Posted in The Homeschooling Life

An Education in Life

by Anne Marie Miller When we visited relatives last Christmas, I thought about how good it is to be with others, even if we aren’t constantly…

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Posted in Practical Tips

Bronson Alcott’s Maxims for Education

I had the pleasure of visiting Orchard House, the home of Louisa May Alcott, in Concord, Massachusetts, this summer. While I was there, I saw…

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Posted in Curriculum Resources

Free Homeschool Lesson Plans from Tan Books

Struggling to figure out how to plan your homeschool year? While it can be wonderful to create your own curriculum tailored to your individual child(ren),…

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Posted in The Homeschooling Life

What to Do When Your Friends Stop Homeschooling

It’s hard when your friends stop homeschooling. Here’s how to cope.

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Posted in Resources

Use Holy Heroes in Your Homeschool

Holy Heroes has created a free PDF to illustrate how you can use their products in your homeschool by subject and age.

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Posted in Book Reviews Religion

Help Your Children Love the Eucharist

The lives of the saints can help demonstrate the truth of the Eucharist and help foster devotion in both children and adults.

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Posted in English High School Religion Resources

Tan Courses Buy One Get One Free

The cultivation of wisdom and knowledge has been an integral part of the Church since its beginnings. The great saints and doctors of the Church have long propagated faith and reason as both playing a vital role in the Catholic Tradition. Delve into Scripture, moral theology, Church teachings, history, and more with this vast selection of faith-filled courses. 

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Incorporating Jane Austen in Your Homeschool

Jane Austen is a perennial favorite of homeschool students and their parents because of great stories, wit—and wisdom! Today’s lovely guest is author Haley Stewart, to share a wonderful resource she has created: Jane Austen’s Genius Guide to Life!

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Posted in 1st grade 2nd grade Book Reviews Kindergarten Preschool Religion Science

Little Spark of Life – A Pro-Life Picture Book

Little Spark of Life by Courtney Siebring, published by Paraclete Press, is a pro-life picture book that features a mom and dad explaining about the developing baby in the mommy’s tummy to an older brother.

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Posted in 1st grade 2nd grade 3rd grade Book Reviews Kindergarten Preschool Religion Science

Celebrate God’s Gift of the Seasons

A charming new picture book written by Glenys Nellist and published by Paraclete Press helps young children celebrate the beauty of God’s gift of creation.

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