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The Master and His Apprentices | Christian High School Art History for Homeschoolers

Thursday, February 8, 2024 (Updated: Monday, March 3, 2025)
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As we approached high school, I needed to find courses that would resonate with my creative daughter who loves both history and art. I had looked at The Master and His Apprentices for some time and chose it for our art history curriculum. Caroline …

Category: Homeschooling High School | Our Homeschool Curriculum Choices

The Happy Warrior Was On Medical Leave

Saturday, February 3, 2024 (Updated: Sunday, April 13, 2025)
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Almost two weeks ago I purchased the microphone I had wanted for some time and had previously mentioned. I was ready to get back into the swing of things. Caroline and David were finally healthy. Our taxes were done. We had completed a solid week of …

Category: Our Family Life

Galatians 6

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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Galatians 6 Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of …

Category: Bible PassagesTag: Galatians (Bible)

Galatians 5

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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Galatians 5 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery. Take notice: I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no value to you at all. …

Category: Bible PassagesTag: Galatians (Bible)

Snowed In | Picture Book Activities

Monday, January 29, 2024 (Updated: Tuesday, May 12, 2026)
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Snowed In by Barbara M. Lucas, illustrated by Catherine Stock, is a cozy historical picture book about a Wyoming family preparing for a long winter in 1915. I happened across a discarded school copy at a book sale and was so glad I brought it home. …

Category: Picture Book ActivitiesTag: Family and Home | Picture Books | Pioneers | Winter

George Washington Unit Study

Monday, January 29, 2024 (Updated: Saturday, April 4, 2026)
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I’ve gathered together videos, books, printables, and other resources for your George Washington unit study. I invite you to read through the ideas below and use the ones that fit your family’s needs. If you are new to learning with unit …

Category: Homeschool Unit StudiesTag: America | George Washington | Presidents' Day

Galatians 4

Monday, January 29, 2024 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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Galatians 4 What I am saying is that as long as the heir is a child, he is no different from a slave, although he is the owner of everything. He is subject to guardians and trustees until the date set by his father. So also, when we were children, we …

Category: Bible PassagesTag: Galatians (Bible)

Over the River and Through the Wood | Picture Book Activities

Saturday, January 27, 2024 (Updated: Tuesday, May 12, 2026)
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Over the River and Through the Wood pairs Lydia Maria Child’s beloved Thanksgiving poem with richly detailed woodcut illustrations by Christopher Manson. This beautiful edition brings a familiar holiday classic to life and makes a lovely addition to …

Category: Picture Book ActivitiesTag: Picture Books | Thanksgiving

The Butterfly Alphabet | Picture Book Activities

Saturday, January 27, 2024 (Updated: Tuesday, May 12, 2026)
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The Butterfly Alphabet is a fascinating picture book that highlights God’s creativity in one small but remarkable part of the natural world. Kjell B. Sandved spent decades traveling the world with the unusual goal of finding every letter of the …

Category: Picture Book ActivitiesTag: Nature Study | Picture Books

Galatians 1 & 2

Friday, January 26, 2024 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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Galatians 1 & 2  Paul, an apostle—sent not from men nor by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead— and all the brothers with me, To the churches of Galatia: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the …

Category: Bible PassagesTag: Aelbert Cuyp (Artist) | Galatians (Bible)
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I’m Sallie — wife, mother, just-retired homeschooler, and curator of my home. Our little family lives a quiet and cozy life of home education, self-employment, and pithy exchanges. I’ve been writing here for 20+ years about Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. And I like to laugh. A lot. Start here. ♥

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