by Jodi Marvel | Mar 31, 2023 | force and beauty
Hello Spring! The Marvel Academy had an extended spring break – skipping a March Force/Beauty – to prep for moving 1600 miles south in April! You will find below a download for the April/May Force & Beauty that includes two hymns, two folk songs, two...
by Jodi Marvel | Feb 1, 2023 | force and beauty
Welcome to February, the longest month of the homeschooling year! While it may be tempting to drop all your typical homeschool patterns and hide under a blanket, perhaps you need a change of perspective instead of a change in scenery. God just may have a mysterious...
by Jodi Marvel | Jan 4, 2023 | force and beauty
Take me out to the ball game! Take me out with the crowd! We are deep into January’s snowy frigid darkness and I’m dreaming of summer! Instead of complaining we are choosing to sing the familiar baseball tune (with its original verses) and laugh through...
by Jodi Marvel | Dec 1, 2022 | force and beauty
It should come as no surprise that the month of December can be crazy busy! It is easy to get swept up in parties, gifts, concerts, to-do lists, baking, and more. Slow down and remember you don’t have to do it all. Choose a few things and do them well! I created the...
by Jodi Marvel | Oct 30, 2022 | force and beauty
Do you know anyone who doesn’t like poetry? Our poet this month might just convert them into poetry lovers! Enter Vachel Lindsay. Vachel Lindsay (1879-1931) was an American traveling bard known for his dramatic performances of poetry and music. His love of story...
by Jodi Marvel | Sep 30, 2022 | force and beauty
What does Queen Elizabeth II have in common with Oberon, the Titanic, and the Nicene Creed? Nothing. Unless you are exploring the October edition of Force and Beauty! American poet Edna St. Vincent Millay is our focus for October. She was recognized for her poetry as...