"Art" You Willing to Help?
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Wednesday, September 21, 2011
So, we’ve started homeschooling this year. (I will write more about that later, I promise.)
I am trying to do “art” as part of our curriculum, partly because I think it’s good for Camilla and mostly because she really enjoys it. But as someone who has (really!) almost zero artistic talent, I am at a loss.
Thus far we’ve made jack o’lanterns and apple trees out of construction paper, because I can... READ MORE
Finding Motivation and Books
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Thursday, June 30, 2011
This week on the Faith & Family Live Cast (click here to listen or click on the player above), Lynn, Hallie and I take a break from the summer heat to enjoy a fun conversation about staying “motivated” during the summer, when all we really feel like doing is sipping a cool drink and taking a nap! Are you feeling lazy and lax this summer? How do you motivate yourself to stay on top of teaching kids,... READ MORE
My First Homeschool Conference
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Family on Tuesday, June 14, 2011
I’m so excited that this weekend, I will have the opportunity to attend and speak at my very first homeschooling conference. Although I’ve spoken in countless venues around the country in the past few years, the Kansas City Conference for Catholic Homeschoolers will be my very first opportunity to attend a conference specifically geared to homeschooling families.
The agenda for the conference looks... READ MORE
Scheduling and Sleep
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Thursday, May 26, 2011
This week on the Faith & Family Live Cast (click here to listen or click on the player above) Lynn, Danielle and I enjoy a conversation about our summer plans and projects—what we’re planning to do, and what we’re NOT planning to do! What kinds of plans have you made for the summer—camps, classes, or simple cooling off? Do you prefer a scheduled summer for the kids, or do you keep things free flowing... READ MORE
Homeschooling in a New State
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Family on Tuesday, April 19, 2011
I was surprised by a recent note from my friend Elyse who does our lovely Mass Worksheets on CatholicMom.com. Elyse is an Air Force wife and a homeschooling mom of six. In the years since she’s been volunteering with CatholicMom.com, she’s lived in so many places that I’ve lost count.
So that’s why I was surprised last week when Elyse emailed me with a question about whether or not I know any homeschoolers... READ MORE
Celebrating All Catholic Schools
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Family on Wednesday, February 02, 2011
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This morning, I tweeted a shout out to all of the Catholic Schools teachers in my life, past and present, who are caught up in the joy of celebrating Catholic Schools Week. A Twitter friend, a homeschooling Catholic dad, took the occasion of my tweet to commend his wife.
His “retweet” was a great reminder to me that each of us should be celebrating this week. Now that my sons are in public school,... READ MORE
A Gift that Keeps on Giving
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Family on Friday, December 03, 2010
Are you familiar with the very fun resources offered at CatholicQuiz.com? They have all kinds of wonderful games, quizzes and activities for the young and the young at heart, all designed to help your family learn more about our faith. One of my favorite resources is their free weekly quiz based on the Sunday liturgy of the word, but the subscription areas of the site contain some real treasures... READ MORE
CatholicQuiz.com
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Summer seems like the perfect time for us to check out the wonderful new resource for Catholic families, parishes and classrooms. CatholicQuiz.com, created by husband and wife team Michael and Mary McKay, is a terrific way to learn about and treasure our Catholic faith. Designed with age appropriate resources for ages five and up, CatholicQuiz.com moves beyond rote memorization to make learning... READ MORE
Eleven on Her Own
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Family on Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Thanks to friend and blogger Leticia Velasquez for sharing the following video about a homeschooling family doing their best to live out their faith under very difficult circumstances. I share this video because I think it provides a unique insight into one home but also captures the struggles faced by many families these days. I would love to hear your thoughts and reactions once you’ve viewed the video.
Stories for a Homeschool Heart
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Tuesday, April 27, 2010
From my good friend Cheryl Dickow, founder and publisher at Bezalel Books, comes a special invitation to be part of a wonderful project for homeschooling families. If you are interested, please follow up directly with the contact information provided below. Cheryl shares:
Invitation to Submit a Story
Upcoming book: Stories for a Homeschool Heart
Wanted: Inspiring stories from Homeschoolers to be... READ MORE
