Spring is Arriving
From The Alveary Team:
Spring is arriving across the U.S. and Canada, bringing blooming flowers, longer days, and signs of new life. For Christians, these changes point to the message of Easter: Jesus’ resurrection and the hope of new beginnings. Just as the earth awakens from winter, Easter reminds us that God brings life, renewal, and joy out of darkness.
Have you noticed how nature itself seems to echo that promise? The warmth of the sun after a stretch of cold, the return of birdsong in the mornings, the green shoots pushing up through the soil—it all feels like creation is celebrating along with us. It’s as if the world is whispering, “Life is here. Hope is alive.”
🌸 Blooming Flowers
Especially lilies, which symbolize purity and resurrection, reminding us of new life in Christ.
☀️ Longer Days and More Sunlight
A picture of light overcoming darkness, just as Jesus’ resurrection brings hope after sorrow.
🌱 New Growth on Trees and Plants
A beautiful reflection of spiritual renewal and the fresh life believers receive through Jesus.
🎶 Birdsong and Returning Wildlife
Nature rejoices—just like we do on Easter morning.
🌤️ Warmer Weather
The shift from cold to warmth mirrors the movement from death to life in the Easter story.
🐣 Eggs and Chicks
Traditional signs of new life that point to the resurrection and the promise of eternal life.
This season, consider stepping outside and looking for these gentle reminders of resurrection hope. Bring along a nature journal, and record what you notice: sketches, written notes, or even a simple list of what you see and hear.
Let signs of new life around you be a joyful reminder that God is still in the business of making all things new.
Notes:
- Spring Survey: 2024-25 members, we want to hear from you! Please take our survey by April 7 for a chance to win one of five $25 Amazon gift cards — perfect for stocking up on books or supplies for next school year. Your feedback helps us make improvements. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
- Book recommendations: Looking for an Easter read? Check out this list of favorite Easter books.
- Office Hours: Join us for Office Hours on Thursday, April 10th at 3:30 pm EST. This conversation will especially be geared for new members as we discuss how to best utilize your membership from now until June. We will also highlight some of Mason's key principles to keep in mind as you plan your school year. Please submit any questions in the Hive by Wednesday, April 9th.
- High School Our Work: At your request, we’ve added an Our Workbook for high school students this year. You can find this resource in the booklists for each grade in your Dashboard.
- Immersion Masterclass (April 26th) & Summer Courses: If you’ve registered for next year, don’t forget to use your $50 discount coupon on the upcoming Immersion Masterclass and watch for registration for our summer courses to open April 11th!
- YouTube: How do I use Alveary in a co-op? Watch our latest YouTube video to see how you can use Alveary in groups and bring Charlotte Mason to your community! Make sure you subscribe!
- Podcast: New episode on the School Success Podcast featuring CMI Board Chair Dr. Deani Van Pelt! The full episode drops April 7th—stay tuned!
- Office Hours: Here is a link to the recording of last week’s Office Hours event where we talked about tips for buying supplies for the upcoming school year, ideas for celebrating Easter, and titles of our favorite books for Easter and spring.
- Pre-conference Events at this summer’s conference are now available (including a FREE pre-conference session on Narration with Dr. Carroll Smith and several other exciting opportunities!) Will we see you at Guiding with Grace?
- Virtual Tickets now live! Not able to make it to the CMI conference this summer? Mark off August 23rd instead, and get your virtual ticket!
- Open House: Know a friend interested in Alveary? Send them this link to sign up for our online Open House.
Mason Quote
"The best thought the world possesses is stored in books; we must open books to children, the best books; our own concern is abundant provision and orderly serving."
Vol. 2, pg. 26
