Julie Bogart is a prolific author, speaker, podcaster, and founder of the award-winning online writing program, Brave Writer, which has helped thousands of families around the world teach writing and language arts. A veteran home educator, Julie homeschooled her five now-adult children for 17 years. She is the author of […]
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Meaningful Easter Basket Ideas for Homeschoolers
Do you do Easter baskets in your family? I try to resist the temptation to load up our baskets with cheaply made plastic toys and sugary treats, and instead opt for gifts that support our homeschool lifestyle and point to the true meaning of the holiday. If you’re like me, […]
Read MoreFree Spring Poems for Your Homeschool
Download this beautiful spring poetry collection just in time for National Poetry Month in April. Enjoy these during your poetry teatime, use a few for memory work, make them part of your daily copywork, or add them to your morning time rotation. In this printable you will find: Download your Free […]
Read MoreEpisode 51: It’s Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn with Greta Eskridge
Greta Eskridge is a second generation homeschooler, mom of 4, and author of the new book, It’s Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn. In this episode, you’ll hear Greta’s story of how pornography impacted her family and what she has learned about how we can equip our kids to […]
Read MoreEpisode 50: Nurturing the Inner Life with Tales of Boldness and Faith with Leah Boden
A veteran homeschooling mother of 4 teen and young adult children, Leah Boden lives with her family in the West Midlands, England. Through her writing, mentoring, speaking, and podcasting, Leah passionately shares the transformative beauty of the Charlotte Mason approach to childhood, motherhood, and education. In her first book, Modern […]
Read MoreEpisode 49: Cultivating a Diverse Literary Life in Our Families with Amber O’Neal Johnston
Amber O’Neal Johnston is a Charlotte Mason homeschooling mom who makes her home in Georgia with her husband and four children. A product of public education and daughter of two public school principals, Amber never expected to fall head over heels in love with homeschooling. During one late-night session of […]
Read More10 Best Winter Themed Chapter Book Read-Alouds for Your Homeschool
These read-alouds will have you and your kids wanting to cozy up and read just one more chapter. The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder One of my favorites of the Little House series! In this book the Ingalls family must bravely endure the hard winter of 1880-81 in their […]
Read MoreEpisode 48: Raising Boys to Men with Durenda Wilson
Durenda Wilson is mom to 8, nana to 12, and author of the brand new book, Raising Boys to Men: A Simple, Mercifully Short Book on Raising and Homeschooling Boys. With over three decades of homeschool experience, she is a trusted resource for the homeschool community. Durenda is passionate about […]
Read More50+ Living Books for High School Students
Living books are just as important for teenagers as they are for younger students. Use this booklist as you create a reading list for your homeschool high schoolers, and you’ll help them cultivate a love of literature and prepare them for a lifetime of learning. Need even more ideas for […]
Read MoreClean, Captivating Books for Your Homeschool Middle Schoolers
Whether you’re looking for your next family read-aloud or a list of titles to draw from when supplying your tween with reading material, these living books are ideal for your middle schooler. This list includes recently published titles as well as tried-and-true classics. We hope you’ll find a new favorite […]
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