Think about taking 20 minutes with your family to discuss our freedoms as a nation and our freedom in Christ. Perhaps around a campfire or over 4th of July food! 

Do you remember every date you memorized in school? How about every historical figure or math formula?
Me neither.
But I’ll never forget the thrill of a great story, the kind that pulls you in, sparks your imagination, and leaves you changed. That’s the power of literature.

No, we are not talking about water slides, slip ’n slides, or a trip to the local playground. The summer slide refers to the phenomenon where students lose some of the academic skills and knowledge they gained during the school year over the summer break.

Yes! Yes! Yes! In fact, our guides are a fantastic tool to talk about literature.

Imagine your child is an explorer—not sitting at a desk just memorizing facts, but out there digging for treasure, solving mysteries, and making exciting connections all on their own. That’s the heart of discovery learning!

Think of a homeschool conference like a booster shot of inspiration, support, and connection. Just when you need it!

A literature-based language arts curriculum is not just about a style of teaching—it's about nurturing a lifelong love of reading, thinking, and expressing ideas.

Imagine if Mary Poppins and Professor McGonagall had a wise, book-loving cousin who was obsessed with nature walks, classic literature, and making sure kids weren’t bored to tears—that’s Charlotte Mason.

A tradition in our family is the creation of a summer bucket list. Each family member (mom and dad too!) fill in a list of 10 activities or goals they would like to accomplish over the summer. Everyone shares their list and we talk about our plans for the summer.