Might it be possible that something that seems the least practical might actually have the most value in your homeschool? Listen to my conversation with Andrew Pudewa from the Institute for Excellence in Writing and learn how the practice of memory work can be transformative, nourishing the souls in your home! Who is Andrew Pudewa? […]
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I’ve been recording a random, ordinary Day in the Life of our homeschool since 2018, can you believe it? Here is a little peek into a regular (boring?) Wednesday in our homeschool in 2023, with kids in grades 2nd, 5th, 7th, 10th, and 12th. And be sure to read to the end where I link
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It’s a new month (and a new year!)… and that means a new collection of memory work in my family’s Morning Time routine! But before I share those, let me tell you about the upcoming FREE Winter Wonder Homeschooling Challenge I have planned for you this month! Beat the winter slump and bring joy and
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Y’all are going to absolutely love this Homeschool Conversations episode with the effervescent Kia Roy! We get a little giddy and a little excited, but what is more delightful than discussing the joys and challenges of homeschooling? I can’t wait to hear your biggest takeaways; leave them below in the comments! Who is Kia Roy?
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Plutarch, anyone? If you’ve ever wondered why to study Plutarch, how to read Plutarch’s Lives (without getting confused or overwhelmed), and the value Plutarch has for a Charlotte Mason homeschool in particular, then you won’t want to miss this delightful conversation with Dawn Duran! Who is Dawn Duran? Dawn lives in Maryland with her husband,
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Do you want to study World War 2 with the teens in your homeschool? Here are some of the best resources for a living history approach to WW2 in your homeschool! Studying WW2 In Our Homeschool Ever since I was a child, I’ve been fascinated by the history of World War 2. I loved reading
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The only thing better than being excited about books on your own is getting to chat with someone who is as excited about reading as you are. So it’s no wonder I loved this conversation with Betsy Farquhar! Betsy demystifies the process of reading and discussing literature with your homeschool high school students, and shares
The changing of the months means an update to our homeschool Morning Time and memory work routine! As is my custom, I will let you peek into my own family’s plan, and have added the printable pdfs I made for my own kids to the email subscriber freebies page. Not included on the list is
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It can be hard to homeschool with confidence in the best of times. But what about when life blindsides your homeschool? Job loss, moves, death, and illness (not to mention the blessed, but still disruptive, realities of new babies) can throw a wrench into our carefully laid homeschooling plans. Vicki Bentley joins us in today’s
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Here are the best historic speeches to include in your homeschool memory work for kids to teens! From Pericles to Churchill, Cicero to Ghandi, Anthony to Earhart, this collection of some of the greatest and most influential speeches of history from around the world are sure to bring more depth and adventure to your homeschool
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Have you wondered how to teach writing effectively in your homeschool? There’s essay writing and creative writing and grammar and sentence structure and… ohmy! Where to start? Which writing activities for kids have the greatest impact? Fiction author, homeschool writing curriculum author, and speaker Janie B. Cheaney is here to share her experience as both
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Whether you’re a new homeschooler just beginning your home education adventure or a veteran homeschooler looking for some encouragement at the beginning of the new homeschool year, this is the episode for you! Amber Smith and I talk about the priority of relationships and family culture, the value of reading aloud and modeling lifelong learning,
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It’s always easier to memorize something when it’s set to music, and the Greek Alphabet is no exception.
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Want to see the homeschool Morning Time and memory work plans for September that I’ve just finished printing for my family? Read all the details below in the post! If you’re an email subscriber, I’ve uploaded the printable pdf to your freebies page. I’m so thankful we continue to prioritize truth, goodness, and beauty in our
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My daughter, Emma, joins me as cohost for our second Listener Q&A episode! Listen in to hear lots of laughter and some teen snark, plus answers to YOUR burning questions. Here in the show notes, I’ll summarize a bit of what we discussed and include links to the resources I mentioned. I know that I
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Want to include more Bible memory verses in your homeschool or family life? Here are 3 tips to help make Scripture memorization easier for any age range of kids! Check out these easy strategies for bringing more of God’s Word into your homeschool Morning Time or family devotions! And don’t miss the Back to Christ-Centered
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If you’re a book-loving homeschool mom, you probably already know and love Sarah Mackenzie. Her books and podcast are beloved by many, and her encouragement has been an integral part of my own homeschool journey for many years. So it made me absolutely giddy to get to chat with her recently for this special bonus
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If the past few years have taught us anything, they’ve shown us that our expectations and plans may face unexpected changes. Maybe you’re tentatively planning to homeschool your preschooler, but you want to make sure they’re ready for a traditional Kindergarten experience next year. Or maybe you’re considering homeschooling long-term, but you feel uncertain in
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What is it really like homeschooling with a houseful of little ones around? How do you homeschool with a toddler? What about homeschooling with a baby (or 2!)? We see the golden images online. We read the blog posts with 3, 5, or 7 quick tips for homeschooling with a baby and toddler underfoot. We
I’ve rounded up 8 of the best options for teaching your preschooler at home! Use this helpful homeschool curriculum comparison guide to decide on the best option for your unique family. I have homeschooled 5 kids and I’ve never used an actual homeschool preschool curriculum. Does that sound crazy to you? I loved the thrill
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