"When you start with babies on your lap and you're reading board books... that's a bond and memories that they'll have forever." ~ Lindsay Vroegindewey
Are you searching for ways to enrich your homeschool with wholesome, impactful books? Aby Rinella talks with Lindsey Vroegindewey, of Big Sky Life Books, about her how passion for carefully curated children’s literature blossomed into a trusted resource for homeschool families. Learn why choosing the right books matters, how stories shape character, and practical ways to use living books across every subject—from history to science to biblical studies.
Whether you’re a new homeschool parent or a veteran, this conversation is packed with insights on:
- Cultivating a lasting love of reading and learning
- Building strong bonds through shared stories
- Selecting age-appropriate literature that supports biblical values
- Organizing home libraries by character trait and subject
- Encouraging learning without overwhelming curriculum demands
Ready to raise readers with strong character? Dive in and discover book recommendations, curriculum advice, and the beauty of simple, story-centered learning.
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Apologia is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Our mission is to help homeschooling students and families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith through our print and digital curriculum and online classes.
BJU Press Homeschool is dedicated to providing homeschool families with academically strong curriculum rooted in a biblical worldview. They offer a complete curriculum from preschool through 12th grade, available in both traditional textbooks and video courses. By teaching through the lens of Christ’s power, they help students view the wor
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