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My Journey: From Art School to Ministry School and Back Again

Hey! I’m Alyssa! I’m a part of the Rooted Minds Team. I have the privilege to call Andy, the face behind Latin With Andy, my brother, and Betsy, the founder of Family Style Schooling Blog, mom. Now I can also say my art is published! I helped with a new educational art book by Courtney…

Introducing the Heart of the Rooted Minds Learning Community

We are so excited to introduce our new online community: Rooted Minds Learning Community. We have loved supporting families in their journey to learn Latin, but we are looking to expand our resources in one cohesive community without ads or the noise of other social media platforms using Mighty Networks. Over the past year, the…

The Old Man and the Sea by Earnest Hemingway

I have come to really appreciate sources that give me background on the author and time period that help draw out the author’s vision for their work and not merely my own reaction to the piece. That’s exactly what Apologia has done for high schoolers with their latest American Literature curriculum. It is well written, thought provoking, and masterfully curated. I’m excited to have a guide that will help my daughter explore American literature from a biblical worldview.

Not Loving Latin? Try These 10 Practical Tips to Boost Your Learning

Starting our studies after the winter break always requires an extra measure of grace. Having time off for the holidays is nice, but it doesn’t always feel as restful as the summer break. Additionally, the material generally gets more difficult as you continue to the second semester of study in a subject. It can be…

How to Encourage a Wholesome Learning Environment in Your Home

One of the trendy words among the young people in my life is “wholesome.” When a movie or TV show feels like it encourages virtuous behavior, they refer to it as “wholesome.” As I’ve been processing different work environments and looking back at my homeschooling journey, this concept of cultivating a wholesome learning environment has…