Posted in 7th grade 8th grade High School History

American History Resource: The Promise of a Nation

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Smithsonian Institution has published The Promise of a Nation: Commemorating 250 Years of…

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Posted in 1st grade Book Reviews Kindergarten Preschool

Celebrate the Gift of Creation

The Gift of Creation The story of creation is often one of the first bible stories children are taught. God’s Wonder-Filled World: The Story of…

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Posted in Book Reviews Eclectic Unschooling

Restore Balance and Wonder in Your Homeschool

In homeschooling, it is easy to slip into a check-the-boxes mentality. There are lots of things to do in any given day and we want…

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Prayer Book for Husbands and Fathers

By virtue of our baptism, we are all called to a common priesthood (as differentiated from ordained priests), but husbands have a special role as…

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Posted in 1st grade Book Reviews Kindergarten Preschool Religion

Teach Children About Vocations

Children are never too young to learn that God has a plan for their lives and that an important part of life is discerning what…

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Parenting Neurodivergent Children with Faith and Joy

Are you parenting neurodivergent (ADHD, autism, learning differences, etc.) children? If so, Quirky Catholic Kids: Navigating Neurodivergence with Faith and Joy by Ginny Kochis is…

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Posted in Book Reviews Social Studies / History

Talking to Children about War

Talking to children about war is never easy. How can we explain violence or attempt to assure them that they are safe when they see…

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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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Introduce Children to St. Valentine

Valentine’s Day celebrates love in all its forms. Hearts and gifts of chocolate abound, and the holiday brings some much-needed joy to the doldrums of…

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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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