Greek Alphabet Song
It’s always easier to memorize something when it’s set to music, and the Greek Alphabet is no exception.
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Printables
Morning Time and Memory Work Plan May 2022
May marks our transition month from “school year” to “summer.” I still cling to our Morning Time tradition even when it’s no longer officially for school, though. Perhaps never so much as this year, when I feel each day ticking away before my oldest son graduates. He hasn’t been in Morning Time as often this
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Morning Time and Memory Work Plan March 2022
Time for a new month of Morning Time and memory work fun! This March we will keep things pretty simple. We have a family trip planned that will keep us preparing, traveling, and recovering for a good chunk of the month. So I decided to return to a Shakespeare play we studied several years ago
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Morning Time and Memory Work Plan February 2022
It’s my favorite time of the month: time to put together our new selection of Morning Time and memory work plans! Since last month was a poetry month, I planned to have a Shakespeare month in February like we ordinarily do. But several kids had particular poetry requests (some new, some review), and I decided
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6 Shakespeare Monologues Everyone Should Know
What are the best Shakespeare monologues to memorize? Teach Shakespeare in your homeschool the EASY way with these free printables and memory work resources for kids and teens.
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Morning Time and Memory Work Plan January 2022
Hi friends! A New Year and a new school semester are approaching, which means it’s time to plan our Morning Time and memory work for the month. In the post-holiday doldrums, I think it’s especially beneficial to prioritize our Morning Time routine. In fact, our first couple days back to “school” will likely just consist
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Morning Time and Memory Work Plan October 2021
Hi friends! It’s time for my monthly(ish) personal blog post, a behind-the-scenes sneak peek into the Sloan family Morning Time plans for October 2021. See below for our memory work for the month, including some Shakespeare recitations from Merchant of Venice! (I’ve added the simple printable we’re using in our own homeschool to the subscriber
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Morning Time and Memory Work Plan September 2021
Hi friends! This blog post is really more like a personal letter to each of you, a behind-the-scenes sneak peek into the Sloan family Morning Time plans for September 2021. I just finished typing everything up and getting it ready to print out for our new Morning Time routine on Monday! While the basic flow
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Why We Pursue a Christian Classical Education in Our Homeschool
You’ve heard about this thing called classical education and you’re curious. Should you choose to pursue a classical education in your homeschool? Or maybe you already consider yourself a Christian classical educator, but you’re feeling burned out. The kids don’t seem to remember or appreciate the things you thought they would, and you wonder if
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Morning Time and Memory Work Plans April 2021
Have you ever tried to pick just 1 key verse from each chapter in Romans? Yeah. I dare you to figure that one out. So, see, it all started soooo simply. I was going to pick a chapter from Romans to memorize this month in our Morning Time. But then I kept thinking how such-and-such
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Textbook-Free Science: all the resources you’ll need to learn about OUTER SPACE in your homeschool!
I love outer space and all things astronomy. I have ever since I was a young girl dreaming of being the first woman to have a baby in space. (Um, that would be a big NO from me nowadays!) My 9th birthday featured a viewing of my favorite film (“The Dream is Alive“) and astronaut
Morning Time and Memory Work Plan March 2021
Hi friends! This is my monthly personal note to each of you, a behind-the-scenes sneak peek into the Sloan family Morning Time plans for March 2021. I just finished typing everything up and getting it ready to print out for our new Morning Time routine in March! While the basic flow of Morning Time stays
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Morning Time and Memory Work Plan January 2021
Hi friends! This blog post is really more like a personal letter to each of you, a behind-the-scenes sneak peek into the Sloan family Morning Time plans for January 2021. I just finished typing everything up and getting it ready to print out for our first day back-to-homeschool, and I thought you might enjoy seeing
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Best Christmas Books for Children and Families
Wondering what Christmas books to read aloud to your kids this year? I’ve prepared an ultimate list of the best Christmas picture books and read alouds for your family to enjoy! Along with familiar favorites, you’re sure to find some hidden gems and unusual treasures in this list. Grab your family and a cup of
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100 of the Best Poems to Memorize in Morning Time
So you want to start memorizing poetry in Morning Time. You know you should start with something that delights you as the Mama. But there are millions of possibilities! Where to begin? Start here with my list of 100 of the best poems to memorize in Morning Time! I even have a checklist you can
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Teaching the Creeds to Our Children
Have you ever considered including the historic creeds of the Christian church in your morning time, personal devotions, or family worship? If you’ve felt ill-equipped to teach them to your children, or have wondered why they even matter, come walk beside me as we explore the reasons to memorize the creeds with our children. What
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Pi Day Party Resource Round-up
March 14, 3.14, is everyone’s favorite Pi (π) Day. In this post you will find a round-up of amazing videos, books, art projects, music, recipes, and math activities to delight all ages. Combine the glories of math with the deliciousness of pie (both dessert and savory)? I am All In!
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19 Simple Ways to Pursue Joy in the New Year
What if there were some simple ways to bring joy to the New Year? What if we didn’t try to change the whole world (or the whole year) this time? What if we just choose to do one simple thing today to bring joy to our own lives and the lives of our neighbors…
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Simple Advent Ideas for Families
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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Easy Thanksgiving Activities for the Whole Family (for the Non-Crafty Mom)
Looking for some simple, fun Thanksgiving crafts and hands-on activity ideas for your children? Here are 4 Thanksgiving activities that are not only fun at home with the kids, but are also easy to bring on the road as you join family and friends at holiday celebrations. Get the whole family, young and old, involved
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