Better Late Than Never: A Personal Vision for Our Homeschool
For the past four years our homeschool has been based on the vision of St. Jerome Academy, but I realized (just last week!) that I never wrote our own version of it. After getting over that facepalm moment…
How the Sodalitas Gathering is Changing our Homeschool
Despite the beauty of this gathering, I always worry about being away from my family. But every year, my husband says that I have to go. He’s seen first-hand how it ministers to my soul and that, in turn, transforms our homeschool.
{Wise Mamas}: How I Learned Mild Needs Count
I’m getting ready to spend next week with over 100 mamas who have dedicated themselves to homeschooling. And among them will be a small group that holds a very special place in my heart.
Homeschool Organization: What Worked This Year
I don’t have a “toddler tornado” right now, but my children are still growing and changing. And that means I’m constantly refining the way I organize our homeschool materials!
A Peaceful (and Realistic) Way to Homeschool Multiple Children
There are two idyllic pictures in the homeschool world: the peaceful mom reading aloud to her children as they snuggle on the couch beside her; and the peaceful mom sitting at a table, moving between each child, gently explaining, discussing, and encouraging. Neither of these visions…
How I Almost Ruined Our Summer…Again
We didn’t have a summer last year. We did fun things: the county fair, a father/son canoe trip, and a VBS type program at our parish. But we also…