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Rain Elchico, one of our Bridge students, wrote and performed the song below to express the nature of God in a creative way. What a gift...
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Donum Dei
- Mar 23, 2020
- 3 min
A Home Education Rooted in Love
“I could never homeschool my kids!” Yep, I’ve heard that one once or twice. As an “Eight” on the Enneagram and an ENTJ on the...
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Donum Dei
- Mar 19, 2020
- 3 min
Navigating Distance Education With Grace
This week, we are easing into a new way of educating our children, from gathering at Donum Dei Classical Christian Academy in San...
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Donum Dei
- Mar 18, 2020
- 3 min
Embracing the Unexpected
I am an unlikely candidate to give any advice regarding homeschooling because until this week, I had never homeschooled my child. And to...
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byeager5
- Jan 10, 2020
- 2 min
Kindergarten Morning Meeting
Proclaiming that the day is one the Lord has made, giving thanks to Him when we rise from our beds, and greeting our loved ones with a...
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byeager5
- Oct 11, 2019
- 3 min
Part 2: Art History Lesson at the Vatican Museums - "The Philosophies"
On a recent visit to the Vatican Museums in Italy, we learned from Alessandra, our tour guide and a Ph.D. in art history, about the...
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byeager5
- Sep 13, 2019
- 3 min
Part 1: Art History Lesson at the Vatican Museums - The Sistine Chapel
On our trip to Rome this summer, we toured with a company who hires highly informed, educated locals as their guides. Our guide,...
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byeager5
- Aug 23, 2019
- 2 min
The Power of Curiosity
“I have no special talents, I’m just curious.” - Albert Einstein God made us in His likeness. He created the world starting from an idea....
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byeager5
- Aug 2, 2019
- 2 min
Raising Children in the Ways of the Lord
“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with...
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byeager5
- Jul 19, 2019
- 3 min
10 Steps Toward Kindergarten Readiness
Sending your child to Kindergarten is a significant milestone. So many emotions will fill your heart as you prepare your little one for...
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byeager5
- Jul 5, 2019
- 2 min
3 Top Attributes of a Classical Christian Classroom
During the past few months, I have had the privilege of visiting several classical Christian schools around California. The experience of...
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byeager5
- Jun 7, 2019
- 3 min
Four Practical Ways That Grammar Teachers Engage Students
Having engaged students is fundamental to any effective teaching and learning environment. In May, the team of Donum Dei had the...
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byeager5
- May 10, 2019
- 2 min
Growing Seeds and Readers: Gardening Through Books
In our home, planting a garden starts with reading books. Before we till the soil and sort our seed packets, we gather our favorite...
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byeager5
- Apr 26, 2019
- 4 min
Four Steps to Start -- and Keep -- Family Devotions
Christian parents desire to raise our children in a way that glorifies the Lord and teaches them to treasure His word above all things....
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byeager5
- Apr 12, 2019
- 3 min
Four Reasons why I appreciate Classical Christian Education for my pre-Kindergartner
Choosing a school for your child feels like one of the weightiest decisions you can make as a parent. Public vs. private, different...
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byeager5
- Mar 29, 2019
- 3 min
From Shopping Bingo to I Spy: Making Grocery Shopping Fun with Kids
We all know that going to the grocery store with kids can be…difficult. Different ages present different challenges: negotiating baby car...
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byeager5
- Mar 16, 2019
- 3 min
Parenting with the End Goal in Mind: Children as our Inheritance
Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of...
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byeager5
- Mar 5, 2019
- 5 min
Making Lent Meaningful for Your Family
I did not grow up in a home that followed the liturgical Church year very closely. As an adult, and as a parent, I’ve come to appreciate...
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byeager5
- Feb 27, 2019
- 3 min
Classical Education Spreads Across the San Francisco Bay Area
Donum Dei Heard from Classical Christian Leaders across the San Francisco Bay Area This is the third and final post on Donum Dei’s...
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byeager5
- Feb 25, 2019
- 3 min
Seeking Truth, Goodness, and Beauty through Classical Education: Lessons Learned from C.S. Lewis
This blog continues our overview of the Equipping Event, an inspirational day of learning and sharing from Classical Christian leaders,...
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