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The Best Online Planner: Homeschool Planet Digital Planner Review

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Are you curious about digital planners? Today, I am sharing an honest Homeschool Planet digital planner review. We have been using the Homeschool Planet digital planner for our 2023-2024 school year, and I can honestly say that I will never go back to paper planners! In this article, I will share what I love about […]

Simple Homeschool Morning Time Ideas (Morning Basket)

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Starting your homeschool day on the right foot can really make a difference. Today, I will give you some simple homeschool morning time ideas. This will sort of be a relaxed and laid back morning basket routine. Starting your morning in a relaxed predictable way can bring great peace and stability to your homeschool. When […]

Awesome Catholic Easter Science Activity: Free Flower Dissection Lab

Easter Lily

Awesome Catholic Easter Science Activity: Free Flower Dissection Lab I got this idea for a lily flower study on St. Joseph’s Feast Day since one of his symbols is the lily. St. Joseph is often seen holding lilies in photos and statues. This study can be done at any time, but it makes for an […]

The Best Free Preschool Printables for your Catholic Homeschool

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The internet is full of free preschool printables. It can be overwhelming! But which ones are the best? Today, I will share my favorite free preschool printables for your Catholic homeschool. I found some great free preschool printables to share that can be made into flashcards, matching games, and more. You can start all of […]

Catholic Saint Lucy DIY Crown

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Liturgical living is such a fun, beautiful, and meaningful way to pass on the Catholic faith to our children. It also does not have to be expensive or difficult! I mentioned my favorite Advent saints in this post. Today, I have an easy and cheap DIY to celebrate St. Lucy’s Feast Day! I will show you […]

World History Project – DIY Lapbook

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It is important to give our children a solid foundation in World History. It can be difficult, however, to engage young children in learning about facts, figures, and time periods that occurred thousands of years ago. One fun and interactive way to review history facts is to create a lapbook. Today, I will share an […]

An Honest Comparison of the Best Catholic Homeschool Curricula

It’s a great time to be a homeschooler. There are so many amazing resources, especially authentically Catholic homeschool curricula! But where to begin? The vast choices can be overwhelming. Today, I will share with you a list of some of the different Catholic homeschool curricula on the market. I will give you a brief overview […]

Catholic Heritage Curricula Phonics Curriculum – A Review

I purchased CHC’s Little Stories for Little Folks with my own money. I am receiving no compensation for this review, and the thoughts and opinions are honest and my own. I do not work for Catholic Heritage Curricula, and I am, in no way, affiliated with them. It is simply something we love and use […]

A Guide to Creating a Daily Homeschool Schedule

Homeschooling offers a unique and personalized approach to education, and with a personalized daily homeschool schedule parents can tailor their child’s learning experience to their individual needs and interests. A daily homeschool schedule must promote learning, engagement, and a healthy balance between academic and non-academic activities. It can be stressful to determine how and what […]

How to Develop a Catholic Preschool Homeschool Curriculum for Free

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Developing a free preschool homeschool curriculum for your Catholic preschooler doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. You can provide a faith-filled education for your little one without breaking the bank. From incorporating Catholic values into your daily routine to tailoring a perfect schedule for your little one, this guide will walk you […]