Holidays, Tips Article, Unit Study
by Becky Slamer Christmas time is here! There is so much joyful anticipation in this season, even if this year we find ourselves navigating difficult circumstances. Our perspective in approaching the season will drastically affect the mood and environment in our...
Curriculum, Holidays, Unit Study
by Katie Julius As the calendar quickly slips from December to January, we homeschoolers often find ourselves searching for motivation to hit the books again after the busyness of the holiday season. We invite you to take a bit longer to savor (and recover from) the...
Encouragement, Holidays, Homeschool, Mothers, Parenting
by Katie Julius One of my most vivid memories as a child during Christmas time was the advent wreath – a beautiful lush evergreen wreath adorned with three purple, one pink, and one white candle. We had a large one at the front of the church sanctuary that was...
Family, Holidays, Reading
by Elise Hamel In the cozy glow of Christmas lights and the crisp air of anticipation, there’s a special magic found in the pages of a book. This week we wanted to share some of our treasured favorites from the CHEA staff, board, and volunteers. From classic...
Holidays, Homeschool, Unit Study
by Megan Mora Fuentes Homeschooling around the holidays can be challenging. Busy schedules, special events, extra activities, and the general excitement of the season all contribute to distractions and delays. Take the opportunity to lean into that excitement and...