Hi friends, welcome back to the Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology podcast! I took a short break for a summer guest podcast series, but I’m so excited to be back for Season 10 of the podcast. I’ve already recorded several super encouraging conversations that I can’t wait to bring your way. I think this […]
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In a world where fast-paced, shiny new releases are clamoring for a place in your homeschool library, do vintage books still have something left to offer? In today’s guest post, author Courtenay Burden shares five ways vintage books can enrich your homeschool—plus one way they definitely can’t. They’re old. They’re musty. They’ve got big, hard
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I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Holly Geiger Lee, a passionate advocate of living books for the homeschool family and author of the new children’s biography, The Life of Chesterton: The Man Who Carried a Swordstick and a Pen. Our conversation delved into the life and works of G.K. Chesterton, a figure who
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Science and history have many natural connections. The great natural philosophers and scientists of the past and present have not asked questions or pursued answers in a vacuum. They’ve been formed and fashioned by their own current events as well as by those who came before. Just as the study of history is much richer
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Music is all around us. It plays in grocery stores, elevators, and while we’re on hold with the insurance company. Alexa can play us any song we ask for at any given time, and we can perfectly curate personal music playlists for every mood or experience. But even though music is so ubiquitous, we can
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Teaching writing is an essential skill for homeschoolers, helping students develop clear communication and clear thinking, as well as creative expression. In today’s guest post by Olivia Marstall (homeschool graduate, writer, and writing teacher), she shares her journey from a passionate writer to a thoughtful educator, exploring the purpose and art of teaching writing and
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So you’re thinking about homeschooling, but how do you get started? There are so many decisions to make, and it’s ok if it feels a little overwhelming at first. Don’t worry! This post has everything you need to know to get started homeschooling. {This post contains paid links. Please see disclaimer.} Making The Decision To Homeschool
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Some of my favorite memories from childhood involve heading to the polling place with my parents, watching them while they cast their ballots, and receiving my very own “I voted” sticker as we left. I continued this tradition with my own children, bringing my citizens-in-training along for voting whenever I could. And what an incredible
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You’re homeschooling a kindergartener! Congratulations! You’ve heard about “literature-based learning” all over every homeschool website as you’ve scoured the internet for ideas on how to get started…but what does that look like in reality? How can you make sure your wiggly, giggly kindergartener is really learning and retaining information as you read to them? How
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We’ve discovered there are 3 essential ingredients for real learning in your homeschool. When these three ingredients are present, you can be sure that learning is happening. Are you ready for real learning in your homeschool that’s easy, fun, and interest-led? Keep reading to discover how we’re making learning easy for kids and parents. Plus,
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