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Discover how embracing Christian faith through life’s unexpected challenges can cultivate true contentment. Learn how to instill gratitude and trust in God’s plan in your children’s hearts with Scripture, discussion, and activities, plus a free PDF Bible study on Christian contentment for families and kids.

The end of the school year is a special time for both parents and children. Whether you homeschool year-round or take a break during the summer, the end of the school year can bring up a lot of different emotions. This blog discusses how to audit your homeschool year and fun ideas for celebrating accomplishments.

The planning side of homeschooling is half of the fun for me! This post includes the best strategies for planning your homeschool year, plus a look inside my planner, my favorite tool for mapping out your school year. The customizable homeschool planner can be adapted to multiple children and styles of homeschooling.

Sharing the gospel in the home with your family and children is one of the most important things a parent will do. Navigate spreading the gospel straight from the Bible and develop a love of Jesus in an honest, authentic, meaningful way. Explore how to respond to the gospel and encouraging Christianity in your home.

These are intentional Easter gifts that encourage children’s creativity or are practical items that they will use. For the readers, a list of classics and fun readers. For the imaginative and creative ones, a list of open-ended toys and art supplies. For the adventurer, plenty of gift ideas to keep them exploring.

Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey is a classic children’s story that teaches about curiosity, independence, and relationships. This blog lists the best activities for preschoolers that coordinate with the story, including coordinating alphabet and math lessons, craft ideas, and a free printable PDF book activity guide.

In this blog I’m sharing my favorite low stimulation shows for toddlers and preschoolers. These are shows little kids can enjoy and watch a few episodes of when they need a break and then resume our normal activities. While we limit screen time in our home, gentle shows like these offer benefits for kids when needed.

Handwriting Without Tears teaches a multi-sensory approach to handwriting I have used with all my children. It is a simple way to teach print and cursive to children and kids. This blog explains the benefits of teaching handwriting, plus a full Handwriting Without Tears curriculum review and my favorite curriculum choices.

An Expectant Easter is a gospel-based, Charlotte Mason-inspired curriculum designed with your whole family in mind. It’s an invitation to gather your family to center your hearts on what Easter is all about. Through Bible stories, hymns, poetry, art studies, picture books, projects, baking, tea time, and nature studies

I love studying nature with my children year-round–there is so much to experience and learn in every season. Here are some simple ideas from our Spring Nature Study Collection to get you outside and learning.