You should start a Commonplace Book today (Ep 159)

What is a **commonplace book**—and why did generations of thinkers, writers, students, What is a **commonplace book**—and why did generations of thinkers, writers, students, and lifelong learners keep one? In this episode we explore the historic practice of commonplace books: simple notebooks used to collect meaningful quotations, ideas, observations, scriptures, questions, poems, and bits of wisdom worth remembering. Find a notebook you can easily carry with you. For the next **7 days**: 1. Read or intentionally learn something for at least **10 minutes each day**. 2. Find *one idea, quotation, scripture, question, observation, or piece of wisdom* you don't want to forget. 3. Physically write it in your commonplace book. That's it. Education isn't something we should only give our children. It's something we should continue giving ourselves. Homeschooling gives us an extraordinary opportunity to become students again—to learn alongside our children, rediscover forgotten knowledge, and cultivate a genuine love of learning in our homes. *Welcome back to being a student.* If you take the 7-day challenge, tell me about your commonplace book in the comments! Subscribe to *School to Homeschool* for conversations about homeschooling, classical and traditional education, vintage education methods, books, learning, parenting, and reclaiming the hearts and minds of our children. #CommonplaceBook #Homeschooling #LifelongLearning and lifelong learners keep one? In this episode of the **School to Homeschool Podcast**, Janae Daniels explores the historic practice of commonplace books: simple notebooks used to collect meaningful quotations, ideas, observations, scriptures, questions, poems, and bits of wisdom worth remembering. Unlike a diary or journal, a commonplace book isn't primarily about recording what happened to you. It's about preserving what you **learned**. In a world of endless scrolling, saved posts, screenshots, open tabs, podcasts, and information overload, we consume more information than ever—but how much of it do we actually remember? Janae shares why physically writing down meaningful ideas can help us slow down, pay attention, remember what we learn, and begin cultivating our own minds again. You'll discover: • What a commonplace book is • How commonplace books differ from journals and diaries • The long history of commonplace books • Why writing things down can strengthen learning and retention • What you can put in your commonplace book • Why your phone's Notes app may not have the same effect • How parents can model lifelong learning for their children • A simple 7-day challenge to start your own commonplace book THE 7-DAY COMMONPLACE BOOK CHALLENGE Find a notebook you can easily carry with you. For the next **7 days**: 1. Read or intentionally learn something for at least **10 minutes each day**. 2. Find *one idea, quotation, scripture, question, observation, or piece of wisdom* you don't want to forget. 3. Physically write it in your commonplace book. That's it. Education isn't something we should only give our children. It's something we should continue giving ourselves. *Welcome back to being a student.* If you take the 7-day challenge, tell me about your commonplace book in the comments! Subscribe to *School to Homeschool* for conversations about homeschooling, classical and traditional education, vintage education methods, books, learning, parenting, and reclaiming the hearts and minds of our children. SCHOOL TO HOMESCHOOL RESOURCES: ~Sign Up for the School to Homeschool Newsletter: https://schooltohomeschool.com/signup... ~Check Out My Links: VINTAGE BOOKS: https://linktr.ee/janaedaniels ~New to Homeschooling? Start HERE:    • HOMESCHOOLING 101: Part 1: STATE LAWS--5 P...   ~Instagram:   / schooltohomeschoolpodcast   ~Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ~Website: https://schooltohomeschool.com/ ~Contact Janae: janae@schooltohomeschool.com 🔔 Subscribe + Follow for more! If you're a faith-driven mom exploring homeschooling, unschooling, or personalized learning, this show is for you. Don’t forget to follow, subscribe, and leave a review — it helps more families find freedom in education! *Please note that some of the links included in this article are Amazon affiliate links. #CommonplaceBook #Homeschooling #LifelongLearning