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Continue reading →: Why Create the Lighted Rose?
Why I stopped using “Pinterest-perfect” activities It’s so easy to find activities to do with kids. The internet is full of endless reels and pins of things to do for fun, to waste time, or to “learn.” We’ve done so many of these activities over the years, but I never…
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Continue reading →: Why American Sign Language and Cookie Art Hold a Special Place in Our Homeschool
All of our lessons get me excited for learning, but some are deeply personal. This new American Sign Language (ASL) cookie art lesson plan is near and dear to my heart, rooted in family history, language immersion, and a love for the Deaf community. A Family History Rooted in Sign…
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Continue reading →: Are We a Secular or Religious Homeschool Curriculum?
At first glance, choosing a homeschool curriculum feels like an easy “this or that” decision: Is it secular, or is it religious? However, real-life family learning doesn’t always fit into a rigid box. In our home and within our curriculum, we accept all religions and beliefs as deeply valuable to…
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Continue reading →: Our Approach to Learning: Benefits of Our Method
Discover a flexible, family-style approach to education. At The Lighted Rose, our curriculum is built around comprehensive themed learning—a method designed to simplify your homeschool days while deepening your children’s understanding of the world. Each month consists of an overarching science or social sciences related theme. All core subjects—including language…
