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I’m so happy you’re here! I’m Cassandra, a Charlotte Mason homeschooling mom of three who writes about all-things homeschooling & motherhood. I especially love to share my favorite resources for cultivating a grace-filled and Christ-centered home and homeschool. I hope that while you’re here, you’ll be encouraged and inspired!

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Nature Study | Homeschooling with a Toddler

Homeschooling with a Toddler at Home | The Buddy System

Jan 14, 2022

Homeschooling is hard. Being consistent, homeschooling through the doldrums, and battling everyone’s sin nature (including…

Habitat Homeschool Preschool Homeschool Curriculum

Our Preschool Homeschool Curriculum for 2021-2022

Jan 12, 2022

Today I’m sharing our preschool homeschool curriculum choices for the 2021-2022 school year. And I’m…

1000 Hours Outside Challenge 2021 | How It Went & Why We’re Doing It Again in 2022

1000 Hours Outside Challenge 2021 | How It Went & Why We’re Doing It Again in 2022

Jan 8, 2022

Last year, we decided to take the 1000 Hours Outside Challenge. If you’re not familiar…

Second Grade Homeschool Geography Curriculum | Charlotte Mason Homeschooling

Our Second Grade Charlotte Mason Homeschool Curriculum & Book Lists

Jan 5, 2022

I’m a couple of months late getting this post put together, thanks to a big…

How to Get Started with a Charlotte Mason Education

A Full Feast: How to Plan a Charlotte Mason Homeschool Year

Feb 26, 2021

My dining room table is covered with books. I have not one, not two, but…

Step-by-Step Guide to Choosing Homeschool Curriculum & Taking Out the Overwhelm

Step-by-Step Guide to Choosing Homeschool Curriculum & Taking Out the Overwhelm

Feb 17, 2021

It’s both a blessing and a curse that as homeschooling has increased in popularity, the…

Then & Now: The Home We Lost in Nasir, South Sudan

Then & Now: The Home We Lost in Nasir, South Sudan

Feb 14, 2021

DECEMBER 2013: LEAVING AMIDST AN ATTEMPTED COUP On December 17th, 2013 we locked the door…

Exam Week: How We Do Exams in Our Charlotte Mason Homeschool

Exam Week: How We Do Exams in Our Charlotte Mason Homeschool

Feb 8, 2021

It’s exam week over here, which is exciting in our home! This is only our…

Why It’s Okay to Use a Homeschool Preschool Curriculum

Why It’s Okay to Use a Homeschool Preschool Curriculum

Feb 5, 2021

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen moms in homeschooling groups ask for…

How to Disciple Your Kids: 7 Ways to Lead Them to Jesus

How to Disciple Your Kids: 7 Ways to Lead Them to Jesus

Feb 2, 2021

Do you actively disciple your kids and lead them toward Jesus each day? Or in…

Winter Birds Nature Study | Living Books List & Resources

Winter Birds Nature Study | Living Books List & Resources

Jan 22, 2021

This month we’ve been studying Winter Birds for nature study, and I thought I’d share…

Why the Gospel is the Most Important Thing You Can Teach Your Children

Why the Gospel is the Most Important Thing You Can Teach Your Children

Jan 16, 2021

I’ve thought a lot about how to respond to recent events that have shaken our…

Mother Culture Book List | Spring 2021

Mother Culture Book List | Spring 2021

Jan 11, 2021

We are less than 6 months into fully implementing Charlotte Mason’s methods of homeschooling, and…

Our Homeschool Cart Organization

Our Homeschool Cart Organization

Jan 8, 2021

I was absolutely adamant that I would not use a homeschool cart. We homeschool in…

Tips for Mastering the All About Reading Fluency Sheets

Tips for Mastering the All About Reading Fluency Sheets

Jan 6, 2021

We are quickly coming up on the completion of All About Reading Level 1, and…

Why We’re Taking the 1000 Hours Outside Challenge in 2021

Why We’re Taking the 1000 Hours Outside Challenge in 2021

Dec 29, 2020

I have big goals for 2021, and one of them I am so excited about…

Be Intentional: A FREE Goal Setting Workbook for 2021

Be Intentional: A FREE Goal Setting Workbook for 2021

Dec 22, 2020

As 2020 draws to a close and we set our sights on 2021, I’ve begun…

First Grade Homeschool Reading Curriculum All About Reading Level 1

All About Reading Level 1 Curriculum Review

Dec 17, 2020

Can you believe we’re already halfway through this school year?! We have absolutely loved everything…

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