Posted in Book Reviews High School

The Ultimate Blindside – New Teen Fiction

This follow-up to The Perfect Blindside and The eXtreme Blindside by Leslea Wahl continues the story of Jake Taylor, an international snowboarding icon, and his…

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Posted in 1st grade 2nd grade Kindergarten Preschool Religion Resources

Introduce Young Children to St. Benedict

Benedict & The Rule Uncover the life and remarkable legacy of one of history’s most well-known and loved saints. Benedict & the Rule is a gorgeously illustrated…

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Posted in Religion The Homeschooling Life

Nurturing Pro-Life Values: Lessons from St. Fiacre’s Garden

Raising children requires time, attention, and love. Most importantly, raising children in our Catholic faith and who understand and hold pro-life values requires each of…

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Posted in Curriculum

Newman Guide Recommended Homeschool Providers

Newman Guide Recommended Curriculum Providers make available authentically Catholic, complete grade-level programs or individual courses for homeschool families and schools. The Cardinal Newman Society’s policy…

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Posted in Home Economics Religion Resources

The Catholic Kids’ Cookbook: Holy Days and Heavenly Food

One of the easiest ways to incorporate liturgical living into our daily lives is by making food connected to the Church calendar. Cooking and baking…

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Posted in Practical Tips Writing

How to Teach Writing

Teaching writing can inspire fear in many homeschooling parents. Those who struggle with writing may wonder how they can possibly teach their children. Even for…

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Posted in 8th grade Book Reviews English High School Social Studies / History

Timeless Historical Fiction for Teens

Looking for some inspiring, enjoyable Catholic fiction for your teenage daughter? Playing by Heart by Carmela Martino may be just what you are looking for….

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

New Picture Book for Epiphany

One Star, Three Kings: The Journey of Epiphany – by Rebecca Grabill, illustrated by Isabella Grout, published by Paraclete Press ( https://paracletepress.com/) – This picture…

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

Two Charming New Catholic Picture Books

Anyone who has read If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (or any of the similar books) by Laura Numeroff knows how fun this type…

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Posted in 1st grade 2nd grade 3rd grade Book Reviews

Help Children Explore Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary

Sharing the Sorrow is the second book in Theresa Linden’s Caitlyn and Peter’s Rosary Adventures series, a follow-up to Jumping into Joy (about the Joyful…

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