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 Book Reviews Religion

The Sacraments in Action by Sophia Institute Press

The Sacraments in Action Review: I’ve enjoyed The Saint Chronicles graphic novel collection by Sophia Press, so when I discovered they offered a similar book…

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Posted in Practical Tips

How to Homeschool with Littles

Ah, the eternal question: how to keep toddlers and preschoolers occupied during the big kids’ school time?  The pious answer? Pray. The humorous answer? Drink. The unhelpful…

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Posted in 7th grade 8th grade High School Resources Social Studies / History

Pro-Life Citizenship for High School Students

The Culture of Life Studies Program offers a Pro-Life Citizenship Curriculum for High School Students Should a Catholic vote for a candidate who supports abortion…

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Posted in English Resources

Newman Guide for Catholic Readers

This guide is designed especially for Catholic education broadly—including
parents, diocesan and school leaders, teachers, librarians, homeschool curriculum
publishers, and textbook publishers—and draws upon The Cardinal Newman
Society’s Policy Standards on Literature and the Arts in Catholic Education.

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Posted in Religion The Homeschooling Life

Decades of Thanksgiving

A creative way to count your blessings A few weeks ago, Chris Stefanick — a Catholic writer, speaker, and founder of Real Life Catholic —…

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Posted in Practical Tips

Building Character Through Discernment and Planning of Service and Activities

A very careful examination of what God wants for each child with the talents and gifts given will lead to the proper and moderate amount of academics, sports, activities, and service that will really contribute to the whole family as well as each individual child.

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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 The Homeschooling Life

The Joys of Reading Aloud

Ever wonder which educational activity will bring you and your family the most enduring and impactful results? Reading aloud to our children can bless them beyond measure, now and throughout their lives. Today’s guest, Maureen Wittmann, has spoken and written extensively on the topic of The Power of Read-Alouds!

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