Melissa over at Grace Christian Homeschool nominated my blog for the Liebster award! From what I can gather about the award, "The Liebster Award is for small blogs (fewer than 200 followers) that can be described as dearest, sweet, beloved, kind, or favorite."  Being new to the "blogosphere", I am so touched in her recognition of my little site, and her overwhelmingly kind words: " I love your Classical Conversations lapbooks and the beauty of your work. Thank you for your kindness and … [Read more...]

Welcome to my New Webpage!  I thought I had better update things to make them a little more user friendly!  I am still finishing up some details, but everything should be working!  Stop by soon! ~Karen … [Read more...]

I got the idea of a Sequence game for review from another CC Mom, and created the template!  You can download it here, or from my freebies column on the right!  Basically, the template will need to be printed on cardstock that is similar to the colors used for your review cards.  I also added white for the History Timeline.  Just one sheet per color, cut and you're ready to play!  (you can also laminate, if desired).  I just grabbed some coins around the … [Read more...]

One of the CC Smart Mama's in my sons' class lent me this book (check your library), which I completely devoured.  I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the book.  It basically tells their story and how God has been at work in their life.  But I absolutely had to share my two favorite parts that have practical application.  My all-time favorite was "Jurisdictions".  Now - I have always been in favor of giving my children chores to teach them responsibility, have … [Read more...]

Our house doesn't celebrate Santa because a few years ago someone had pointed out that if we tell our children about Santa, who they can't see, and also tell them about God, who they can't see, then when they find out Santa isn't real, it might make them question God.  I thought that was fair reasoning.  We do however, mention that many families celebrate in that way, and that it is a game parents and children play just for fun.  Our kids know not to tell other kids that Santa … [Read more...]

I found a fun Advent resource by Amanda White with all kinds of great projects that walks you right through Advent!  No more tedious planning!  Perfect for the younger grades!I love that the scriptures are repeated several times throughout the month so that the kids really understand and remember the Truth!  This is all about Christ, and leads us to the cross - you can't love the manger, unless you know it was ultimately for the cross!  Check it out!When you BUY THE … [Read more...]

I am attempting to make it easier for everyone to find the resources you are looking for (specifically, Lapbooks).  I have added a toolbar to the top of this page that links to the Posts with the Lapbooks.  Further improvements should be coming.....~Karen … [Read more...]