Reader, Enjoy this collection of inspiration that celebrates the art of learning! Books, documentaries, projects, recipes, classes, and more:

A friend shared this beautifully-written article with me⎯The Wise Teacher. Wow, what sublime read! I'm looking forward to indulging in it again today, this time savoring each profound and life-changing thought. If any part of it resonates with you, I'd love to hear your thoughts. Subscribe to read more of the author's work (free option available).

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Learning Favorites

Immerse yourself in The Meadow Homestead Dream Home of Lauren Liess and her close-knit family (Video)
The Hazelnut: The Power and Value of Nursery Rhymes (Substack)
Love What Lasts: How to Save Your Soul From Mediocrity (Book)
The Daily Connoisseur: Lessons in homemaking, etiquette, elegant living, and more (Video Channel)
Explore New Zealand Beauty and culture (Video)
Easy Taco Skillet Two Peas and Their Pod (Recipe)

"Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death." ⎯Albert Einstein

Documentary Recommendations

A Kingdom of Tea and Strangers The Story of L’Abri
Who Do You Think You Are? A thrilling series uncovering the family history of individuals around the world.
Live Not By Lies Based on the book
The Biggest Little Farm A wild 8-year journey
The Way Moving stories from the Bible brought to life

(Video) Wanderer in Holland-Part 1

Enjoy selections from a public domain eBook of A Wanderer in Holland by E.V. Lucas with illustrations in colour by Herbert Marshall and select illustrations after Old Dutch Masters:

Online Classes for Children

WonderWell Learning offers a wide selection of faith-based and secular online classes for children and teens. Visit their website to learn more:

Learning to Trust God

Wishlists, Dreams, and Vision Boards

“Fine!” I cry out with overstated fervor.

All alone in the living room, I toss the book I am reading onto the couch next to me and stand with defiant resolve.

“Fine!” I repeat, my mouth curled into a scowl, “I’ll write down what I want.”

With that, I half hobble, half stomp my way to my bedroom to retrieve my phone, my left foot throbbing...

"The reading of all good books is like a conversation with the finest minds of past centuries." ⎯Rene' Descartes

Animal Book Recommendations

Enjoy perusing this selection of animal-themed books for all ages. Click on image below to be taken to the online list, or select from the favorites shared below:

Familienglück, Adolf Eberle, Public Domain

The Call of the Wild by Jack London – Set in the Klondike region of Canada during the 1890s
An Elephant in the Garden by Michael Morpurgo – Inspired by a true story about an orphaned elephant named Marlene
The Mitten by Jim Aylesworth – A fresh, spirited rendition of a best-selling read-aloud classic
Summer of the Monkeys by Rawls

Lifelong Learning

I came across a whimsical online bookshop and am so glad I did! Jamie, the owner, has such a beautiful vision when it comes to providing the best literature for our children. She feels called to do all she can to make sure good books are available to families at a reasonable price. Check out her Cozy Cottage Bookshop and fill your summer days with reading wonder!