Screen-free Lent

Looking to escape the curation of algorithms and the constant need for internet connectivity? Becoming less dependent on digital media in daily life is essential to cultivating our children’s imagination. More and more people are returning to physical CDs so that they can carefully choose what enters the home and for a desire for true, unlimited ownership. 

Why storytelling? Good stories do more than create a sense of connection. They introduce real (and imagined) characters for edification and imitation, build familiarity and trust, and allow the listener to enter the story where they are, making them more open to learning.

“Truly, I consider our expenditures on our Jim Weiss recordings to be some of the wisest money I ever spent on homeschooling. Listening to recorded stories and books enhances literacy skills, primes children's interests in books, promotes fluent reading, and provides a relaxed way to learn about history, science, and classic literature that many might think "above children's heads.”—The HomeSchool Mom