Posted in High School Resources

Cardinal Newman Society Essay Scholarship Contest

The Cardinal Newman Society just announced its Essay Scholarship Contest for high school seniors!

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Help Making a Schedule

Is making a schedule and keeping it part of your new year’s plans for your homeschool? This podcast from Homeschooling Saints can help you do just that!

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Posted in Religion Resources

A Garden for Mary

Dreaming of spring? Start planning a Mary garden with this lovely book!

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Posted in Book Reviews Music

Lovely Picture Book about History of Musical Notation

In a new picture book, The First Notes: The Story of Do, Re, Mi, Andrews and her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton, share the story of how the musical scale came to be.

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Cozy Christmas Caper

he characters in this series are wonderful—from the main protagonists to the supporting cast, they all help to bring the story to life. I especially appreciate the positive messages and life-lessons that the author weaves into her stories.

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Posted in Religion Resources

Jesse Tree Resources

A Jesse Tree is an easy way to trace salvation history during the Advent season.

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Posted in Religion The Homeschooling Life

Advent Adventures and Resources

The spiritual journey of Advent is about to begin. What a precious time for our families to grow closer to each other, as we prepare our hearts to receive the child Jesus at Christmas!

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The Adventure Continues

Antony Kolenc has a new adventure to add to his wildly popular middle-grade series, The Harwood Mysteries. The newest installment, The Merchant’s Curse, is brimming with danger and a puzzling mystery that will keep the reader guessing.

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

Introduce Children to the Women Doctors of the Church

There are four women Doctors of the Church: Hildegard of Bingen, Catherine of Siena, Teresa of Avila, and Therese of Lisieux. In a new picture book, The Women Doctors of the Church, writer Colleen Pressprich and illustrator Adalee Hude introduce children to these great saints.

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Gain Peace by Creating Rhythm in Your Homeschool Day

Having a rhythm in your homeschool day can help provide peace and a gentle sense of order, all of which helps homeschool days run more smoothly.  

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