Consider This…
Hat Tip: Maria
Powerful Homily for Homeschoolers, Parents and Educators
from Fr. Bonaventure of the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate. To quote: The education of children is a very delicate procedure. It is more delicate than the most highly trained neurosurgeon. For he only operates on matter, the brain, or the neurological system, or...
Author of the Month: Jim Arnosky
For the first time in a long time, I actually don't have firm plans for books this month, so I'm taking the easy way out and joining the Author Fiesta over at Cay's Jim Arnosky's site We love Crinkleroot around here, but haven't read Arnosky books in a while... it'll...
Saint Athanasius by F. A. Forbes
for Paco, 12. Vocabulary Chapter 1: Patriarch Mediterranean predecessor previous judgment incense amphitheater steadfast quailed absolved quench bruised scrupled apostates schism allegiance hither thither aureole vigorous catechumens
Saint Meinrad Catholic Story Coloring Book
Vocabulary for Yena, 6. Chapter 1. one year there great castle what twelve name more about
Saint Anthony and the Christ Child
Chapter 1 Vocabulary list for Migi, 9: Portuguese armory entertaining magistrate beautiful laughter doublet fierce flourishing Saracens ancestor possessions murmured accounts cathedral question courtyard roused attention deceived
See How It Works
For Aisa, to go with your American Government studies.
Honoring St. Augustine (and his mom)
"Our hearts were made for Thee, O Lord, and they are restless until they rest in Thee." "Sero te amavi pulchritudo tam antiqua et tam nova!" (Late have I loved thee, O Beauty so ancient and so new!) Lots of reading and activities here. Today, we are remembering St....
Reads of the Day
Chesterton on Home Schooling Why Shakir Can't Read (H/T Crunchy Con Rod Dreher)
Above My Pay Grade?
Wow. I don't get paid for what I do. Not monetarily anyway. But there are MANY MANY things I certainly would NOT consider to be above my pay grade. I *know* my baby has human rights even before he/she is born. That argument about fetuses being just blobs/groups of...
New Movie to Watch!
Henry Poole is Here Recommended by several Catholic groups! Argh. Our list is getting longer. Good problem though 😉 Just last year I was complaining to a friend how there aren't ever acceptable movies being shown on the big screen anymore, that our family's last good...
Choosing a Catholic College / University, an Open Letter
Attend any university you want that fulfills your academic needs, but if you choose a Catholic university BECAUSE you want your faith to fluorish, just be aware that Catholic university these days does not mean what it meant 10, 20, 30 years ago. Dear Prospective...
And “Everything” Is Alright Again in California… at least for now.
A Great Victory for California Homeschoolers Thank you, Henry Cate
What I’ve Been Watching, or More Reasons to Homeschool
this one preview first before deciding to show kids:
Four years ago
I just found this pic this morning of my now 6-yo. I miss her so. She still explores and makes messes, but the days of flour-on-the-floor are gone.... well, maybe not completely. I'm already looking forward to the messes Mr. or Miss Coming-in-January is bound to get...