Scholé Sisters: Camaraderie for Classical Homeschooling Mamas

SS #142: Attention is a Homeschool Essential

Scholé Sisters: Camaraderie for Classical Homeschooling Mamas

Show Notes

In today's episode Mystie, Abby, and Brandy discuss ATTENTION, because it's the topic of the 2024 Scholé Sisters retreat. They do this using a chapter on solitude from AG Sertillanges' book The Intellectual Life. You're going to love this conversation! *** Are you ready for our annual Homeschool Essentials retreat?? This year's topic is ATTENTION, because without attention, you cannot learn. Join us LIVE on October 5, 2024 for a full day of refreshment as we look deeply into this topic. We cannot wait to spend time with you all! Early bird registration is open now and only lasts until July 31st, 2024 so don't delay! Register today by going to scholesisters.com/attention – that's scholesisters.com/attention. *** Click here to access today's show notes. Click here to join the Sistership.

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