This list is for families using the classical approach to education as outlined in Laura Berquist's independent study program, Mother of Divine Grace (MODG), and in her book Designing Your Own Classical Curriculum (DYOCC). The discussions on this loop primarily revolve around the implementation and use of resources which are recommended in the MODG syllabi and in DYOCC. Additionally, they always welcome conversations about the classical methodology of MODG/DYOCC.
Illuminated Ink© (formerly known as Art Angels©) is dedicated to developing, designing, and producing high-quality Catholic educational materials for children all over the world. The majority of products are "hands-on" and meant to keep little hands and curious minds busy for long periods of time.
Neumann Press publishes orthodox, traditional, and classic Catholic books that have gone out of print and provides quality books that are beautiful, pleasing to read and that will stand the test of time and usage. Neumann Press also carries Catholic school and homeschool textbooks, readers, workbooks, history books, novels, and story books for ages pres-school through high school.
Guardian Angel Books offers a special selection of beautiful, hard-to-find Catholic children's books, textbooks and classics.
This email list is intended to support homeschooling families using Kolbe curriculum
Catholic publisher of the best and most affordable music instruction materials for homeschoolers and self-learners. Publisher of the most comprehensive collection of hymn arrangements for piano.
Supplier of books and publications with a focus on Catholic, Socratic, and classical works.
High Note Solutions offers a Catholic music curriculum with melodies, hymns, and Gregorian chant. Encourages music appreciation and education, while promoting a Catholic culture and love of traditional Catholic musical heritage.
This email support group is a place to discuss homeschooling with OLVS curriculum.
El Camino Real Bookstore publishes out-of-print Catholic treasures and preserves Catholic heritage by offering Catholic titles which taught our forefathers the unchanging truths of the Catholic faith.
Bethlehem Books is a small, home grown publishing company dedicated to restoring to children and families a treasury of wholesome, character-building literature.
This list is for Roman Catholic families using the Sonlight Curriculum. This loop exists primarily to discuss Sonlight in the context of our Catholic faith.
St. Thomas Aquinas Academy offers a Catholic classical liberal arts curriculum is an independent study program crafted for the home schooling family, for preschool to grade 12. This program gently prepares the child to learn from the Great Books and understand the great ideas essential to that same work of integrating faith with reason. A classical presentation of English and Latin grammar and the arts and sciences equips the student with the tools of learning; a cyclical study of the grand eras of western civilization – Greek, Roman, Old World and New – guides the student (and the teaching parent!) through the historical and literary masterpieces that for centuries have inspired students to noble academic effort.
Catholic Family Education provides books and other materials.
Heart of Seton is a support group for families using Seton Home Study Curriculum. If you are using Seton, or are thinking about using Seton, come share ideas, problems, joys, activities, prayers, and much more.
A candid look at the challenges and joys of raising a large family in a hostile world. This article is written from a Catholic perspective, but has food for thought for any parent of a large brood.
This is a moderated loop for Catholics who use or are interested in KONOS to support each other and share ideas.
This list is to encourage and support those who homeschool many children. How many? To some 3 is a lot! If you have a large family (whether natural, adopted, foster or blended) and homeschool, you know that there are a lot of unique challenges ranging from orchestrating family harmony, dealing with multiple ages, trying to homeschool in a sometimes chaotic environment, keeping up with the never-ending laundry, transportation, cooking, chores, and more. This is a Christian list.
Mater Amabilis is a free online homeschool curriculum, which takes the methods of Charlotte Mason and applies them for the 21st century Catholic family. Offering a detailed and flexible syllabus for each age level, Mater Amabilis can be used as a complete curriculum or simply as a springboard for learning. This online teacher training forum provides support in implementing the methods of Charlotte Mason and tips for adapting these methods to today's family.
Ignatius Press is a Catholic publisher with a large selection of children's books. They carry Bethlehem Books, Visions books, Magnificat children's books, and coloring books.