When we first moved to Pennsylvania, I had the opportunity to attend a local homeschool “Mom’s Day Out.” One of the speakers was Mrs. Mary Ellen Barrett, who blogs over at Tales from the Bonny Blue House, which gave us this lovely list of how … Continue readingA Foolproof {Catholic} Homeschool Day
Teaching writing in ten steps you say? Why yes there is a method to the madness on how to teach young writers! Do not be afraid to let kids spell phonetically!: Often referred to as “inventive spelling”, young writers often benefit from STARTING OUT to … Continue reading10 Steps to Teach Writing in Your {Catholic} Homeschool
Selecting a curriculum can be a truly overwhelming task each year for homeschooling mothers. So many times I have said to myself, “if I could see that book, I’d know if I want it!” Right? Then you hop online look through blogs of perfect homes, … Continue reading10 Steps to Selecting a {Catholic} Homeschool Curriculum
My husband is incredibly smart. He goes to visit someone once and two years later he knows exactly how to get there without directions. He can also capture what someone tells him the first time he hears it. Is your husband like this? Are you? … Continue readingLearning Styles in the {Catholic} Homeschool
[This is part 3 of The Deacon’s Wife. Don’t forget to check out part one and part two.] He called a child over, placed it in their midst, and said, “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not … Continue readingThe Deacon’s Wife: Part 3: Navigating the Formation Process