Introduction to the Celts

The Celts were the first Europeans to emerge from the Alps in recorded history. There were two distinct times in Celtic culture, the first being the Hallstatt dating from 1200 B.C. to 475 B.C. Hallstatt Celts were known for their geometric art style and expert craftsmanship of metals. As the Hallstatt era came to an end, a new cultural style known as the La Tene period started to emerge.

Creating an Oral History

For a student of history to truly understand and appreciate the Oral History of a family and Folk, he or she should engage in creating one. Have the student create a family history and memorize the stories from his/her family. The following is a recipe for an Oral History.

History with the Classical Method

The Classical Method (CM) emphasizes the learning of History. History is the story of our World from its origins to its present state. The Well Trained Mind by Susan Wise Bauer suggests the following format to teach History: Ancients 5000 BCE- 400 CE Medieval/Early Renaissance 400 CE-1600 Late Renaissance/Early Modern, 1600-1850 Modern 1850- Present day For instance, 1st grade-Ancients, 2nd -Medieval, 3rd -Late Ren., and 4th -Modern.

Homemade Craft Compounds

Easy and cheap to make modelling compounds and glues.

Everyone’s a Critic!

Using this printable pdf document your child can write a critical review of a movie. Very useful for encouraging critical thinking.

Write a 5-line poem

Write a 5-line poem in the following manner...

Reading Fluency and Comprehension

Teaching a child to read is the single most important job a parent-teacher has! Here are some easy ways to get a slow reader to pick up that pace and learn to love reading.

Become a S-H-A-R-P Speller!

Creating a good spelling regimen can be difficult. This guide should take some of the pain out of learning to spell.

Teaching Heritage

Ten easy ways to teach your child about their heritage.

Fostering Odinist Children

In our fast paced world, we tend to neglect the most beautiful expression of our Ancestors: our children. Many families are at a loss on how to involve children in our Ways because many of us were not raised Odinist. In the following, some ideas will be put forth, so Odinist families can begin building the future of our Folk.

Children’s Blot

A blot designed for children which they can conduct themselves.

Folk Building

Folk building is a basic concept that should be a vital concern for all folkish people. The theory of folk building is to create a community within a community. This concept is based on a web structure starting with the individual. Each person that makes up a Folk Community contributes to his or her family.