When I was pregnant with my first child, I received a book from my godmother that I believe set me on this path of Catholic homeschooling, not only just being my children's primary teacher, but making sure that they are raised in the faith.It was “Prayerfully Expecting: A Nine-Month Novena for Mothers-To-Be,” and it included several quotes from Vatican II about the role … [Read more...]
About Mariel Uyquiengco
Picture books in your homeschool
We recently did an hour-long conversation over at Instagram Live. Sanne and I talked about the importance of picture books in the early years, if they are considered "living books," and how to use them in your homeschool.If you missed that, you can find the video at the end of this post, or you can just read this show notes of sorts.The Importance of Picture … [Read more...]
Choosing living books for your homeschool
Confession: I don’t just follow booklists of living books for our homeschool. I come up with my own (from several booklists) that fit my children’s needs on a school term basis.Here’s something that you need to know: a book list is just a book list. It is a starting point but not the end all and be all of your child's education.For a lot of parents, following a set … [Read more...]