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NOW OPEN — Everything you need to start homeschooling your preschooler is right here (Feb 11 to March 4 2023)

January 14, 2023 by TLB Events Leave a Comment

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Learning how exactly to homeschool your preschooler can be quite daunting. Doubts about homeschooling and questions about teaching your own child can get really overwhelming. Join our first 2023 run of the online Starting Your Preschool Homeschool Parent Education Program. Countless parents have joined our live and online classes since 2011! As a former early … [Read more...]

Catholic Homeschooling: A Guide and a Few Book Ideas

June 14, 2021 by The Learning Basket

When I was pregnant with my first child, I received a book from my godmother that I believe set me on this path of Catholic homeschooling, not only just being my children's primary teacher, but making sure that they are raised in the faith. It was “Prayerfully Expecting: A Nine-Month Novena for Mothers-To-Be,” and it included several quotes from Vatican II about the role … [Read more...]

Picture books in your homeschool

May 18, 2021 by The Learning Basket Leave a Comment

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We recently did an hour-long conversation over at Instagram Live. Sanne and I talked about the importance of picture books in the early years, if they are considered "living books," and how to use them in your homeschool. If you missed that, you can find the video at the end of this post, or you can just read this show notes of sorts. The Importance of Picture … [Read more...]

Choosing living books for your homeschool

April 14, 2021 by The Learning Basket Leave a Comment

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Confession: I don’t just follow booklists of living books for our homeschool. I come up with my own (from several booklists) that fit my children’s needs on a school term basis. Here’s something that you need to know: a book list is just a book list. It is a starting point but not the end all and be all of your child's education. For a lot of parents, following a set … [Read more...]

How We Choose Read-Aloud Books

April 7, 2021 by The Learning Basket Leave a Comment

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This advice that we often give fellow parents has always been my parenting mantra. Choosing and reading wonderful read-aloud books have been such a normal part of our family routine. I've been known to resort to grabbing a book for situations that get us stuck on a wall. From bedtime blues, to taking a break after a difficult subject in homeschooling, to simply clocking in … [Read more...]

How to enjoy classic children’s books across different ages

March 3, 2021 by The Learning Basket Leave a Comment

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Classic books can be intimidating. Take a deep breath, get over it, and just think of the many benefits of reading them, for your children and yourself. These books can be enjoyed by readers of all ages, as these are the books that have withstood the test of time. Let's talk about how to enjoy classic children's books across different ages. If you want to know what classic … [Read more...]

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