Scholé Sisters: Camaraderie for Classical Homeschooling Mamas

SS #173: Think for Yourself

Scholé Sisters: Camaraderie for Classical Homeschooling Mamas

Show Notes

In today's episode, Mystie, Abby, and Brandy discuss the importance of independent thought (versus depending on gurus, for example). You're going to love this conversation! *** John Muir Laws — artist, author, and nature enthusiast — is teaching the Scholé Sisters Spring Training Sessions this year. Come join us and embrace the practice of nature notebooks for every age. Session 1 is on May 5th at 12:30 pm Pacific and will cover nature notebooks with children. Session 2 is the next week on May 12th at the same time and will cover nature notebooks for teens and adults. Come and develop some skills that will help you forge a deeper connection with creation. Go register now: scholesisters.com/nature *** Go here to access today's show notes: https://www.scholesisters.com/ss173 Go here to join the FREE area of the Sistership: https://www.scholesisters.com/sistership/

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