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Thoughtful Ideas for Structured Time at Home
“It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” Deuteronomy...
Donum Dei
Mar 25, 20205 min read


You Are My Rock
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...
Donum Dei
Mar 25, 20201 min read


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...
Donum Dei
Mar 23, 20203 min read


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...
Donum Dei
Mar 19, 20203 min read


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...
Donum Dei
Mar 18, 20203 min read


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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Jan 10, 20202 min read


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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Oct 11, 20193 min read


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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Sep 13, 20193 min read


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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Aug 23, 20192 min read


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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Aug 2, 20192 min read


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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Jul 19, 20193 min read


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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Jul 5, 20192 min read


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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Jun 7, 20193 min read


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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May 10, 20192 min read


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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Apr 26, 20194 min read


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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Apr 12, 20193 min read


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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Mar 29, 20193 min read


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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Mar 16, 20193 min read


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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Mar 5, 20195 min read


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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Feb 27, 20193 min read
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