Bird watching encourages kids to go outdoors and fosters a connection that can inspire a lifelong appreciation for wildlife and conservation.
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Bird watching encourages kids to go outdoors and fosters a connection that can inspire a lifelong appreciation for wildlife and conservation.
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This assessment is more relevant to homeschooling objectives, takes less time than you imagine, and is very helpful in planning the new year.
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Mary Ellen shares a cute, simple craft that's colorful, fun, and guaranteed to keep little fingers busy and bring the outdoors inside.
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Two homeschool moms - friends and podcast hosts - share surprises from their first year of podcasting and what's coming in the new year.
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Develop these three new habits over the next three months and you are on track to be the person you want to be. Here’s how:
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The power of storytelling and play, something as simple as handling the Nativity figures, could connect young children to their faith.
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Seton Graduates of 2023 from all over the world gathered for celebration and a commission to build the kingdom of God.
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It is important that young people read and write poems and getting them started can be simple. Mary Ellen Barrett shows us how.
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“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."
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Gratitude needs the habit of observation and awareness of God's gifts. This simple craft for children makes developing that habit so much fun.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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This simple craft for younger children can foster their love of country and pride for our nation, essential lessons for educating them well.
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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.
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Author of the second Gospel and founder of Alexandria's first church, St. Mark was the first to bring the Gospel to Africa.
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For Pope Francis, his favorite treat is the humble empanada, the popular, hearty portable meal for workers brought to South America by Spanish settlers.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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