When I was growing up, we never reached our destinations at the time anticipated. A large reason for this? We stopped at all the old bookstores and antique stores we could find. We’d hunt through the shelves for our favorite vintage finds, breathing deeply the beloved scent of yellowed paper, antique leather, and the joyful […]
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In true #TextbookFreeHistory fashion, I’ve collected an epic booklist full of WW2 nonfiction, biography, memoir, and fiction for middle school and high school students!
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Can you teach high school level US Government and Economics courses at home? Can you teach them #TextbookFree? In this post I share our planned course of study, book list, and resource compilation for these two high school electives (US Government and Economics)…my gift to you!
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Free writing is a delightful part of our family’s life, and one of our favorite ways to play with words is through writing poetry. In this video, I give some tips and strategies for including poetry free writing in your family’s life, and share some IRL examples from our family!
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60+ poetry books for all ages! Whether you’re looking for the perfect anthology, wanting to understand how poetry is put together, or hoping to try writing your own poems, this ultimate poetry book list is for you!
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Music appreciation is not a luxury. Nurturing a love of music doesn’t have to be complicated and it doesn’t have to be perfect. Let me share some of the tips and tricks our family uses to incorporate the study of music in our home! #TextbookFree
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Here in North Carolina, the winter weather is always a surprise. One day we’ll have a balmy, spring-like day. The next, we’re shivering inside our sweaters! We soaked up the sun whenever possible because we know gloomy, chilly days are coming. Whether you’re shivering in extended sub-zero temps or surfing on a beach somewhere, winter
More than 75 beautiful books for children celebrating the lives, achievements, and impact of African Americans in our country. Perfect for observing Black History Month, but also essential reading for any month!
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Looking for simple advent activities the whole family can enjoy? Here are 3 easy projects and 6 advent books for all ages to enjoy!
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Do you want to pursue a #TextbookFreePreschool? Start with this incredible Preschool Picture Book round-up!
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For many modern protestants, church history (if they think about it at all) begins with those famous theses being nailed to a door, as if the 1500 previous years of Christianity don’t really count. If you have desired to learn more about church history or if you have longed to feel connected to the church throughout the ages, this post is for you! If you have felt overwhelmed at the thought of where to start your own studies, let alone how to pass on a delight-filled understanding of their place in church history to your children, I hope this post provides a helpful place to start.
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Thanksgiving Morning Time Plans and Resource Pack. Over 12 pages of memory work and other resources to make your Thanksgiving-themed morning time a success.
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Can you study birds with unique books and other resources? I have over 50 suggestions for your elementary and early middle school learners!
For adults who missed out on a literature education, here’s a guide to your own life long learning! Learn how to read deeply!
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Over 75 books from more than 20 series in which the sibling relationships are a central, essential element to the story. #SiblingFiction
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