Posted in Book Reviews Unschooling

Thinking About Unschooling?

In The Unschool Challenge, Elvis provides short essays on various topics related to unschooling and then she provides challenges for readers to do. This is a pick and choose sort of book. You don’t need to read it in order. You can select which topics interest you and learn more about them, pursue some of the challenges, and incorporate what you feel is valuable into your homeschooling life.

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Posted in The Homeschooling Life

The Spiritual Benefits of Reading Aloud to Children

I start to read and I wonder if anyone is even paying attention. But then we pause to comment on a character or a setting or a plot twist, and I know that reading aloud is one of the most valuable times in our day.  

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Posted in The Homeschooling Life

Look at the Child in Front of You

“Look at the child in front of you.”
  This is sound advice in a faith formation program (and for life in general), but I’ve also been bringing it into my homeschooling approach.

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Posted in Conferences / Organizations

Fight Homeschool Burnout with the REFRESH! 2023 Online Conference

Come and enjoy the REFRESH! 2023 Online Conference on Thursday, February 9th

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Posted in Practical Tips

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 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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Posted in Practical Tips

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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Your School of Love
Posted in Book Reviews

Building a Homeschool of Love

Conservative Catholic homeschoolers will delight in reading Your School of Love: A Spiritual Companion for Homeschooling Mothers.

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Posted in Why We Homeschool

Homeschooling in Real Life

Erika and Todd Ahearn of Verity Ed share their story of how they came to homeschooling.

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Beginning is a huge victory over darkness
Posted in The Homeschooling Life

Start Your Homeschool Day Off Right!

Do you struggle with getting your homeschool day started? Do you wish there was a way that your day’s lessons and experiences could start on a positive note (at least most of the time)? Morning Time may be the answer you are looking for.

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