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Posted in 6th grade 7th grade 8th grade Book Reviews Religion

Introduce Middle-School Students to Biblical Heroes

In Biblical Heroes: Stories of Faith and Courage, Mark Hart introduces children to Abel, Isaac, Joseph, Miriam, Ruth, David, Josiah, Jeremiah, Daniel, Esther, Mary, The…

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Posted in Art History

Norman Rockwell Lesson Plans

Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) was one of America’s leading illustrators, who created many of the covers for the Saturday Evening Post and also commented on social…

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Posted in Book Reviews

In Plain Sight – New Catholic Teen Romantic Mystery

In Plain Sight by Leslea Wahl is the third book in her Finding Faith series, but you don’t need to have read the previous two…

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Posted in Practical Tips

Teaching Children to Use Their Imagination When Praying the Rosary

I write Catholic fiction. Before I type my first word, I spend a lot of time visualizing a scene. I look up people, time periods,…

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Posted in 1st grade 2nd grade 3rd grade 4th grade Book Reviews Religion

Help Children Learn about Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary

Jumping into Joy: Caitlyn and Peter’s Rosary Adventures, written by Theresa Linden and illustrated by Kelsey Doherty, is an innovative way to teach young children…

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Posted in Art

Take a Virtual Tour of the Vatican Museums

While it is nowhere near the same as being there in person, you can now take your children on a virtual tour of the Vatican…

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Posted in Conferences / Organizations

Free REFRESH! 2025 Online Conference

The Free REFRESH! 2025 Online Conference is on Thursday, February 13th. Sponsored by Homeschool Connections. Register Today! THE 2025 REFRESH CONFERENCE IS HERE. We look…

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Posted in Religion The Homeschooling Life

Try Prayer! It Works! Contest

Contest from Family Rosary Holy Cross Ministries This year’s theme, “Prayer, My Pathway to Peace,” will help you and your family unite in a deeper…

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Posted in Charlotte Mason Homeschool Academies

CMEC Membership Opens February 6, 2025

From the Charlotte Mason Educational Collaborative (CMEC): As we settle into 2025, many parents are already thinking about homeschooling plans and curriculum choices for next…

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Cardinal Newman Society Scholarship Contest

The Cardinal Newman Society’s Ninth Annual Scholarship Contest is open for applications! This contest seeks to award one lucky recipient a potential $20,000 off college…

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