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The Power of Stories: Analyzing Literature and the Bible

34 Jesus spoke all these things to the crowd in parables; he did not say anything to them without using a parable. 35So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophet: “I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter things hidden since the creation of the world.”-Matthew 13:34-35 Last year was my first year teaching… Continue reading The Power of Stories: Analyzing Literature and the Bible

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Exploring Medieval Literature: Must-Read Titles

This year at Brave 2026, I spoke on the importance of reading Whole Books in a Fragmented World. A popular request during my workshop, and even before then, was a list of recommended Medieval reading. As always- be judicial and use your noodle. Old literature does not mean it will be age appropriate for your… Continue reading Exploring Medieval Literature: Must-Read Titles

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26-27 Homeschool & Life Planners

https://youtu.be/UKy_nKGaxqA?si=1LVvOkEUPngUdG5Y I am a planner junkie. I started with Erin Condren in college, I tried some others over the years, and I have always come back to EC. I've had just about all of the planner styles, but the last 2 years the homeschool planner has been my go-to for ME. I use it to… Continue reading 26-27 Homeschool & Life Planners

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Celebrating 200 Posts: Insights and Updates

Ok, so I definitely am over 200 posts. As this blog has evolved over the years, I've deleted a few, BUT, this is published post 200 for The Nurtured Bee! Every year, unavoidably, I end up taking a writing hiatus. I tell myself I'm going to batch write blogs, schedule them out, so this doesn't… Continue reading Celebrating 200 Posts: Insights and Updates

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Docu-Report Download

I was the kid that spent hours and hours binging History Channel documentaries, and documentaries on animals and biologists like Jane Goodall. Then, when YouTube came out, I'd spend hours watching MORE history videos. Do you have a student that's a visual learner? Have a student that loves documentaries or docu-series, but you want them… Continue reading Docu-Report Download