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Heart Before Horizon: The Emotional Journey of Carry On, Mr. Bowditch
There’s something profound about returning to the books that shaped your childhood education. As a homeschool graduate, I recently picked up Jean Lee Latham’s Carry On, Mr. Bowditch, and found myself moved to tears in ways my younger self could never have understood. The Weight of Loss Reading about Nat’s losses – his mother, siblings,…
Read MoreLearning Virtue Through Story In the World Called Narnia
A new episode on The Rooted Minds Podcast just released! My name is Audrey, and I will be the host of today’s podcast as we dive into how learning virtue through story can transform young hearts and minds. Stories have an incredible power to shape our understanding of virtue and character. Through the enchanted world…
Read MoreSpeaking Life & Death in The Magician’s Nephew
Welcome to Rooted Minds, where our family’s love for literature becomes your invitation to discover the transformative power of great books. I’m Betsy Strauss, and along with my family, we’re excited to share our journey through the pages that have shaped our hearts and minds. In our home, books aren’t just stories on shelves—they’re treasured…
Read MoreImagination and Reading as Regeneration
There’s something magical about losing yourself in a good story. When I open the pages of a novel, I’m not just reading words on a page – I’m stepping into a portal that awakens my heart to deeper truths. Fiction has this unique ability to bypass my analytical defenses and speak directly to my soul,…
Read MoreHave you tried the new Latin with Andy App?
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news with all you Latin language enthusiasts out there! Latin with Andy is now moving to Mighty Networks, and now includes a Latin with Andy app! This move gives us the opportunity to provide a better, more cohesive learning experience for our community. The Forum: A Space to Grow…
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