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100 best poems for memory work

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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Virtue building in homeschool?

Homeschool is Not a Vending Machine: why I don’t use curriculum, books, and memory work to grow my children’s virtue

โ€œMy daughter is really struggling with lying; can you recommend good fiction books I can have her read to fix that?โ€ โ€œMy son struggles with self-control; do you know a good unit study that could help?โ€ โ€œThis read-aloud/poem/memory work/curriculum is really great at forming virtue in your children.โ€ These are the types of comments and

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poetry readers review

Cottage Press Poetry Readers Review: gentle, delightful poetry study in the Charlotte Mason and classical tradition

Are you looking for a simple, open-and-go approach to poetry study in your homeschool? The Poetry Readers from Cottage Press may provide just what you are looking for! Whether you consider yourself a Charlotte Mason homeschooler, a classical educator, or simply a lover of words and beauty, the gentle poetry study you will enjoy using

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Ordinary Homeschool Planning and Gospel Hope

Ordinary Homeschool Planning: sometimes crazy, often simple, still beautiful

Planning for next yearโ€™s curriculum and schedule looks a lot like piles of books and papers scattered in semi-organized chaos across the corner of my bedroom.  My intention was, eventually, to craft a beautiful and photogenic display.  Iโ€™m an (accidental) homeschool blogger, after all.  I think thatโ€™s part of the job description. Yeah.  Um.  That

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