Balance in Teaching Reading
September 16, 2024 I’ve had several friends tell me that they have poured over my homeschool posts and re-read them many times. I’m...
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Ashley Qurollo
Aug 264 min read
Apple School Visuals
August 26, 2024 Apple season is almost upon us! A nearby orchard already opened, but I can’t quite bring myself to go until there is a...
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Ashley Qurollo
Aug 55 min read
Encouraging Reluctant Readers
August 5, 2024 Comparing children with other children is such an easy trap to fall into, one that brings undo stress for both parents and...
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Ashley Qurollo
Jul 223 min read
Art with My Children
July 22, 2024 My children and I nestle into our usual couch spots, ready for reading . A bright orange book awaits us, new to us but not...
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Ashley Qurollo
Jul 83 min read
Loving to Learn
July 8, 2024 Did you know that Nathaniel Hawthorne, notable author of The Scarlet Letter, wrote delightful retellings of famous Greek...
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Ashley Qurollo
May 273 min read
A Weary Heart Looks at Psalm 23:1-2
May 27, 2024 A weighty Weariness settled, and nothing could seem to displace this unwelcome intruder. “A good night’s sleep will dislodge...
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Ashley Qurollo
May 133 min read
1st Grade: Homeschool Review
May 13, 2024 With another homeschool year accomplished, I reflect on many lessons learned in the first grade year. First grade is such a...
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Ashley Qurollo
Feb 193 min read
What I'm Reading
February 19, 2024 Welcome back, friends! Last week I shared how my book basket came to be, and today I will share what is currently in my...
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Ashley Qurollo
Feb 123 min read
Creating My Book Basket
February 12, 2024 For my fellow homeschoolers, you are probably familiar with the book basket concept which is simply creating a readily...
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Ashley Qurollo
Jan 153 min read
Inspiring Books from 2023
January 15, 2024 First, thank you to every reader who commented and encouraged me in last week's post. You have no idea what a blessing...
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Ashley Qurollo
Oct 2, 20236 min read
Homeschooling | Teaching Beyond the Worksheet
October 2, 2023 Welcome back! Bless you if you took time to read my thoughts on too many worksheets last week. Truly, I do not hate...
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Ashley Qurollo
Sep 25, 20235 min read
Homeschooling | Do Worksheets Really Work?
September 25, 2023 If you have read my blog posts about homeschooling or know me personally, I am not a huge fan of “Worksheet School.”...
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Ashley Qurollo
Sep 11, 20235 min read
Quiet Afternoons
September 11, 2023 “I don’t know how you do what you do.” I hear this comment occasionally. Some mean it as backdoor compliment, and some...
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Ashley Qurollo
Jul 24, 20235 min read
A Gentle Start to Homeschool
July 24, 2023 Gardens bloom with vibrant blossoms. Summer crops ripen and grace the table in fresh salads and summer soups. Afternoons...
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Ashley Qurollo
Nov 28, 20224 min read
Christmas Resources
November 28, 2022 As we embark upon another Christmas journey, I want to share some resources that are worth taking with you on your...
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Ashley Qurollo
Sep 26, 20224 min read
Homeschooling a 5 Year-Old: Math and Reading Ideas
September 26, 2022 Welcome back! If you took time to read my first post about kindergarten and are back for more, blessings upon you. I...
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Ashley Qurollo
Sep 19, 20224 min read
Homeschooling a 5 Year-Old
September 19, 2022 Artwork by our resident kindergartener If you read my posts on homeschooling a 3 or 4 year old, you will see that...
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Ashley Qurollo
Jul 17, 20225 min read
Motherhood is Like Camp
July 18, 2022 Recently, my children and I took a short hike and splashed around in a local waterfall. Memories of summer Christian camp...
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Ashley Qurollo
Feb 28, 20226 min read
Encouragement for Teaching Reading at Home
February 28, 2022 Am I qualified to teach my child reading? What if I don’t pick the perfect curriculum? What if Cousin Sally or little...
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Ashley Qurollo
Jan 3, 20227 min read
Homeschooling a 4 Year-Old
January 3, 2022 As I prepared for the start of school again this week, I thought this would be a perfect time to share a few thoughts,...
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