Inspiring Our Children to Love Literature
Listen to the latest Homeschooling Saints Podcast on Inspiring Our Children to Love Literature featuring Joseph Pearce.
A Unique Twist on the Passion Story
Awakening by Claudia Cangilla McAdam Awakening is one of those books that is hard to set aside. You just can’t help but continue to flip the pages, anxious to find out happens next. I found myself wanting to read just one more chapter after one more chapter. Even after I finished the book, my mind couldn’t put it aside, thinking about… Read more →
The Story Behind a Classic Christmas Carol: Treachery and Truth
Treachery and Truth by Katy Huth Jones Treachery and Truth is the story behind a Christmas classic – Good King Wenceslas. Have you ever wondered about the inspiration for this classic song? If you’re like me, the answer is probably, no, you never gave a thought to the words you were singing. Well, lucky for us, Katy Huth Jones was… Read more →
Timeless Historical Catholic 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. Maria and Emilia Salvini are two gifted teens growing up in 18th-century Milan. In one way, they have been extremely blessed in that their father believed in educating girls. Her father’s favorite, Maria is fluent… Read more →
Searching for Catholic Fiction for Your Teen?
A group of authors writing primarily for Catholic and other Christian teens has launched the website CatholicTeenBooks.com. The website provides teen readers, parents, catechists, homeschool co-ops, youth ministers, teachers and others with direct links to exciting, well-crafted books that raise the heart and mind to God and reflect the fullness and beauty of the Catholic faith. The site is organized… Read more →
The Classical Reader
From Classical Academy Press: The Classical Reader (this is a link to a print edition) and this companion website has collected and analyzed the K–12 reading recommendations of classical educators from around the country and sought those readings that have been important and pleasurable to generations of students. It is an invaluable resource for every school and homeschool family… Read more →
Homeschooling, Simplified
Bonnie Landry, a Canadian homeschooling mother of seven, has written a series of books which aim to simplify homeschooling. These books are short, but packed with useful information. Each one can be read in an hour or two which is perfect for busy moms. Homeschooling, Simplified: Chocolate Chip Math shows you how to teach math in just a few minutes… Read more →
Contemplation aboard the Dawn Treader
After a long break, I am writing another post for my series “Finding God in Children’s Literature.” The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C. S. Lewis has been one of my favorite children’s books since I first read it in fourth grade. Recently I found myself pondering its profundity during Mass. Not the worst way to be distracted from… Read more →
Connecting with History
Connecting With History is an integrated history and literature-based program designed to be used with the entire family. Distinctive Features of Connecting with History include: 1. history is presented from a specifically Catholic world view 2. history is taught in chronological order and in repeated in cycles 3. families learn together 4. history is not taught as an isolated subject –… Read more →
Seton Reading 8 Comprehension and Thinking Skills
Comprehension Workbook from Seton Press. Students develop their reading and comprehension skills while learning to love the heritage of the Church. Thirty-six lessons each contain a saint story and comprehension questions. Application of the book’s content to daily Catholic life is encouraged. Black and white illustrations, and full color pictures. Answer key in back of the book on perforated pages… Read more →
