Twenty Years In: What Homeschooling Has Taught My Heart

After twenty years of homeschooling, I still don’t feel like an expert—but I do feel rich in experience. Not the kind you measure in test scores or perfect lesson plans, but the kind gathered slowly, like pearls hidden in the everyday. This road has been both beautiful and messy, full of missteps and unexpected grace.…

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The Book Nook: A Rooted Minds Learning Community Treasure Trove

Welcome to The Book Nook Step into a world where stories come alive and readers connect! We’re thrilled to announce the expansion of our Rooted Minds Learning Community with The Book Nook – a vibrant space where literature lovers can gather, discuss, and dive deep into transformative books. What Makes The Book Nook Special? The…

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Finding Our Way to What We Love: Growing Motivation for Learning

I’ve been obsessing lately about this idea of motivation, about how we find our way to the things that light us up inside. Not because someone told us we should do them, but because something in us recognizes in them something that feels like home. Finding Our Natural Growth It reminds me of watching a…

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The Divine Design of a Christian Homeschool Mother: God’s Perfect Plan

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Have you ever thought about the concept that God designed moms specifically to raise their kids? It’s a profound truth that often gets overlooked in our modern discussions about education and parenting. The unique combination of nurturing instinct, intuitive understanding, and deep love that mothers possess creates the perfect environment for learning and growth. As…

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Heart Before Horizon: The Emotional Journey of Carry On, Mr. Bowditch

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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,…

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