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Category Archives: Homeschooling

August 6, 2017August 7, 2017

Beyond the Book of Centuries: the Century Chart and the Table of Centuries

Our children encounter so very many people, places, and events when they are studying history. How are they to remember… Read More
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June 26, 2017July 5, 2021

3 Best History Options for Catholic Homeschoolers

After using Susan Wise Bauer’s The Story of the World (SOTW) series for many years, I decided last year to search… Read More
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February 8, 2016March 2, 2016

How I Teach Writing to Very Young Children

Writing is probably my favorite subject to teach. I’m developing a new writing class for children in grades 3 to 5, so… Read More
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August 25, 2015August 25, 2015

How to Raise a Reader

“You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild to pick up a book and read to a child.”  — Dr.… Read More
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August 21, 2015

Friday Night Entertainment for Your Average Homeschooled Teenager

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July 31, 2015July 31, 2015

Homeschooling: Beyond Curriculum Lists

This is the time of year when many homeschoolers are having conversations about curriculum choices.  We are curious what others are… Read More
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April 22, 2015April 22, 2015

3 Questions Every New Homeschool Parent Should Ask Themselves

I came across a great article by Brandy over at her blog After Thoughts.  She says many new homeschooling parents focus… Read More
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August 19, 2014September 22, 2015

Annual Planning Chart 2014-2015

I imagine I’m not the only one tapping her forehead wondering where the summer went.  We’ve been so busy with… Read More
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April 9, 2014April 9, 2014

Best Friends: Then & Now

Can’t help sharing these photos of Aidan and his two best friends.  The first one was taken in 2006 at… Read More
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November 18, 2013November 18, 2013

Wood Acorns (plus mini learning block)

I purchased a bunch of cute little wooden acorns a few years from A Childs Dream Come True (purveyor of… Read More
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August 23, 2013August 23, 2013

Updated Planning Chart 2013-2014

In planning my homeschool year, I have a long-term plans chart which is a simple grid with the months Aug… 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!

I also write here:

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