What are you reading this month?

Here are links for the books mentioned:

My Kindle & Accessories- https://amzn.to/3CDTetC

The Literary Almanac-  https://amzn.to/3wBdwQU

Things Fall Apart- https://amzn.to/3AwQR9m

The Fortnight in September- https://amzn.to/3pSKrg4

Gone with the Wind- https://amzn.to/3wCq3n6

Normal People- https://amzn.to/3qacZlr

The Midwich Cuckoos- https://amzn.to/3pOLPAb

Far From The Tree- https://amzn.to/3Tlf8YL

Do No Harm- https://amzn.to/3KthXTF

The Almanack of Naval- https://amzn.to/3R9T8yg

Violeta- https://amzn.to/3Kq9ikP

Tuesdays at the Castle- https://amzn.to/3pRYy5c

Wonderful Wizard of Oz- https://amzn.to/3pPtEdB

The Wind in the Willows- https://amzn.to/3AVMqXm

100 Essential Novel Posters- https://amzn.to/3wCQmtd

Similar Children's Literature Scratch of Poster- https://amzn.to/3AmSEO8

Today I am sharing the top 5 reasons why I still love RC! 

In a culture where it can become prevalent to switch things up every year, sticking with a self-teaching methodology focusing on the three R's can seem, well..rather dull. 

In this video, I will address two forms of "boredom" that deal with the curriculum itself and the books on the RC book list. As you can imagine, both come down to MINDSET and REFRAMING for parents and kids.  

In short, this WORKS is SUSTAINABLE and produces fantastic results; the cherry on the cake is that it's also highly affordable. 

This quote best explains how you must do the mental work to enjoy, appreciate and move mountains fully with the simple.

I hope my courses Sustainable Homeschooling 101, RC Course for Littles, and even How to Run Your Home like a Franchise help you with the mindset component.

I will be going live this Friday to answer your questions! I hope to see you there. Not...

In today's video, we are going over books #66-70. Let me know in the comments, which is your favorite RC Book!

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FICTION

Sci-fi

Time Chain: A Time Travel Novel (Book 1) $2.99 This sounds so interesting to me and it's now on my TBR.

Wake Me After the Apocalypse (Bunker Book 1)   $0.99 For a dollar and looking at the high reviews, instant purchase lol.

The Cure: A Young Adult Dystopian Novel (The Cure Chronicles Book 1)  $0.99 A #1 Best Seller that is popular with those who enjoy "Hunger Games" types of books.

Recruitment: A Dystopian Novel (The Resistance Trilogy Book 1) $0.99 Along the same lines as before.

Other Novels 

The Other Family: A Novel $0.99 I think this might be a good read for parents that have children with special needs, adoption, and other topics not always easy to talk about. 

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The Mental Toughness Handbook: A Step-By-Step Guide to Facing Life's Challenges, Managing Negative Emotions, and Overcoming Adversity with...

I'm guessing you, too, have had days where the day was a flop despite your best intentions and game plan. If we are sincere, it's not always just a bad day; sometimes, it's a bad week, month, or few months. I know I have had crisis moments where I dealt with health challenges while pregnant and emotionally fragile. I am glad I pushed through, and it was because of that trial that I had to switch to something more sustainable..the Robinson Curriculum, and I never looked back.

Even with a fantastic self-study methodology, I still had my bad and hectic days and learned that my attitude towards the day was EVERYTHING. Seriously, if you think you are failing at this, you will. Suppose you re-frame it as an opportunity to learn differently while you get your bearings or take care of something..then WIN-WIN. Perhaps this lousy day mindset could be a topic for a future School House live- let me know if you would be interested in that!

So here are my top 11 ways to...

This video was requested, and I have a feeling a lot of other homeschooling families are dealing with the same thing. Here is what I have learned as I navigated through these choppy waters and came out with a new lease on life and the correct aim to point my kids to. 

Books Mentioned:

For Kids-
I Can't Do That Yet- https://amzn.to/3NnIhyC
Your Fantastic Elastic Brain- https://amzn.to/3lpzAI6
The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes- https://amzn.to/3a0XVS2
Growth Mindset Workbook for Kids- https://amzn.to/3wKv1xw
I Can Do Hard Things: Mindful Affirmations for Kids- https://amzn.to/3wHMern

For Parents-
Mindset- https://amzn.to/3wrreGi

I remember the first time I read my first classic novel; it was an experience I will never forget. Why didn't I start doing this sooner? Why did I assume reading anything other than non-fiction to learn something practical was a waste of time? As Ma Ingalls would say.."For shame, for shame." 

Growing up, I was a voracious reader, reading everything I could get my hands on, such babysitter club books, goosebumps, Highlights magazine, and books like "How to Eat Friend Worms." 

While those books served their noble purpose of fostering a love of reading, I realize now that they didn't leave much room for personal growth. While fun books teach us the pleasures of escaping between the pages, classics teach us lessons we didn't know we needed to learn. 

Today's video shows that while kids need to read what they love, it is also important as parents to steer them towards classic literature from time to time or more frequently. Having classics embedded into a homeschool...

A special thank you to the Robinson Curriculum for sponsoring this video! :)
https://www.robinsoncurriculum.com/rc/homeschool-curriculum-excellence/

Resources Mentioned:
RC Book List Series- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn3bueBq2a4&list=PLxmEpPtGhMZkXw3pToKq49st4LS_khrtr

Sermon Series on Up From Slavery- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyuOpQyGdAM&list=PLi_bLvwraLFsGgkwKsFLvqQsjMngsoI-R

FREE RC Course- https://www.sustainablehomeschooling.com/freerccourse

My membership site called "The School House" is a one-stop-shop to have access to all my courses, weekly lives, a private community board (not on FB), a freebie library, and more for only $15 a month! (Cancel anytime)
https://www.sustainablehomeschooling.com/schoolhouse

Efficiency is doing things right; effectiveness is doing the right things.

As a homeschooling mom, I appreciate GIGIL STEM kits as being both. It is efficient in delivering to my home a fun box with everything needed to complete several activities. There is no waste, just the necessary amount for each project, and I appreciate not having to run to the store and buy large quantities of items I only need one or a few of and then having to store the rest.

Educators create GIGL STEM kids for kids from Pre-K to 5th-grade ages. They contain hands-on activities, with a mixture of activity guides and instructions with video lessons. Each month explores a new theme in STEM.

As someone who focuses on the 3 R's for homeschooling, this is a perfect way to let my kids explore their interest and creativity in STEM-related areas.

Albert Einstein sums it up with his quote, "The whole of science is nothing more than a refinement of everyday thinking." The perfect win-win is allowing me to focus on...

Hi {{ first_name }},

The pandemic has impacted our way of life in various ways. I think one positive effect is the awareness of social connection and how important it is for everyone. 

Also did you notice when kids were forced to stay home as well as many workers, that no one was concerned with socialization?

My husband is one of those people who now permanently works from home. No one, I assure you, is asking him "What about socialization?". No one would also say that working from home should not be an option because of it. 

I doubt we will hear the socialization criticism anymore, but if it does come up you could ask if working from home jobs are harmful to adults because of lack of socialization?

I think this brings us to a better place of discussion, of course it would be ridiculous to altogether ban or label something as harmful, but rather yes social connection is important but it is the responsibility of the individual or in a minor's case, the parent.