The book for the Saint Picture Book Club for September is from a legendary author illustrator of children’s biographies — Demi. I have seen her books pop up on MANY a recommended reading list, but this is the first I have purchased. I was not disappointed! The September saint is St. Mother Teresa and her feast […] Read more…
Tea Time — a Variation on Circle Time for a Classical/Charlotte Mason Homeschool
So over the summer, we have been having a semi-regular tea time, usually mid-morning and/or mid-afternoon. After a hard day of play outside, they usually need a snack so we gather together with a snack and I read-aloud from various books for 10-15 minutes. Tea Time Reading We read from a large stack that contains […] Read more…
Memoria Press in a Box – First Impressions + First Day of School Photos
So. This year, I decided to go with a box curriculum for both girls which is something I’ve never done. I mean I’ve ordered one before, but never DONE it. This year, I plan to buy it and DO it. I decided to buy everything except math, because we really like CTC (and I have […] Read more…
Feast of St. Helen / Saint Helena – August 18
This month, I was super excited to be able to team up with the fabulous folks at SaintMail again for the August Saint. Did you sign up with them yet? If you haven’t, check out my review of SaintMail and the cool packet we received to go with St. Helen! Book About St. Helen […] Read more…
Second Grade Curriculum with a Classical & Charlotte Mason Feel
I’m calling this year advanced second. Lil’ Bit essentially did K a year early and though she is at a third grade level in many subjects, she is at/below grade level in a few due to me just not getting there. Because of my not-so-great health right now, we are going to spend time concentrating on the […] Read more…
Classical & Charlotte Mason “Curriculum” for K4
So we are starting our new school year soon and while we did some fun unit study & review items last month, we are going to ease into the school year slowly so we don’t waste what little nice weather we get! Miss Lady will turn 5 in October. She probably have qualified for Young Fives […] Read more…
Count My Blessings 1-2-3 {Blogoversary Giveaway – Day 4}
Remember the cool cut out book, I shared recently from Tommy Mommy? This month they sent another one — Count My Blessings 1-2-3. Intended for all ages, this super thick & durable board book has the same awesome fit together cut out shapes as Noah’s Noisy Zoo. In Count My Blessings 1-2-3, there is a […] Read more…
What Does Classical Education for High School Look Like, Anyway? {Schoolhouse Review Crew}
It is with much sadness that I am sharing my last review for the Schoolhouse Review Crew and its extraordinarily fitting that it is The Conversation by Leigh A. Bortins. I was also assigned to write this intro post to this wonderful book :). It was hard to write the post without gushing all over […] Read more…
I Love You Even When {Blogoversary Giveaway – Day 2}
Last month, Tommy Nelson sent me another cute board(ish) book with the bear family from I Love You All the Same (link is to my review) — I Love You Even When. This beautifully illustrated book showcases how parents love their children even when they are naughty. The story itself is told in rhyming verse and follows panda, […] Read more…
Saint Picture Book Club – August 2015 Pick Revealed!
I’m so happy to be teaming up with the lovely folks at SaintMail again for this month’s picture book. If you aren’t a member, you should really check it out (my review of SaintMail can be found here). If you ARE, this month’s book will go along well with the August shipment. The book for […] Read more…