Home Education
Social Whirlwind
I thought that Ginny Seuffert shared some great ideas in Seton’s newsletter this month (she usually does). I especially appreciated the advice that she shared in her last paragraph. With this in mind, I am sharing her article below: Social Whirlwind by Ginny Seuffert, Seton Home Study School Newsletter, March 2010 I spoke to a…
Read MoreThank You Sacred Heart Books and Gifts
Thank you to to Sacred Heart Books and Gifts and the person (or people) who have been clicking on the link in my sidebar to purchase books, gifts, videos, and/or homeschool curriculum from them. On Saturday, I was pleasantly surprised to receive a check from Linda Nelson. At the same time, I felt very humbled. …
Read MorePicture Books to Feed the Imagination
Thanks to some excellent and sometimes just plain entertaining picture books, as a child, I embarked on what will most likely be a lifelong enjoyment of reading. My youngest sister had the 23 book set of Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit books and even though I was four years older than her, I liked taking these books off of the …
Read MoreNorthwest Catholic Family Education Conference and Dinner with a Bishop
Although I am no longer helping organize the Northwest Catholic Family Education Conference, I am happy to invite you to mark your calendars for the 15th Northwest Catholic Family Education Conference and the Friday Night, May 21, Leadership Dinner with His Excellency the Most Reverend Robert F. Vasa, Bishop of Baker, OR. This year’s conference…
Read MoreTeacher In-Service Day
My husband gave me a much needed teacher in-service day, today. Our six oldest have accompanied him to the Museum of Flight, taking advantage of the “Free Youth Days” which run through December 20. The children were looking forward to going on the flight simulator. I am looking forward to hearing what they thought about…
Read MoreComing Up for Air
Recently, I found myself drowning, struggling with homeschooling, due in part to the behavior of some of my children. A week ago last Monday, I was ready to throw in the towel. Later that day, or that night, I received an email from a friend and I replied, asking her to pray for me. She stayed up late and…
Read MoreThese were a Few of My Favorite Things
As I start to think about next year (yes, I did say start and yes, I know it is July), I realized that some books, etc. really helped us this year. Some of the things that enhanced our school year were: Child’s Treasury of Daily Prayers ~ If my memory serves me correctly, I bought…
Read MoreHaystack Full of Needles
A couple of weeks ago, I received a signed copy of Haystack Full of Needles: A Catholic Home Educator’s Guide to Socialization. It is a beautiful book that nurtures love of God, love of family, love of friends, and love of neighbors. Alice shares numerous ideas for activities and clubs that can be started by…
Read MoreNorthwest Catholic Family Education Conference CDs
I really enjoyed the Northwest Catholic Family Education Conference two weeks ago. I have wanted to write about it, but I have been busy getting back on track with lessons and trying to get our house in order. Thankfully, for those who weren’t able to attend and were curious about some of the speakers, CDs…
Read MoreThe Conference was Great Today!
Okay, either I am a pessimist or Saint Joseph answered my prayers. I think that it was the latter. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the speakers. I missed parts of some talks, but I heard all of Fr. Saguto’s presentation (Elizabeth slept in my arms). It was excellent. The children had a great time playing…
Read MoreConference Prayers
Please say a special prayer to St. Joseph that everyone who attends the Northwest Catholic Family Education Conference on Friday and/or Saturday, May 1-2, leaves feeling spiritually enriched and with all of the encouragement and support for which they hoped. Registration is permitted at the door. Congratulations to the Milwaukee conference planners! Alicia shared that…
Read MoreReal Presence Eucharist Resources
I have often visited The Real Presence to read the Fr. Hardon archives. Thanks to Susanna, I will be visiting it to print out A Eucharistic Book for Children: The Eucharist: The Bread of Eternal Life and A Eucharistic Book for Children: Eucharistic Miracles and Saints.
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