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How do you answer this question: Why did you decid

How do you answer this question: Why did you decide to homeschool your children?

I’ve responded in a variety of ways:
“My homeschool mom friend’s kids turned out amazing!”
“I thought we’d try homeschooling in kindergarten, and we just never stopped.”
“The flexibility is great for our lifestyle.”

I say those things mainly to avoid a longer conversation in a small talk setting. Do you sometimes do the same?

However, at the heart of it all, it really comes down to aiming to be obedient to the task I am called. Taking the next faithful step each day is not easy or natural at times. Nothing worthwhile can ever be without work or reduced to describing in a post, but my prayer is that with daily consistency, falling and getting back up, and much prayer and reflection, we can all experience growth, bearing fruit in its season, and following the greatest One...together.

For #charlottemasonmondays we are chatting about the final principles of a Charlotte Mason education. Even as I type this, I have the urge to say that even though I gravitate to her ideas, they are not ideas I try to obey as law. I love sharing what works for our unique family in hopes that it will serve others just behind me in saving time, money, and energy.

Sweet crewneck is from @septemberandco - will link in stories. Love this color!

More on #cmmprinciple20 (and 18 and 19 too) here:

@agentlehomeandschool
@wholeheartedhomemaking
@charlottemasonmondays
@hannahs.healthyhabits
@arrowsforchrist

#charlottemasoninspired #charlottemasoneducation #homeschoolmom #homeschoolife #homeschooling #homeschoolencouragement #homeschoolhighschool #homeschoolmiddleschool #christianhomeschool

Meet my new co-worker! She attends all of my minis

Meet my new co-worker! She attends all of my ministry and work calls. What I love about her:

🤌🏻 brainstorming sheets for projects, including flow charts and prioritized action items
🤌🏻 plenty of grid lined paper for notes
🤌🏻 customized cover - so pretty!
🤌🏻 my favorite part are the thoughtful meeting sheets for notes, recaps, tasks, and due dates.

This notebook is designed just for meetings, and is so efficient to keep all my notes for ministry related things in one spot.

Special thank you to @plumpaper for offering to customize this exactly to my needs! A special promo is coming soon that I think you’re not going to want to miss. Stay tuned!

#plumpaper #customizednotebook #paperplanner #homeschoollife #momlife #homeschooling #workingmom #notebook #notebooklove

I’m a planner, but I also value margin and flexi

I’m a planner, but I also value margin and flexibilty. So sharing a homeschool schedule is out of my lane, but out of curiosity, I challenged myself to write down what we did (with times) for one day.

A lot of disclaimers, but swipe through for an idea of what a homeschool day looked like for my 3rd grader. Just one day and just one child. 😉

This is not a formula or a template, but just how we rolled on a single day. One of the many perks of homeschooling is finding the truth, goodness, and beauty in however you can manage. The variety from one homeschool to another is always fun to peek into!

More of that variety for #CharlotteMasonMondays here:

@simple.wonders.co
@littlehouselearningco
@feasting.in.the.mountains
@aroundtheworld_homeschool
@charlottemasonschoolhouse
@hannahs.healthyhabits
@my_four_little_bears
@wholeheartedhomemaking
@thesewildknights
@agentlehomeandschool
@that.whichislovely

Pictured planner I customized for my teen from @plumpaper 💜

#cmmditl #dayinthelife #homeschoolife #homeschoolschedule #homeschoolrhythm #homeschoolplanner #plumpaper #homeschooling #homeschoolmom #homeschoolplanning

Note to self: older kids need this more than it ma

Note to self: older kids need this more than it may appear!

These tween and teen years are so special and QUICK. Fight the temptation to hold grudges and nitpick, and lean into listening, learning together, and lifting up. Work towards building up mutual respect and humility in your relationship with them.

These years don’t have to be terrible just because the world says to brace yourself for the worst. They can be used to lay the foundation for a soon to be adult relationship between parent and child if you commit to a daily reset of forgiveness, appreciation, and surrender.

I say reset because I’m going to (and do) fail often, but I love keeping this intention and finding others who share this ambassador minded perspective. Here is a short list of just a few (I’m sure there are more!) of my encouraging friends who share in a similar life stage as mine. They may not know, but they help keep me on the path I want to be on:

@rootedinrest *
@ashlee_graceandgrit
@heritagemomblog
@redefiningschool *
@delightfullyfeasting *
@min.j.hwang
@overatalicias
@sprinkle_and_sow_homeschool

These are the first who came to mind, but who encourages you? Let’s start a solid list of experienced and edifying homeschool moms with teens in the comments!

*Check out today’s #homestretchhomeschooling posts!

#homeschooling #parentingtweens #homeschoolingteens #homeschoolingmiddleschool #homeschoolinghighschool #raisingteens

One thing I know I’ll never regret is taking the

One thing I know I’ll never regret is taking the time to invest in my kids in their teen years. Reading aloud to older kids may seem like baby stuff, but I can assure you our experience has been quite the contrary.

Expect a little pouring of the heart on today’s video. I can’t help it when I think about these older kids, and the journey we’re on. Reading aloud with my teens one-on-one has impacted our relationship and connection.

Here is a glimpse of the books I read with my oldest daughter this year. For a more in depth chat, comment “book reviews” for the link to the full video sent to your inbox!

The #livingbooklegacy crew is sharing books for around the topic of motherhood:

@alearningwewillgo
@playinghomeschool
@thisnewday_
@brave.little.learners
@letthemlovelearning
@treasuredhourbookshop

#booksforteens #parentingteens #homeschoolingteens #homeschoolhighschool #homeschooling #readaloudfamily #bookstagram #homeschoolmiddleschool

Learning about what a living education feels like

I’ve shared many favorite book series here, but

I’ve shared many favorite book series here, but here is our current rotation!

📚 Generous Kids Book Club: Recommended for ages 2-12. My daughter loves these stories and illustrations. We are using the generosity curriculum this year, and these are a great addition. You can use code “juicebox15” for a discount.
📚 Little Pilgrim’s Big Journey: Recommended for ages 2-10. Obsessed! My daughter loves this story, and this 3-part gift set is so beautiful. Her big brother has caught the addiction to this series as well. Use “TRISHA10” for a discount on anything in the @lithoskids shop.
📚 Christian Heroes: Then & Now: Recommended for ages 10+. I have been reading this series to my kids since my youngest was 7, so it really depends on your children. As an adult, I am moved by these stories along with my kids. Powerful read alouds from @ywampublishing that we’ve enjoyed over the years!

What is your family’s current favorite book series? Would love to hear (along with your kids’ ages)!

More here #livingbooklegacy

@playinghomeschool
@littlehomeschoolontheprairies
@thisnewday_
@brave.little.learners
@beautyof_homeschool
@treeless_wonder
@letthemlovelearning
@lovingleadinglittles

#livingbooks #bookseries #childrensliterature #readaloudbooks #bookstagram #ywampublishing #lithoskids #kidsbookseries #christianbookseries #booksforkids #charlottemasoninspired

Homeschooling multiple children at different level

Homeschooling multiple children at different levels is a juggling act and never picture perfect.

In the early years, I started implementing many ideas from Charlotte Mason, including seeing education as a feast. It meant short and varied lessons. I liked thinking of it like meal planning with different flavors and portions of courses to make a full and balanced experience.

Here is an actual look at what we accomplished on a recent Monday for each grade. The feast of a living education has been established in the early years to open the doors to richness and curiosity in these older years. Setting the daily rhythm of a feast for years has normalized it.

Not pictured are all the books, digital curriculum, and snacks.

Take a look at more on the #cmmfeast with the #charlottemasonmondays crew:

@my_four_little_bears
@charlottemasonschoolhouse
@arrowsforchrist
@charlottemasonmondays
@thesewildknights
@agentlehomeandschool
@wholeheartedhomemaking
@beautyof_homeschool
@littlehouselearningco
@feasting.in.the.mountains
@lovingleadinglittles
@beautyof_homeschool
@aroundtheworld_homeschool

#charlottemasoninspired #charlottemasoneducation #homeschooling #homeschoolschedule #homeschoolrhythm #homeschoolplanning #homeschoolplanner #charlottemasonirl #homeschoolmom

My aim in every season is to figure out what works

My aim in every season is to figure out what works best to fit the current rhythm, budget, environment, and lifestyle.

This applies to my own personal care and growth too. Here is what is working well for me in the area of Bible study:
Bible: @hosannarevival
Quiet Time Companion: @wholeheartedquiettime
New Testament Study: @thedailygraceco

The journaling ESV Bible was an upgrade I didn’t know I needed. Facts are I am drawn to the prettiness and room to jot notes. Aside from the books I shared in my reading stack last week, these resources are filling me in this busy season!

“If mothers could learn to do for themselves, what they do for their children . . . we would have happier households.”— Charlotte Mason

What is keeping you well lately?

@wholeheartedhomemaking
@thesewildknights
@my_four_little_bears
@aroundtheworld_homeschool
@little_worldwanderers
@charlottemasonschoolhouse
@feasting.in.the.mountains
@agentlehomeandschool
@charlottemasonmondays
@that.whichislovely
@lovingleadinglittles

#charlottemasonmondays #cmmmotherculture #motherculture #charlottemasoninspired #charlottemasonirl #biblestudy #biblejournaling #thedailygraceco #quiettime #hosannarevival

Currently reading... 📗Wild Things, the art of

Currently reading...

📗Wild Things, the art of nurturing boys by Stephen James and David Thomas: I love that this book has chapters for each stage of a boy’s growing years. As someone who didn’t have brothers, I am soaking in the unfamiliar perspective.
📗 The Lost Art of True Beauty by Leslie Ludy: a relevant one-on-read with my teen daughter. Found this gem thank to @generations.ministries
📗 A Grown-Up’s Guide to Kids’ Wiring by Kathleen Edelman: We are going through the adult study on this, and I was intrigued to read about my children’s wiring
📗 On Reading Well by Karen Swallow Prior: just starting this one, and found it highly recommended here on the gram!
📗 We Shall All Be Changed by Lydia Brownback: moving and personal story walking through a woman’s journey with her dying mother. Moving and helpful to hear a voice on this topic - thank you @moodypublishers for this beautiful story!
📗 Elisabeth Elliot, Joyful Surrender: our current morning read aloud, and my kids are already hooked because we previously read her husband’s biography from @ywampublishing. I have never read a YWAM book we weren’t moved by.
📗 30 More Famous Stories Retold by James Baldwin: Also a family read aloud, we are enjoying these short historical chapters.

What are you currently reading?

Love seeing what other moms are reading like I do? More here from the #livingbooklegacy ladies:

@treasuredhourbookshop
@alearningwewillgo
@blessedwithmotherhood
@thisnewday_
@playinghomeschool
@beautyof_homeschool
@littlehomeschoolontheprairies
@lovingleadinglittles
@brave.little.learners

#readalouds #momofteens #christianliving #bookstagram #bookstack #homeschoolmom

Homeschool lately… ⭐️ With my middle and hi

Homeschool lately…

⭐️ With my middle and high schooler kids gaining ground in working independently more and more, I have had more time to invest in my youngest. Since core subjects come pretty easy for her, we get to spend more time with Taking Asia for Jesus (@generations.ministries) along with her passion for crafting.

⭐️ It wouldn’t be me without some list making and box checking. Many celebrations and thank you notes to write this month. Pretty notepad and cards are from @plumpaper (they have a big sale coming next week!).

⭐️ We officially have 100% of the family needing eye prescriptions. I take that as a family full of readers. 😊

⭐️ Dissection season for biology is coming in hot. My only request is let’s take this outdoors.

⭐️ Thankful to have time with friends and leisure books this month! 🤍

#homeschoollife #homeschoolmom #homeschooling #homeschoolcollective #homeschoolmiddleschool #homeschoolhighschool

As the 6th characteristic of the fruit of the Spir

As the 6th characteristic of the fruit of the Spirit, what goodness do you see (or hope to see) in your tweens and teens?

One of the coolest parts of raising tweens and teens has got to be seeing enormous growth. Physically, phew. Mentally, emotionally, and spiritually…it is incredible. Actually, I may have jumped ahead when I chose the word, “coolest.”

There are a lot of experiences (both positive and negative, but all Godly good) on the road to cool. Really difficult self-questioning, self-talk, and self-reflection that happens within, which usually leads to an appropriate posture of awareness and humility. It takes “self” down a notch to make room for transformation.

Who am I to try to control and direct things as if I know what’s up? You see, walking alongside my older kids has really shown me that all my best strategies and efforts can only take us so far. There comes a point where I’m on my knees in prayer for help, wisdom, and surrender.

It is shocking how active goodness can shift so quickly from sharing toys with siblings to forgiving mommy for harsh words. Teens are so savvy that actively doing good, dying to self, and choosing the right way naturally becomes something we work on together.

The evidence of goodness I get to witness melts me. It is something that I could not manufacture with any strategy or strength, but it is a gift from God. He gently shifts my perspective to see goodness in my children (and they in me) in such personal ways. At the end of this homeschool journey, I want to be in the habit of being quick to recognize the goodness of in His image bearers.

If you’re about to homeschool a middle schooler or high schooler, I highly suggest checking out the following:
@redefiningschool
@delightfullyfeasting
@rootedinrest

#homestretchhomeschooling #homeschoolmiddleschool #homeschoolhighschool #homeschooling #parentingteens #momsofteens

I recently started this beautiful book on the stud

We are wrapping up Treasures of the Snow today, an

A simple change in diction can change your entire

A simple change in diction can change your entire perspective. A simple change in perspective can change your entire life.

The first time I heard this was early on in parenting, and it felt like a punch in the gut. As a lover of lists, and checking off the “have tos,” it is an ongoing effort to commit to this “get to” mentality. Yet, imagine how big of an impact this small shift can have on our family. My “get to” list is full, and I’m so thankful!

Let’s kickoff a collective list of blessings! What do you get to do today! I’ll start us off in a comment below. ⬇️

#homeschoollife #homeschoolencouragement #homeschoolmom #homeschooling

It’s that time! ✨ Thank you @plumpaper for t

It’s that time! ✨

Thank you @plumpaper for the opportunity to customize a homeschool planner for the 2024-2025 school year. I detailed my order in a new blog post, and a full video flip through is coming soon!

Planning is such a joy for me, and starting to pull the next school year together is keeping me motivated to finish this year strong! Any fellow early homeschool planners here? 🥰

#plannercommunity #homeschoolplanning #planner #homeschoolplanner #plumpaper #plannerlove #homeschool #homeschooling

When the world shut down, our home church delivere

“The extraordinary interest children take in Cit

Please excuse the sped up mousy voice. 😂 Just

Please excuse the sped up mousy voice. 😂

Just a little bit about the Easter study we are using this year. While you certainly don’t need a study, I love this one because it is truly simple, literature based, and highlights Scripture and hymns important to this season.

If you need a low prep and minimalist type of Easter study this year, check out this one from @littlehouselearningco. Comment “SOTS” for a direct link for more info!

If you’re looking for loads of great Easter book recs, check out my #livingbooklegacyfriends today:

@thisnewday_
@treeless_wonder
@lovingleadinglittles
@letthemlovelearning
@treasuredhourbookshop

#Easterbooks #Eastercurriculum #homeschool curriculum #homeschoolresource #littlehouselearningco

“When you have students narrate daily, you are g

“When you have students narrate daily, you are giving them the opportunity to become artisans with words. They practice the arts of speaking, writing, and communicating, all at the same time, as they assimilate knowledge.”
- Karen Glass

I have a blog post of our experience with oral and written narration, which details:
✏ Where to start when they don’t write yet or when they feel frustrated
✏ Expectations in notebooking
✏ Subjects you can use this practice in
✏ Curriculum thats encourages and supports narrations
✏ Easy supplies

Narrations was a big shift for the better in our homeschool. I love that it encourages and is in alignment with so many skills we strive for.

I’m looking forward to reading more from my friends on #cmmprinciple14 and #cmmprinciple15 here:

@aroundtheworld_homeschool
@arrowsforchrist
@charlottemasonmondays
@agentlehomeandschool
@thesewildknights
@my_four_little_bears
@charlottemasonschoolhouse
@feasting.in.the.mountains
@simple.and.free_
@lovingleadinglittles

#charlottemasonmondays #charlottemasonnarrations #notebooking #narrations #homeschoolideas #charlottemasoninspired #homeschooling

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