Living the Liturgical Year Well: February, Dedicated to the Holy Family
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Living the Liturgical Year Well: February, Dedicated to the Holy Family

“ He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them” (Luke 2:51). Reflect on the holy life which Joseph led in the company of Jesus and Mary. In that family there was no business except that which tended to the greater Glory of God; There were no thoughts or desires…

Mama’s Magic: Poetry Tea Time
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Mama’s Magic: Poetry Tea Time

One of our very favorite activities, that we don’t do enough of, is Poetry Tea Time. Poetry Tea Time is a wonderful way to slow down, enjoy time together without being focused on academics while still learning. It is exactly what it sounds like: a drink, a snack and, of course, picture books. It has…

The Engineering Process: A Great Way to Learn Problem Solving
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The Engineering Process: A Great Way to Learn Problem Solving

What is the engineering process and why should my children know about it? There is a short answer to that and a long one. Today is Raye Montague’s birthday! Happy birthday Raye! Raye Montague was a mathematician and an engineer. She was the first person to ever design a Navy ship via a computer. She…

Book Exploration: Roget and His Thesaurus, Just the Right Word
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Book Exploration: Roget and His Thesaurus, Just the Right Word

Today is Peter Mark Roget’s birthday! He loved words, and he loved lists, so much so that his love changed the English language! The history of the first thesaurus and its author is quite fascinating! It took a man with a love for precision and with a desire to use just the right word for…

Hot Off the Press! February Booklists are Here!
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Hot Off the Press! February Booklists are Here!

How is it already mid-January? Wasn’t Christmas just yesterday?I am so excited about the picture book line up for February! What a beautiful month, so rich and full of fascinating stories! But before we jump into that, I’d like to revisit a few things with you first since we have so many new people with…

The Magic of Notebooking
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The Magic of Notebooking

I love a new notebook, any kind of new notebook is just so inviting! From journals to binders, they call to me, they invite me in, they tug at the creative strings of my heart. Notebooking is half creativity, half academic. Let’s look into Notebooking with our children, what has worked and what hasn’t and…