Instead of doing literature as a separate subject (with the exception of studying Shakespeare), our elementary kids have a twice-monthly book club that they love. Books for an Elementary-Level Book
Scholé is not just something we do for or with our children. Scholé is for everyone, including homeschooling moms. Whether you call yourself a classical educator, a Charlotte Mason mom,
Completing our three year cycle, here are the books I purchased this year for our first foray into modern times. Please don’t assume just because a book is in
The best way to learn history is simply through varied reading, taken up with interest. If we are to facilitate that, we have to, at minimum, provide books – lots of
As I begin to share book lists, I do need to make it clear that you should use your own discernment when it comes to books for your family. Every
Discover the classical concept of scholé—education as a pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty over productivity. Shift your homeschool focus.
As homeschooling moms, our sanity is vital and often at-risk, isn’t it? Here are five strategies I have for keeping my mental and emotional buffer padded. Homeschool Mom Sanity
I love to make lists. I even have lists of the lists I have made and want to make. So, why not share all (well, some) of those lists during
Who doesn’t want a life that is smooth and easy? Years ago, when I had only quite small children and I had immersed myself in books on educational theory,
If classical education is the art of becoming free, then we need to build our habits of attention. The British-born turn-of-the-century American journalist, Sydney Harris, once posited: The primary purpose
Are you intimidated by the thought of how to teach Shakespeare to your kids? The language is archaic and difficult. The plots are confusing. Most of us assume that Shakespeare
Are you afraid of homeschooling because you know you’re not as smart or prepared as the teacher-down-the-road? We homeschooling moms can be an easy marketing target. Day schools promise
