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Author: Kim Cameron-Smith

August 24, 2011September 8, 2011

New Picture Study Portfolios from SCM

Finally!  I actually know how to do picture studies with my family.  Simply Charlotte Mason (SCM) has released their new… Read More
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August 20, 2011September 9, 2011

Math Plan for the Little Guy

I’ve been putting together a gentle math program for Dominic, age 5.  I used Saxon 1 for my older two… Read More
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August 19, 2011December 6, 2011

Conversations Overheard: A Canned Argument

The following conversation could be overheard recently in our house: Dominic:  “Mommy, I think I should drink some of your… Read More
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August 14, 2011October 17, 2015

Escaping Mom’s To-Do List

I’ve been busy all week organizing and planning for the new school year.  We’ve been cooped up in the house… Read More
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August 12, 2011August 7, 2017

Perfectly Imperfect Feasts!

This week we celebrated the Feast Days of Dominic and Claire’s name saints:  St. Dominic on August 8 and St.… Read More
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August 7, 2011October 17, 2015

Doing Nothing

In the down times between planned activities, kids can be wonderfully imaginative and alive.  In these spaces between schedules and… Read More
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August 3, 2011October 17, 2015

St. Lydia and Our Hospitali-Tea

On the sabbath we went outside the city gate along the river where we thought there would be a place… Read More
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August 1, 2011October 17, 2015

Testing the Tent

Next month we’re taking our first family camping trip. Philip (hubby) and Aidan (age 12) are experienced campers, but the… Read More
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July 29, 2011August 7, 2017

Patron Saint Teas

In recent years we began celebrating the feast days of our children’s “name saints,” that is, the saints after whom they are named.… Read More
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July 27, 2011October 17, 2015

Conversations Overheard: Fun with Jesus

Overheard today in our house: Claire (age 8): “Dominic, you’re going to Scripture Safari with me next week!” Dominic (age… Read More
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I’m Kim, Catholic homeschooling mom to 4 wonderful children and wife to Philip (physicist, handyman, gutter cleaner, tire kicker, and all around cutie-pie).

We homeschool in the Charlotte Mason educational style, but with many influences from Reggio Emilia. The Charlotte Mason approach is beautiful in its insistence on “living books” and nature study. Reggio offers my family its insights on learning through long-term projects and its appreciation for fine and natural materials.

Here you’ll find a glimpse into what we do, how we live, and how we make it all work. Enjoy your visit to our little blog!

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