It’s summertime, and whether you’re doing school or taking a break, summer in Houston is prime reading time. Read at the pool; read at the beach; read at home in air-conditioned comfort. But do stay cool and read!
I want to share some opportunities and resources with you in this June newsletter, but some of you who are library members need to come by the library on Monday, Tuesday, or Friday to choose new books for summer reading. And some of you have yet to join or visit Meriadoc Homeschool Library, but you are cordially invited to do so this summer. If you are interested in scheduling a library visit, you are welcome to email me at sherry.pray4you@gmail.com to set up a day and time for a library tour. Come on down!
And here is a list of those resources and opportunities that I promised.
Recommended podcasts:
The Literary Life. “Where we believe that stories will save the world! Join your hosts Angelina Stanford, Cindy Rollins and Thomas Banks as they explore all aspects of a life cultivated by books and stories. Together they discuss what makes stories so powerful, how stories shape us as individuals and as a culture.” Right now they are reading and discussing The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame.
Read Aloud Revival. The latest episode, #207, of Sarah Mackenzie’s podcast on the joys of reading aloud with children is all about “how to fall back in love with reading this summer.”
The New Mason Jar. “The New Mason Jar with Cindy Rollins is a place to explore the atmosphere, discipline and life of a Charlotte Mason education for all. Our hope is that you will be inspired to enter the large room that Charlotte spread before us and find peace, hope and joy in your educational endeavors, however imperfectly.”
Stories from the Ashes. A brand new podcast (only three episodes so far) in which Ambre and Amanda discuss books and life together.
To purchase books for the summer or for the next school year:
(To borrow books, come to Meriadoc Homeschool Library, of course.) However if you want to purchase books for your own home library, my sister Judy has a great private book sale group, Seize the Book, on Facebook where you can join and find lots of quality used books at great prices.
Local (SE Houston) events and opportunities:
Gulf Coast Christian Home Scholars Beta Club is sponsoring a 2022 Homeschool Curriculum, Classes, and Co-ops Fair. This event is restricted to vendors with used curriculum, homeschool classes, and co-ops. The event will take place at Trinity Fellowship Church on June 11, 2022 from 10 am to 2 pm. Admission is free to the public, and you can find out about co-ops, classes, and other homeschool events at the fair as well as have the opportunity to purchase used books and curriculum from other homeschooling moms.
Selah Academy for the Arts high school musical class is performing Les Miserables this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, June 2-4, 2022 also at Trinity Fellowship in Friendswood. This is a beautiful story of redemption, and the students are doing an incredible job. Link to order tickets.
Summer class for moms:
I will be participating in this online encouragement and discipleship opportunity along with moms from around the country and the world. I did it last summer, and It is worth the cost.
Morning Time for Moms Summer Discipleship Class (Online with Cindy Rollins)
I have lots more ideas and resources to share with you in person or in future newsletters. I hope your summer is full of joy and full of good books!