How can we tell when a perfectly good activity has turned into an identity project, causing us to place our hope and worth in something besides our Creator? And what’s to be done if we’re already far down that road? In this discussion, we’ll be sharing hope and tools for those desperate to enjoy the good things of this life as gifts instead of opportunities for self-justification and condemnation.

How do we handle potentially troubling or offensive content in the books we read? What makes content dangerous, and how do we know where to draw the line? Our students are sure to rub up against ideas that make us uncomfortable at some point in their reading. How can we be sure we and they are equipped to handle it when they do?

The 2022 Office Hours schedule is here! Office Hours is a live, monthly webinar meetup where Pelicans gather to discuss practical tips and relevant issues for the literature classroom. We’re excited for our 2022 lineup, which includes conversations about grading and writing, as well as matters of faith and educational philosophy.

Visit the Office Hours webpage to sign up for discussions you’d like to attend!

The 2020 Office Hours schedule is here! And if I may say so, it is particularly exciting this year. Adam and Missy have gathered Pelican recommendations and questions they regularly receive in order to create a year full of deep and thought-provoking conversation.

Visit the Office Hours page now to sign up for as many sessions as you please! We love when Pelicans attend live to ask questions and add to the conversation from their own experience. To register, simply click on the blue title of the webinar you wish to attend and input your email address. You will then receive reminders a week, a day, and an hour before the discussion begins - so feel free to register for sessions far in the future without fear of forgetting! We look forward to talking about these topics with you.

The 2019 Office Hours schedule has been posted AND all registrations are live! This means that you can officially sign up for any sessions you would like to attend, and will receive reminders a week, a day, and an hour before the webinar begins. Follow the link below to check it out:

Shouldn't we just read stories for fun? What is the point of taking a studious approach toward literature?

What are the pros and cons of joining a co-op? How do you find one right for you? And once you're in one, how do you maintain a balance between it and your personal homeschool?