Each morning, Lucy and I begin our day with poetry—and these moments have quickly become a treasured part of our homeschool rhythm. The Good and The Beautiful has created two poetry readers that are so much more than beautiful books. They’re gentle invitations into the world of rhyme, rich vocabulary, and moral depth. And best… Continue reading Poetry with a Purpose: Beauty, Literacy, and Phonics All in One
Category: Raising Light Resources
A curated collection of tools, books, and materials that have supported our learning journey—shared in the spirit of helping others.
✖️🧮🎶Multiply the Fun: A Tactile and Musical Twist on Times Tables!
If you’ve ever tried to make multiplication fun, you know the struggle is real. Drills can feel like… well, drills. 😅 But recently, I stumbled upon something’s that have completely refreshed our approach to math facts—and I just had to share! The first is called the DK-SIMINA Multiplication Tables Popper (link here) and it’s an… Continue reading ✖️🧮🎶Multiply the Fun: A Tactile and Musical Twist on Times Tables!
Our Favorite Faith-Based Storybooks (That Aren’t Cheesy)
If you’ve ever rolled your eyes mid-story while reading a children’s devotional or Christian picture book, you’re not alone. We’re a Jesus-loving family who also appreciates good writing, beautiful illustrations, and books that speak to children’s hearts without sounding like a PowerPoint presentation. Over the years, we’ve found some gems—books that actually move us, inspire… Continue reading Our Favorite Faith-Based Storybooks (That Aren’t Cheesy)
A Growing Book List: What We’ve Loved (and What’s Next)
Reading has been the heart of our homeschool journey from the very beginning. Long before Lucy could sound out her first words, books were already her daily companions. We started with picture books, read aloud often, and once she turned 2½, I began introducing chapter books. We began with The Good and The Beautiful book… Continue reading A Growing Book List: What We’ve Loved (and What’s Next)
Our Favorite Curriculum: The Good and The Beautiful
When it came time to choose a homeschool curriculum for Lucy, I wanted something that was both academically rich and beautiful in every sense—visually, spiritually, and developmentally. After trying a few options, The Good and The Beautiful became our home base. This curriculum isn’t just comprehensive—it’s purposeful. It reinforces strong moral character, instills a love… Continue reading Our Favorite Curriculum: The Good and The Beautiful
Starter Roundup: Some of Our Favorite Early Learning Tools
Every family has those tried-and-true toys and tools that become a part of their everyday rhythm—the ones that support development, spark joy, and get used again and again. These are the resources that helped us create a home environment rich in learning, movement, and imagination during Lucy’s earliest years. Some were gifts, some were finds,… Continue reading Starter Roundup: Some of Our Favorite Early Learning Tools
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