Formative Reads: Some books for the journey
A long-overdue project that I’ve been meaning to tackle is compiling a list of the books that have formed us on our home education journey. Some I have read; others…
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From Zero to Cicero: Our 5 year labour of love in Latin with Memoria Press
The Spark of Curiosity It was 2021, a year after we started home educating our children using a classical approach when I stumbled across a blog post. In it, a…
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Sunshine, Conferences, and Classical Education in the UK
Summer 2026 has been full of surprises so far, with two heatwaves already behind us and more apparently on the way! This sudden scorching weather comes right on the heels…
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Cartography in the School House
Younger Years Early on in our home educating journey, I learned about the importance of cartography (studying and drawing maps). My own geography was a bit rusty when we began…
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Uniforms, Formality, and Prayers in a UK Classical Homeschool
The weather finally seems to be shifting here in the UK, even if it’s taking its time. The first sign of this is how much lighter it’s getting in the…
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Catching Up
I’ve been away from this space for too long, and I’m ready to start putting it back at the top of my to-do list! For one thing, I do enjoy…
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Finding a Weekly Rhythm, Not a Rigid Daily Schedule
One of the main challenges of homeschooling is figuring out how to schedule your homeschool day. You’re not just organizing lessons; you’re weaving together the academic needs of multiple children…
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A Simple Bible Memory System To Give Your Child The Heritage Of God’s Word
A significant benefit of home education is the freedom to prioritize learning about God and the Bible within your daily schedule. It is such a blessing to start the day…
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How to Start Gentle Homeschooling with Memoria Press in the UK: A Parent’s Guide
When my youngest was approaching 4 years old, I started thinking about introducing some structured homeschooling into his day. He was already participating (not regularly by any means) in our…
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Why A Home Library Is The Best Investment You Can Make
For years I have swooned over bookshelves and libraries: a public library, a family’s personal library, and bookshelves in random charity shops filled to the brim with books, artefacts, and…
