Blessed with a generous spirit, Brigid, born to a slave, was graced to perform many miracles, do great works, and go on to inspire a nation.
Read More »In the Schoolroom – Winter Poetry
It is important that young people read and write poems and getting them started can be simple. Mary Ellen Barrett shows us how.
Read More »Welcome to the Stay-at-Homeschooling Mom Podcast
Meet two experienced homeschooling moms and their podcast to encourage, inspire, and amuse homeschooling parents. Life just got better. A little over twenty years ago, a friend and I sat ...
Read More »St. Juan Diego and the Miraculous Tilma
“Am I not here, I, who am your mother? Listen and understand, my littlest son, let nothing frighten and afflict you or trouble your heart."
Read More »In the Schoolroom: Crafting Your Gratitude Journal
Gratitude needs the habit of observation and awareness of God's gifts. This simple craft for children makes developing that habit so much fun.
Read More »In the Schoolroom: Take a Hike!
Whether a short walk around the neighborhood or a long hike, take the time to explore God’s creation and enjoy some wonderful family time together.
Read More »In the Schoolroom: Keep on Track for Peace of Mind
With a schedule, you can stay on track by simply looking at the clock, see where you’re supposed to be, and start there. It helps a lot.
Read More »Planning for Homeschool Success
For school planning, I use all of Seton’s resources. I like to know the end goals for each of my students. It helps to keep me on track.
Read More »In the Schoolroom: America the Beautiful – Star Wreaths
This simple craft for younger children can foster their love of country and pride for our nation, essential lessons for educating them well.
Read More »In the Schoolroom: Hometown Tourism
A word to the wise: best-kept secrets can be in our backyard, our home state, so don't let these golden opportunities to explore and discover pass us by.
Read More »St. Mark the Evangelist, Pray for Us!
Author of the second Gospel and founder of Alexandria's first church, St. Mark was the first to bring the Gospel to Africa.
Read More »Invite the World to Your Homeschool Group
Here is a fun way for your homeschool group to go around the world while staying local and a great way to show gratitude to God for His remarkable creation.
Read More »Pope Francis’s Empanadas
For Pope Francis, his favorite treat is the humble empanada, the popular, hearty portable meal for workers brought to South America by Spanish settlers.
Read More »St. Marianne Cope – Patron of Lepers, Outcasts, and Hawaii
Mother Marianne, in the language of truth and love, worked tirelessly for her patients, the poor suffering from leprosy, even Saint Damien in his last days.
Read More »Saint Lucy – Early Christian Martyr – Patron Saint of Eyes
Lucy consecrated herself to God and was true to her promise of purity even through horrible torture. She is one of the seven women mentioned in the Mass.
Read More »Peg Dolls for Saint Lucy’s Day – December 13
A fun craft for both boys and girls and even younger children, saintly peg dolls make it easy to teach about the lives of the saints we are celebrating.
Read More »Saint Lorenzo Ruiz – First Filipino Martyr
Lorenzo was a family man living a faithful life in the Philippines. Through an extraordinary set of circumstances, he was called to give his life for Christ.
Read More »Simple Tips on Starting Your School Year Well
Cubbies and a rolling cart are some of Mary Ellen's simple tips to get your homeschool year off to a great start. It's a short read but rich in advice.
Read More »St. Helena of the Cross – Patron of Discoveries
Constantine tasked his mother Helena to travel the Empire and gather holy objects. It was during these pilgrimages that Helena discovered the True Cross. Saint Helena was the mother of ...
Read More »In the Schoolroom: Liturgical Notebooks
Helping the children create special notebooks of their religious studies from the start of the school year has resulted in wonderful memories for all of us.
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