#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.A.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the …
Christmas is a time of joy and family togetherness. We’ve collected a shareable gift guide packed with items to help children enjoy and explore topics in the Catholic Schoolhouse Program. Check out the music, toys, costumes, games and so much …
It’s fall and many of you may be wondering and feeling, is this really what homeschooling is all about? Are you pulling your hair out with kids in different grade levels? Would you like to have a true one-room schoolhouse–one …
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I love this quote and the picture that goes with it. Yet, another reason why homeschooling is awesome. This is NOT how we teach in our own Homeschool! Congrats on making it to the last week of this semester! I …
Memory Work Idea Memory Mother May I Game. Play the classic mother may I game, but the Mother must ask memory work questions! The ‘children’ ask ‘mother’ if they may take X steps/twirls/hops etc, and the ‘mother’ must require them to …
Here’s a quote from Socrates to get you started this week! Memory Work Idea Write some memory work (BIG) on the sidewalk or driveway/parking lot with chalk ahead of time. Before going outside, line up your students and say the …
How are you doing so far? I saw this and thought of you all! Memory Work Idea Play a memory work head game! This is a great one if you have lots of students or are meeting with a Catholic …
Something funny to get you started… 🙂 Thanks and may God bless your schooling! Memory Work Idea Play a version of the game cold and hot, memory work style! Write the memory work on a card.  Send your ‘seeker’ out …
Ready to start your second quarter? We get to dive into string instruments in music, chemistry in science, and Greek art this quarter- it’s going to be a fun one! Memory Work Idea Do your kids brush their teeth? (I …
Look we’re already at the last week of the first quarter! How has it been going? It’s our last week to focus on percussion in music, Egyptian Art, and Botany in Science. History is moving right along with Bible stories …
Week 5 is here, and I hope you are going strong. Here’s your encouragement for the day: Memory Work Play a version of follow the leader. Have your students form a line and choose a starting place. The leader picks …
I hope you’re getting into the school grove by now! How are your youngsters doing on their memory work? Memory Work Musical Memory work Pull out the drums, sistrum, or make the tambourine (see below) this week to help you memorize. …
I’m glad you’re back for more ideas and printables to make your homeschool come alive! Memory Work Idea Play duck, duck, goose to a memory work sentence this week. Have your students sit in a circle. The ‘goose’ recites the …
How did your first week go? Let’s jump right into week 2! Also be sure to check out the resources page! (Just click resources in the top navigation bar). There are plenty of great resources under the Year 2 heading, …
It’s a new year, are you excited?! I pray your schoolroom is stocked, your students are eager and you are refreshed from a summer off and ready to start a new year of Catholic Schoolhouse homeschooling. It can be hard …