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Charlotte Mason Educational Conference 2007 Lecture


Speakers: Deborah Dobbins Biography
Deborah Dobbins has taught at Perimeter Christian School in Duluth, GA for 6 years. She enjoyed teaching 2nd grade for five years and this year has exclusively taught nature studies to 1st and 2nd graders in the Enrichment Art program. Deborah has a Master's in Education from the University of South Carolina. & Holly Anne Dobbins Biography
Holly Anne Dobbins was a student at Perimeter Christian School. She is being homeschooled during her high school years which enables her the opportunity to be an assistant teacher in the nature studies classes with her mother. HollyAnne's cumulative review describing the nature study process was published in the Spring 2007 Charlotte Mason Educational Review. HollyAnne has a passion for nature studies, art, and ballet.
Topic: Teaching Nature Study to First and Second Graders Deborah and HollyAnne will demonstrate techniques used in teaching Enrichment Art/Nature Studies classes for 1st and 2nd grade students. This class includes:
  1. – a devotion
  2. – 1 minute observation of nature
  3. – sharing from observation
  4. – mixing watercolors
  5. – nature book handwriting lesson
  6. – watercolor painting using drybrush method
Supplies needed: nature study book, Prang professional OVL-8 semi-moist watercolors and a size 2 brush.

   

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