb: My daughter loves the American Girls too. Its sparked a real interest in history for her. PJ: My daughter loves them too, and loves the dolls - She had 2 of them Tall-K: My daughter has Felicity and I am sewing dresses for her now...her birthday is Friday and thats what I am giving her for b-day...mommie made clother for doll Miamom: how cute sleeping: my dd has Samantha PJ: There is some of the going against what parents say. I don't say don't read them, just read them first, so these things can be discussed with you dayghter DianaW: Risky - the course of study for highschoolers and junior high would definitely include world history... worldviews... current situations in the world... 1040 window... and more Risky: Where can I get your homeschooling stories tapes PJ: My daughter has Samantha and Molly dmjb: When my daughter read Addie, she cried because slavery was so awful. I think they've been a real plus for her, overall. sleeping: ? Risky: 1040 window Tall-K: so I need to go get sewing...may be up all noght Risky: Karen your question mpease: ? KarenM_: Diana, how does your material compare/contrast with Greenleaf history? DianaW: Risky, are you asking about the stories I told about world history for homeschoolers? DianaW: Blessings Tall-K!!! Risky: no about the funny homeschooling tapes kids fall asleep to Tall-K: just wanted to ask diana about the highschool plan Tall-K: thanks diana Tall-K: hope you get back to NC soon DianaW: Good question! Part of the answer is that Ancient Civ & the Bible covers periods of time that no one else does - like Assyria, Babylon, Persia, Hellenistic Period... Tall-K: you aren't speeking at the conference in charlotte this weekend are you? DianaW: Oh, that is the Hilarious Homeschool Workshop (on tape) - see my website... (or call!) Risky: okY Risky: Sleeping your question DianaW: Tall-K - would love LOVE to come to NC... no, we sleeping: 1040 window? And am interested in the highschool stuff in case I can talk dd into doing HER senoir year at home. DianaW: are home till we go to Toronto in August Tall-K: bummer Tall-K: we are going to a rev war battle reinactment on Aug 1 Tall-K: I have never been to one DianaW: 1040 window refers to the spot in the world where the least amount of Christians live, the most poverty exists, and where mission organizzations are targeting... Risky: what would you recommend for covering taht Risky: that KathyRid: Tall-K, we'll definitely have to get Diana back to NC! I'd love hearing her speak in W-S, too. DianaW: Revolutionary War reinactment??? Cool! Risky: We dress for them in IL DianaW: Risky, speak up! Tall-K: actually they said it was a skermish Risky: My daughter has a gown and all Risky: what do you recommed using to cover the 1040 window Tall-K: sounded like it was a revenge killing to me-it's the House in the Horseshoe DianaW: We love to dress up in Civil War clothes... but I have a hankering for Revolutionary War times costumes!!! Risky: Is it covered in the history guide sleeping: why is it called the 1040 window? Longitude/latttitude? DianaW: 1040 Window materials available from YWAM Publishing - Strongholds of the 1040 Window is the best... (800) 922-2143 Risky: okay great KarenM_: ? DianaW: Yes, actually, we talk in every unit (there are 12) about the 1040 window, and recommend the above book. Risky: Karen M your questions DianaW: Yes, it does have to do with longitude and lattitude... good question! Tall-K: i was at a puppet show with the kids and it was at another site, a civil war battle site, and the lady asked the kids if they knew what the war was about and I shouted out "States Rights" and the lady was speechless till someone yelled slavery KarenM_: Diana, you mentioned that Ancient Civ and the Bible was part of the comparsion/contrast. Is there more? Tall-K: All these people were staring at me like I was crazy Tall-K: :-} Risky: We really need to talk in turn with ? and ! for the sake of the transcripts DianaW: Yes, many homeschooling parents have mentioned to me that the Greenleaf materials were more targeted to elementary audiences... whereas mine really targets and challenges older students. Kellyn: ? Risky: You could very easily read the men of series with her guides KarenM_: ? Risky: Kellyn your turn DianaW: I do recommend several Greenleaf books in Ancient Civ - and I greatly GREATLY appreciate Rob & Cindy Shearer!!! Kellyn: How many tapes are in the Ancient Civ. set? Tall-K: Between you and the Shearers...the homeschool kids in this generation will have a greater love for history! DianaW: Actually, Ancient Civ is a book. It is the study guide to go with the tape series (with 4 tapes) - What in the World's Going On Here? Miamom: Amen! Risky: Karen M your turn dmjb: Don't forget Beautiful Feet, Tall-K KarenM_: Is it basically the same approach....just for older students? DianaW: Thanks Tall-K and Miamom! Tall-K: and their parents too!! DianaW: Well, we spent months trying to come up with an approach that I would like to use myself... and we integrated what we've learned about the four learning styles in every unit... so I would have to say it is quite a bit different. Tall-K: Thank you for coming and all your work Risky...I gotta go sew Felicity's dress DianaW: There is lots of humor, lots of research, lots of geography, lots of drama and art... Risky: What will the second book cover the second set of tapes?? maia: ? Risky: We are going to do the first book this fall KarenM_: ? Risky: Maia your question maia: I am sorry - I had a phone call and missed some - do you need the tapes AND the book? DianaW: It will be in a very similar style to what Ancient Civ is, but will cover from the time of the early church, the fall of the Roman Empire, the Byzantines, the Middle Ages, Crusades, the Renaissance and Reformation, the age of industrialization...up to the French Revolution.l maia: and also..... maia: i have only ONE student - 15 yr old boy - going into 10th grade - can we just jump in at the beginning? tomatomom: Hi tomatomom: Is that you Missik? DianaW: Yes, the book is dependent upon the tapes - I had so many stories on the tapes that are integral to understanding the culture from a biblical perspective... DianaW: Absolutely!!!! Risky: Karen your turn missik: Hey mater:) maia: OK Diana- makes sense DianaW: Call or e-mail if you have more questions... Thanks! KarenM_: How much time do you suggest per day? DianaW: It will depend upon your family... and the ages of your children, but we've set it up to be very self-directed by the students... Perhaps 1-3 hours per day (absolutely depends on the age of students!!!) DianaW: Do you mean time for prep or time spent by student? KarenM_: ? Risky: Diana, alot of the moms have older students in here. What would you recommend for them to do? Would you recommend your timelines and do they follow the books better than others? Miamom: ? Risky: Karen go ahead first KarenM_: Is this an integrated curriculum covering more than history, or do you suggest 1-3 hours of history study each day. I have one homeschooler left...10th grade. DianaW: Risky, are you asking about our Maps/Timeline Pack? Risky: I think so could you explain it DianaW: KarenM- this unit study covers far more than history! DianaW: It covers literature, art history, some music, creative writing... Risky: Could you explain what it does cover KarenM_: ? Risky: sorry Risky: KarenM KarenM_: How much time for prep? How much for the student? sleeping: ? Risky: Miamom your question next DianaW: Each unit is divided up into four parts DianaW: Each part will require not a lot of prep time, and that part will probably last for one week... Risky: Miamom your turn Miamom: are there outside materials that need to be gathered? DianaW: The student, since they will be making their own selections about what is interesting to them DianaW: will be able to choose how much time to spend... We really want them to ENJOY what they're learning!!! Miamom: yes DianaW: For the first part of the unit, there are many library books suggested, with age appropriateness, notations, etc. DianaW: It will take a trip to the library to order them (interlibrary loan), or find them. Risky: Do you discribe more of how to do it in the book or in the Beyond Survival book DianaW: Apart from that, the third part of the unit does a lot of hands-on... you may need some art supplies. Risky: Is there alot of writing KarenM_: ? Risky: sleeping your turn sleeping: for my 13- we are currently in a medeival unit loosly following Beautiful Feet, and intend to go from there into BF Geography, then into BF Ancient. Does your material cover the same areas? Would it be appropriate to combine, or wait and repeat at a higher grade level? DianaW: Ancient Civ has all of this information and MORE! to help the families use it... also, I'm available by e-mail or phone. Risky: Laurie welcome Blue1: Hi KarenM_: And these hands-on...are they high school level too? DianaW: Good questions sleeping... You might want to get ahold of Ancient Civ from a friend and make that decision yourself - or call me and we can be more specific. sleeping: I am also interested in it because of possibly adding my 17 DianaW: Absolutely! KarenM - my "test market" has shown that high schoolers are going to have a blast doing this stuff! sleeping: and using yours with her Risky: Are they doing alot of research and writing DianaW: The difference I find between this and BF is that I've integrated far more subjects, and far more civilizations in the FLOW of history - and from the perspective that God has been bringing it together for His purposes. DianaW: Risky - Yes, there are lots of possible research suggestions - each student in the family chooses the one they want to do... and TONS of creative writing that is very fun, very humorous, very inticing to young folks. Risky: Diana have you ever seen the books by Rosemary Sutcliff DianaW: Whew! You guys are good! DianaW: Yes, Risky, and I like her books for children - NOT for adults! Risky: Wouldn't want you to get bored Risky: what ages do you think they are for DianaW: (I think Rosemary Sutcliff is the one who had some really questionable books for adults... I might be wrong on my author, and if so forgive me!!!) DianaW: Well, I think that if a children's book is interesting and well written, everyone in the family can benefit from reading it! I've learned some of my best "stuff" from kids' books!!!\ Risky: Some of the titles are Outcast, The Lantern Bearer, Warrior Scarlett is that the same lady DianaW: Hmmm... I'm stumped. Risky: Laurie do you know anything about her books DianaW: Let's see if I can find the name the author I'm thinking of. Blue1: Who? DianaW: Oops - I was thinking of Mary Renault!!! Forgive me!!! Risky: Rosemary Sutcliff Risky: She has alot of books in Elijah and Greenleaf DianaW: Rosemary Sutcliff is an EXCELLENT author... I just forgot which one was questionable! Miamom: lol Risky: They recommend her pretty highly Crisper: You're entitled Judith: We like her, risky DianaW: Everyone makes mistakes these days, I just make more than my share!!!! Risky: But sometimes you order some books and they are way below grade level Risky: what grade level are they for Judith Risky: I am with you Diana Judith: I think for closer to jr. high for independent reading DianaW: That's why I tried in Ancient Civ to give a recommendation that would focus on who the books are written for, and IF they are good for the whole family. DianaW: Thanks Judith, for knowing this stuff!!!! Judith: I just found a retelling of beowulf by her, risky Risky: What is it called Risky: Where did you get it sleeping: Judith- what title, please? Judith: Beowulf. :) Judith: retold by Rosemary Sutcliff maia: :D DianaW: Makes sense! Crisper: Where Judith sleeping: Isn't that on the BF list? Judith: it's out of print but I found it used missik: I know I missed the beginning of this, but about what age would this curriculum be good to start? Mine are young yet, but I like to plan for the future:) Risky: I don't know Risky: about the bf list that is Kellyn: BF? DianaW: If your oldest child is not yet in fourth grade, wait! However, once the oldest hits that time, then the rest of the youngsters can join in the fun - the stories, the art, the drama, the cooking!!! sleeping: Beautiful Feet DianaW: Did we just lose Risky? sleeping: yep Judith: Diana, could a person use your history tapes with kids as an overview sleeping: she'll be back dmjb: LOoks that way, Diana DianaW: Absolutely! Regardless of age or other curriculum, families have said that my tapes brought the whole fabric of history together for them DianaW: and made it make sense! Judith: what age children would probably enjoy them DianaW: Hi Annmarie! dmjb: I'm planning on listening to the tapes with my 7 yo when we drive cross-country in October missik: that sounds great Diana... thanks... is the format in a historical timeline? We are hoping to make more of an effort to fill in the gaps in ancient and world history that seem to be the norm DianaW: It always amazes me to hear of how families have fun listening to these tapes, and the discussions that come about after listening. DianaW: Absolutely missik! I went through history CHRONOLOGICALLY so that it all hangs together! DianaW: Hi Risky! Risky: Sorry I got kicked missik: oh wonderful! Kellyn: wb Risky! Risky: The nerve of this server DianaW: I'd be lost for sure if it happened to me!!! missik: WB Risky dmjb: LTNS, Risky! LOL! Crisper: Welcome Back sleeping: said it was a buffer error Risky: Did I miss anything sleeping: I logged Risky: One of my many errors sleeping: & will send jarredsmom: good-night everybody...my eyes are closing... Risky: could you send me the part I missed I can cut and paste it in DianaW: Blessings! tomatomom: nite Jarredsmom missik: what about using the books as reference now? I have many Usborne books that are "too old" for my kids. but we use them as reference. Can this be used the same way? sleeping: OK KarenM_: Bye Jarredsmom! Risky: Diana when will the second book be out and could you discribe the maps and timeline packs DianaW: Yes! I just met a family that is going to use Ancient Civ as part of their Bible devotions - with their young kids! Judith: night all! missik: I would love to know about the timelines too Risky: night judith DianaW: Ok, Risky... Good night Judity missik: wow, nothing like making history, Bible and family time come alive at once! DianaW: Second book will be out by next March (please pray, I'm just a homeschool mom trying to make good!!!! DianaW: Maps/Timeline Packs: Each of the twelve units has a mapping section KarenM_: I can relate to that Diana!!! Risky: understood and forgiven DianaW: and I thought it would be a whole lot easier to have a bunch of outline maps available for the right locations Risky: So you need the maps and timeline pask Miamom: :-) Risky: pack DianaW: rather than having to come up with them all yourselves. DianaW: So, the Map pack has 12 maps (to correspond with the 12 units) DianaW: plus a Timeline to fill out Kellyn: ? Risky: Is the timeline blank? Please say no DianaW: the timeline has the dates on it, but you supply the events, people, etc. Risky: Kelly your question Kellyn: how big is this timeline? notebook size? DianaW: Risky, the timeline has more than blank paper, but not much!!! Risky: Two stories Kellyn Kellyn: hehe DianaW: No, Risky! The Timeline will fit on your door (closet door???) Kellyn: we already have one timeline in our bathroom.... Risky: your bathroom??? DianaW: It's the size of a Rand McNally world map, turned on its' side DianaW: Bathroom? Risky: That was my question Kellyn: yes, great reading material :0) the B.C. period goes around the whole room... DianaW: Well, I suppose that's a great place to sit and gaze! Risky: Why in the bathroom Kelly missik: so this timeline doesn't have characters,etc with it? Kellyn: only walls withouth windows, etc. dmjb: ROFL! DianaW: Missik - we were going to do it, ran out of time and $$$ missik: LOL sleeping: I did that with Morse code Kellyn: it is a great conversation getter.... Risky: Just don't get desperate for toilet paper Kellyn: hehe dmjb: LOL! LOL! DianaW: WE are all LOL in this room! missik: I can understand that diana... I waas just curious... I am NOT artsy in that kind of sense... missik: ROFL Risky DianaW: Can I use that it iin my next history seminar??? Risky: sure dmjb: I guess I should have been logging in here long before tonight! I see I've been missing a great time! DianaW: There is a company with a product that will go with this timeline... Risky: Stay till after 11:00 we all get crazy then DianaW: e-mail me for the name since I can't find it at the moment! Risky: okay Risky: what do you mean by products missik: Diana... do you have an e-mail address or a web site that i could refer to with any questions I might have later on? DianaW: www.dianawaring.com Kellyn: can't figure out where to put A.D. timeline tho, hehe DianaW: email - diana@dianawaring.com sleeping: ceiling Miamom: lol DianaW: floor Risky: What age are the classical kids tapes for sleeping: not floor- too many splashes! Risky: water proof it and put it in the shower dmjb: Write the A.D. in markers on your shower curtain! Kellyn: floor's occupied, maybe another bathroom??? DianaW: Every age!!! How much do YOU know about Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky? PJ: floods in my bathroom Risky: More than I would like to know my daughter loves classical music Risky: and then her next favorite is John Tesh sleeping: my current favorite is Greig dmjb: Ewwww.... DianaW: Well, I thought the stories were great and the music is fabulous! Risky: Okay so they are not just for little ones dmjb: Last week my 7 yo wanted to listen to Madama Butterfly. DianaW: I've really gotten into opera... I know, I know... Risky: Which is better classical kids or classics 101 or are they very different Kellyn: that was the last concerto I played, sleleping... dmjb: I was thrilled - maybe I'll have someone to go to the opera with! dmjb: Puccini rule! DianaW: Risky, I hate to admit this, but I don't have a clue at the moment what classics 101 is... give me a minute Risky: You talked about it on Textbook Highway tapes missik: oh, I missed that... I was looking at diana's website... are we talking about the Classical tapes that you can get through GCB? Risky: no these are through lifetime books and gifts DianaW: Oh, yes... It's NorthStar Recordings - should be available from Lifetime Books Risky: Do they have a web page or not DianaW: Lifetime does not have a website... missik: hmmm... not the sameas the "Beethoven lived upstairs" and that series? DianaW: GCB probably carries classical kis maia: ? DianaW: kids,oops! DianaW: Missik - yes! Risky: Are the sets really different missik: oh, now i have to get my catalog out PJ: I love that series with Bethoven Lives Upstairs Risky: maia your turn DianaW: Classical Kids Collections - Missik ! Risky: PJ do you have tapes or vhs maia: Diana - is there any kind of guide to go with the Interstate tape set? DianaW: Not yet... give me a few years!!!! PJ: I check out the CD's from the library on this series Risky: maia you just have to write fast and take notes Risky: oh neat Risky: I should try that maia: OK :) Risky: How many are there missik: ok, and is this series for music theory, or music history? DianaW: People often say the reason they like my tapes is that they can stop me and rewind!!! missik: I can't get those at the library here PJ, are they worth buying? Risky: So true or catch their breath KathyRid: LOL! PJ: 4 0r 5 I think Risky: neat missik: LOL Diana PJ: yes Risky: I have only seen two of them PJ: my kids love them maia: on the Clasical Kids series - if you get the Teacher's Guides for them - they are packed with great great stuff DianaW: Missik - which series are we talking about now? The History Via the Scenic Route has a one hour portion dealing with art and music history from the Renaissance to the present Miamom: I don't see the interstate tape set at your site... Risky: Where did you get them maia maia: Risky - i got them from GCB DianaW: Miamom - it's called "History Via the Scenic route, getting off the Textbook Interstate" Risky: I don't see them where are they listed Miamom: oh ok DianaW: Kathy, help!!! maia: Risky they were listed along with the tapes/CDs, in the music section but they don't seem to put them in every issue :( PJ: missik, if your kids really don't get into classical music to much (like mine) they hear an interesting story about the musician that holds their interest, and their music is playing in the background through the whold tape. missik: Diana... I think I am talking about several series at once.... I have seen the Beethoven, etc series, and wondered if they were worth it... thought that was what you were all talking about originally. But i am interested in what the Classical Kids Collection is about maia: i taught a co-op class last year from the CL. Kids Vivaldi tape - it was so popular - they are begging for another one this year DianaW: The difference between the Classics 101 and Classical Kids is that Classics 101 is an actual biography of the musician, Classical Kids tells a "fanciful" story - dramatizes it. KathyRid: It's called History Via the Scenic Route, under the History section or under Catalog section. Risky: What age group is classics 101 for Risky: How many tapes in each DianaW: Again, any one who is not familiar with the life of the musician... they are extremely well done, and were done just a short time ago, so there's more "glitter" than the old Music Masters. DianaW: It's one tape at a time... I think there were three a few years ago, don't know what's available now... missik: ok, Classical Kids is the one I was thinking of.... KathyRid: Risky, there is a description of the Interstate tapes at http://www.dianawaring.com/history/tapes.html DianaW: North Star Recordings is in Rhode Island if you want to find out more!!! Risky: I have only heard of the Bach and Beetovan lives upstairs tapes what are the others called DianaW: Thanks Kathy! Risky: someone said there were several DianaW: Risky - the Mozart one is about the Magic Flute, and Vivaldi's is the Ring of Mystery... DianaW: Tchaikovsky is T visits America (or something like that..) missik: Halleljah Handel missik: Mozart's Magic Fantasy DianaW: That's right! Ibought it and haven't listened to it yet!! Risky: and you got them all from GCB DianaW: they would be a great place to start! Risky: do you know who makes them missik: I am looking at the catalog... you can get the whole series for $137.00 Risky: Is that video or cd and how many missik: Children's bookstore Distribution Risky: do you have a number or web site missik: let's see... it says... DianaW: Do you know, I was so busy trying to find out how to get in to this chatroom, that I didn't eat dinner!!! I'm starving - any more questions for me??? missik: all 6 cassettes Risky: Are the classical kids and the Beetovan lives upstairs the same thing DianaW: Yes Risky: okay great Risky: I thought they were different DianaW: :o) DianaW: Just goes to show... missik: Beethoven lives upstaairs is the first tape Risky: what is the back one DianaW: It's a WONDERFUL video too! DianaW: Hallelujah Handel is the latest one Crisper: Thank you DianaW, for your service and making our schooling a bit easier for us Risky: Diana's tapes are really good we laughed all the way to chicago the other day kids love them DianaW: They don't really go in order - get them as you can missik: oh, then you can get the whole CD set for $223 DianaW: Blessings to you all! It's so good to be among friends!!!! Risky: Thank you Diana maia-brb: thanks a lot Diana missik: thanks so much diana Kellyn: thanks Diana Risky: That is alot for 6 cds sleeping: Blessings! dmjb: Thanks Diana. Miamom: thanks Diana Miamom: have a good supper :-) Risky: I hope you will come back again KarenM_: Thanks, Diana! tomatomom: Thank you Diana sleeping: thank you much! Risky: Who makes them DianaW: My husband just pointed out that since we are in the middle of nowhere (SD), we're 1000 miles from any of you!!! Come visit when you can!!!! KathyRid: Thanks Diana! PJ: thanks for coming DianaW: WE'll put the teapot on and have a delightful chat - just like here! Risky: Don't tempt us I would love to get away for awhile Miamom: that would be fun Kellyn: same here SIGH missik: Risky it says you get the CD rom for the PC, whic hI guess is an interactive, and then a bunch of teachers notes... still I bit high I think too.... Crisper: It's a small world DianaW: Signing off! Come visit me at my website or e-mail! PJ: bye |
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