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Although my space here on the internet is mostly meant to empower families to cultivate healthier, natural, and more wholistic lifestyles – I am a firm believer in homeschooling and have ten years of experience as a home educator. Some of these posts are older, but they are still relevant if you are searching for resources or general information, or have younger students. I share from a Classical Christian perspective, though families not interested in the Classical Model could certainly pull from my favorite resources as well. I also like the Charlotte Mason Method because of her wholistic approach of creating an educational atmosphere, the reliance on living books, and pursuit of nature studies.

Our School Name: After many years of homeschooling, I finally became convicted that our school needed a name to represent our values! Being a gardener and tree lover, I fell on the acacia tree because it is rich in symbolism. Mentioned 29 times in the Bible (Exodus, Deuteronomy, Isaiah, and Joel), it is strong, durable, and resilient. It was the material used to create the Tabernacle, the Ark of the Covenant, and Noah’s Ark.

The acacia is designed by God to survive decades of intense heat and drought. It’s deep root system sustains the tree through hard times, making it a beautiful representation of anchoring ourselves and trusting in God’s Word for all that we do.

Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD,
whose trust is the LORD.
He is like a tree planted by water,
that sends out its roots by the stream,
and does not fear when heat comes,
for its leaves remain green,
and is not anxious in the years of drought,
for it does not cease to bear fruit.

Jeremiah 17:7-8

 

Popular Posts

(Find all homeschool posts HERE)

 

 

Originally-Designed Curricula

 

 

Curriculum Choices Over the Years

 

 

 

Claritas Reading Lists

(chosen to be paired with the 4 time periods)

 

 

 

 

 

Classical Conversations Reading Lists

(geared to younger students, not nearly as inclusive as the Claritas lists, but pairs with the 3 cycles of CC)

 

 

 

 

 

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