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My Book of Centuries by SCM
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It is a laminated heavy card stock. It’s strong enough that I can’t tear it.
Any feedback from those of you who have one?
I’m very pleased with how the new updated version turned out all around. The cover is very sturdy and the smaller size is perfect. Does my opinion count? 😉
Okay, can someone point me to some inspiration for beginning a BOC and a simple ‘how to’ for getting going? It is one thing we have just never done and with Makayla heading into 8th I know she could get a lot out of one.
Is there anything related to it on the new 12 dvd set? (I’m stalking the mailbox for my copy…. even though it just shipped today…lol).
Tristan, it’s really simple. I schedule a 20-30 block on Fridays where dd13 adds to her BOC from all that she’s read during the week. So, if we’ve introduced a new composer and artist, she will list them where they belong. If she’s read a book set in that time period, it goes on the list. If she learns about Julius Casear or Hannibal she adds them where they belong on the list side. If we’re learning about WWII, she puts those on the grid side. We use the grid side for events mainly. If there is an interesting artifact, she can draw it on the list side at the bottom. It’s her own record of learning so hers looks different from mine. I can honestly say that this has been the most helpful thing for me personally in my learning.
Check out the samples here. When I return home in a few weeks, I can email you some pics of my dd’s book of centuries if you’d like.
That’s the best description of using a BOC! When we’ve actually keep up with our’s, we enter these things as we go, but I like your idea of Friday BOC time much better. It’s almost an interference the way we’ve done it. Maybe we’d be more diligent having a set time for this activity.
Our eldest daughter studied the Veritas Press timeline cards while our younger two were in CC a few years ago. She kept a journal/copybook that held each event, Bible verses, poetry, and pics that came to mind while she studied the cards. It was one of her favorite highschool activities. She said she learned so much that way. “Keeping” has been a huge part of her learning. This was her way to “keep” history organized in her mind. Writing it out and decorating it was a huge part of her understanding of time and place.
Okay, my post isn’t meant to take away from your BOC, Christie. It’s meant to say, “Thanks” for the suggestions of use and to encourage everyone to pursue some form of BOC. It’s so important.
I have found having a set time on Fridays works so much better for us than entering as we go. Dd does keep a sticky note by her desk to jot a quick reminder (name or event, etc) to refer to as needed, but overall, she simply uses the Friday time to think back and recall what to add. I’m a list maker so the BOC I designed reflects that. It’s very similar to what charlotte’s students did in composition books, except I added a list chart. My BOC doesn’t have a place for maps either as we do that seperately, but it could be added if using the ebook version.
Thanks! That is helpful! Off to download the sample. And YES, I would love pictures when you’re back home… I hope you’re having a wonderful time right now though!
I just received mine. I was concerned about the spiral cover ripping off before I ordered it but the cover is very sturdy. It is glossy and thick and I can’t see it ripping off or tearing at all. I love the way the book is set up and am really looking forward to using it.
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