Lately, I’ve been fascinated with how stories and fairy tales work within the framework of Classical education. Most of the big names of literature have written about the riveting role of fairy tales—C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. …
This is an attempt to compile some of the “living books” about Philippine history and geography that are readily available online. I am indebted to the mamas at the Charlotte Mason Philippines Facebook group for pointing out some …
I have been asked a number of times if I have any recommendations for “living books” for preschool aged children. I am by no means a full Charlotte Mason practitioner, but I appreciate the use of living books …
My very first book list for Church History for children are primarily geared for the younger years. For this post, I hope to point you to resources that are made for the older children. Read Part 1 of …
Hotspot, Cool Country: Biodiversity in the Philippines The Philippines is one of the few countries that is both a megadiverse country and a hotspot. It is not only diverse, but it is megadiverse, which means it has more species …
One of the challenges of living in the Philippines is not having access to public libraries where one could peruse and borrow certain books for a period time. So I’ve become to realize that one of the biggest …
I have always been a self-confessed bibliophile. And I have been collecting children’s books long before I even had my first child. Time and again, parents ask me for book suggestions on how to start building their children’s …
The funny thing about parenting is that I could never come to a point when I can finally say that I have it all together. If I’m truly honest, I know there is always something to be improved …
The Well-Trained Mind The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home by Susan Wise Bauer and Jessie Wise was the first book that set me into the rabbit hole of classical education. The book recommendations and …
Story book Bible or Bible story books A retelling or paraphrase versions of Bible passages or stories in an age-appropriate manner. Story Bibles usually come in narrative formats. My favorites are The Tent of God and God With …
I’ve been hunting for a good reading list that I could follow realistically as a full-time homeschooling mama, but I couldn’t find one that I actually love. So I created the Scholé Mama Reading List so I could …
