On my quest to a slower, gentler summer rhythm, I have created A Sauntering Summer, a plan that enables my semi independent and my independent learners to fly on their own. Please visit A Sauntering Summer, part 1 before continuing. The Chosen Paths Even with the best intentions, some things fall through the cracks during…
Summer is here! What is the most common question homeschoolers ask each other at this time of year?: “Are you done for the year?” The answers vary from “just one more week” to “no, we will keep going through the summer”. Why is this question so popular? Because, most of us are tired by the time…
Pentecost and the birthday of the Church is next week, on June 8th! It is always a great celebration here and a perfect opportunity to review the historical foundation of our Church. Back in late March, as I was working on the Liturgical Year post for April, I mentioned that I would like to create…
The roses are in full bloom, the heat is here, it is June. June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, allowing us to nestle in his Love and Mercy. It is a busy month and liturgically rich in feasts and solemnities. To me, the feast of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist…
Have you ever wondered about the origin of the word mesmerize? First of all, it is such a fun word to say! It just rolls off the tongue, it sounds fancy and it is well… a little mesmerizing! Something even more intriguing is the story behind the origin of the word! So come and follow…
An America250 post Memorial Day announces the beginning of summer. It is like the opening parenthesis of this time when life is different. Where we slow down, we put the important first rather than the busyness of life. But do we actually acknowledge Memorial Day for what it is? Not just the opening of summer…
The June booklists are here! June and summer are just around the corner. Often it conjures thoughts of a care free life where book learning is left behind. And when you attend a traditional school that is still true in the sense that you no longer have to be present in the school building. But…
Narration… The leitmotif of a Charlotte Mason education. What is narration and how do you do it? Narration is the hinge on which the learning is acquired. It is the key to making what is studied “my own”. Narration can seem daunting and a chore but truly it is the best learning tool in my…
Family style learning enables us to streamline our learning experiences without diluting them. It has opened my eyes to other “school habits” that many homeschoolers fall prey to and that inhibit a profound learning experience. Just like school segregates children by age, it also segregates learning by subjects. As much as I understand the practical…
Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day present for yourself and your daughters? One that could possibly include picture books, mentoring and great conversations? Search no more! I have the best present you could give yourself and your girls! Cottage Tales is a unique mother-daughter book club. This is a real work of love. As a…
