The following is part of a quick response I sent to a mom who emailed me asking about allowing her children to read literature that has outdated language or ideas about race. It does not encompass all of my thoughts about these issues, but it gives a good start that I thought might be helpful… Continue reading What Do We Do with Difficult Books?
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When Grades Show Virtue
All those times I wanted to quit. All those times I wondered if we were doing the right thing. All those times people around us were skeptical. For some reason, this moment feels like the completing of a circle. I don't know why, as we've never been big on external rewards for schoolwork. We've never… Continue reading When Grades Show Virtue
Staying In? Get You Some Culture!
Have you been seeing all the amazing free streaming experiences being shared around your social media feeds? I have! But if you're like me, you will file them away in your brain for later, and then promptly forget them. So, I decided to compile them all in a handy list so that I would actually… Continue reading Staying In? Get You Some Culture!
Guest Post: The Question Every Homeschool Family Must Answer
This is a guest post by Crystal Wagner, a featured speaker at the upcoming Stillwater Charlotte Mason Homeschool Retreat on January 10-11, 2020. For more information or to get registered, click on the "SCM Retreat" tab above. ***************** My husband and I spread a blanket on the grass, pulled out our boxed lunches, and prayed… Continue reading Guest Post: The Question Every Homeschool Family Must Answer
Get ready, mamas!! Help is on the way!
We here at Schola Living Books have been working hard with the Stillwater Charlotte Mason Community to organize and bring to you the first ever homeschool retreat right here in Stillwater! We are so thrilled with how everything is working out, and we think you all will LOVE what we have in store for you!… Continue reading Get ready, mamas!! Help is on the way!