{"id":8830,"date":"2019-12-09T15:43:22","date_gmt":"2019-12-09T21:43:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/illumination-learning.com\/main\/?page_id=8830"},"modified":"2023-08-02T10:22:17","modified_gmt":"2023-08-02T15:22:17","slug":"homeschooling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/illumination-learning.com\/main\/homeschooling\/","title":{"rendered":"Homeschooling"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.3&#8243; min_height=&#8221;1119px&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.3&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.3&#8243;][et_pb_slider _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#efe9e4&#8243; link_option_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.ancientfaith.com\/podcasts\/saintemmelia\/028_interview_w_jennifer_hock&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_slide heading=&#8221;Homeschooling&#8221; image=&#8221;http:\/\/illumination-learning.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/image16-1024x680_hq.jpeg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Alegreya SC||||||||&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#efe9e4&#8243; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; link_option_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.ancientfaith.com\/podcasts\/saintemmelia\/028_interview_w_jennifer_hock&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; box_shadow_style_image=&#8221;preset1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Browse through resources for our Orthodox homeschools<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_slider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.3&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.3&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/illumination-learning.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/worship.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.3&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||-16px|||&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.3&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/illumination-learning.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/image-2.jpeg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.3&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.3&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/illumination-learning.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/praxis.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.3&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.3&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.3&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.8&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; min_height=&#8221;65px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-31px||33px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;11px||18px|||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8220;Curriculum in religious education must encompass more than the schooling context if it is to fulfill its aim of integrating persons into the life of the Church. Three contexts have been indentified as centers of focus for intentional religious education: the church (worship), the school (formal teaching), and the family\/community (praxis). It is the interrelationship and integration of education in these three contexts thats leads to wholeness.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.3&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;-74px|auto||auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||1px|||&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.3&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; text_font=&#8221;|||||on|||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-34px|||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||2px|||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span>&#8211; Constance Tarasar,&nbsp;<em>A Process Model for the Design of Curriculum for Orthodox Christian Religious Education<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.8&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#efe9e4&#8243;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.8&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.8&#8243;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;http:\/\/illumination-learning.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/img_2709.mp4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.8&#8243;][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.8&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.8&#8243;]It&#8217;s important to understand that each family&#8217;s homeschool is going to be unique from one another, even amongst fellow Orthodox Christian families. Each of us have different talents, strengths, resources, needs, and interests which influence how we spend our days learning. All of which is in addition to where we are personally on our spiritual journey.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most important questions to ask ourselves is &#8211; What is our ultimate goal as Orthodox Christians? It is the constant struggle and effort we put forth toward <a href=\"https:\/\/orthodoxwiki.org\/Theosis\">theosis<\/a>. Everything else falls in behind this goal and helps to guide us as we plan our school year.<\/p>\n<p>How do we work towards this goal as Orthodox homeschooling families? We incorporate learning and education with worship and living our faith every day of our lives &#8211;<a href=\"http:\/\/illumination-learning.com\/main\/2017\/07\/20\/the-epic-search-for-an-orthodox-curriculum-worship-teaching-and-praxis\/\"> Worship, Teaching, and Praxis<\/a>.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#d3d3d3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/illumination-learning.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3832.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;IMG_3832&#8243; url=&#8221;http:\/\/illumination-learning.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/K-2nd-Workbook-2020-pages.pdf&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Released August 2020!<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>My World &amp; Me<\/em> is an Orthodox Homeschool Curriculum Guide designed for children in Kindergarten &#8211; 2nd grade. It is a free pdf resource provided for new and seasoned homeschooling families. It incorporates monthly and weekly themes with living our faith daily.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Choose whether you would prefer to view<br \/> <em>My World &amp; Me<\/em> with single pages (left) or with spreads (right)<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/illumination-learning.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3834.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;IMG_3834&#8243; url=&#8221;http:\/\/illumination-learning.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/K-2nd-Workbook-2020-spreads.pdf&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#d3d3d3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/illumination-learning.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/BB0FB329-EF1C-4102-9AD1-11D96FB0B3F9.jpeg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;BB0FB329-EF1C-4102-9AD1-11D96FB0B3F9&#8243; url=&#8221;http:\/\/illumination-learning.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Sanctification-of-Time-Curriculum-Guide-Preview-Draft.pdf&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4>Preview Draft &#8211; Released August 2021!<\/h4>\n<p>Due to having a new baby and two of my children needing surgery within a week of each other, I was not able to complete a curriculum guide this year before school started. It is my intention to provide a more in-depth guide in late Spring \/ early Summer of 2022.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/i9tJtrnkU1s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fr. Michael Oleksa talks about chronos (measurable time) &amp; kairos (meaningful time) in this YouTube video<\/a><\/strong>. It&#8217;s an excellent talk and well worth watching the whole thing, but he starts talking about time around the 2 hr 10 minute time stamp.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/svspress.com\/liturgy-and-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Fr. Alexander Schmemann talks about the Sanctification of Time in\u00a0<em>Liturgy and Life: Christian Development Through Liturgical Experience.<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/illumination-learning.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/classroom-scaled.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;classroom&#8221; show_in_lightbox=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>This is the the wall in our dining room for this school year. We will be learning about the different time zones, an icon of the Resurrection, <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Chora_Church_fresco.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">icon of the &#8220;Wrapping up of Time&#8221;<\/a>, visuals about the solar system, and a timeline we will be using for biographies and events in history.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.8&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;96px|||||&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;-68px|auto||auto||&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243;][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Alegreya SC||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||27px|||&#8221; link_option_url=&#8221;http:\/\/illumination-learning.com\/main\/project\/the-parents-handbook-for-orthodox-christian-homeschoolers\/&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Parents&#8217; Guide<br \/> for Orthodox Christian Homeschooling<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243; width=&#8221;30%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;-31px|||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||58px|||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">A guide for new and experienced homeschooling families<\/h5>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/illumination-learning.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/iStock_000004906085XSmall.jpg&#8221; url=&#8221;http:\/\/illumination-learning.com\/main\/project\/the-parents-handbook-for-orthodox-christian-homeschoolers\/?et_fb=1&#038;PageSpeed=off&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243;][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.8&#8243;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Lessons &#038; Activities for %22Sweet Song: A Story of Saint Romanos the Melodist%22&#8243; url=&#8221;http:\/\/illumination-learning.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Lessons-and-Activities-for-Sweet-Song.pdf&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; image=&#8221;http:\/\/illumination-learning.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_6911.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; link_option_url=&#8221;http:\/\/illumination-learning.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Lessons-and-Activities-for-Sweet-Song.pdf&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Printable lesson plans are available for this story<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Orthodox Themed Curriculum vs. Orthodox Homeschooling&#8221; url=&#8221;http:\/\/illumination-learning.com\/main\/orthodox-themed-curriculum-vs-orthodox-homeschooling\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; image=&#8221;http:\/\/illumination-learning.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1663.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; link_option_url=&#8221;http:\/\/illumination-learning.com\/main\/orthodox-themed-curriculum-vs-orthodox-homeschooling\/&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Many are searching for a ready-made Orthodox boxed or themed curriculum as they choose to homeschool their children. Learn more about Orthodox homeschooling here.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Lessons &#038; Activities for %22Pascha at the Duckpond%22&#8243; url=&#8221;http:\/\/illumination-learning.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Pascha-at-the-Duckpond-Lesson.pdf&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; image=&#8221;http:\/\/illumination-learning.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_6763.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; link_option_url=&#8221;http:\/\/illumination-learning.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Pascha-at-the-Duckpond-Lesson.pdf&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Printable lesson plans are available for this Lenten story<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.8&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.8&#8243;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Great Lent &#038; Pascha Lesson&#8221; url=&#8221;http:\/\/illumination-learning.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Great-Lent-and-Pascha-Lesson.pdf&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; image=&#8221;http:\/\/illumination-learning.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/lentlesson.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.8&#8243; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; box_shadow_style_image=&#8221;preset1&#8243;]A handout to send home with your students at the beginning of Lent&nbsp;[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.8&#8243;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Journey to Pascha Poster&#8221; url=&#8221;http:\/\/illumination-learning.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ourjourneytopaschaweb-1-scaled.jpg&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; image=&#8221;http:\/\/illumination-learning.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/journey.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; link_option_url=&#8221;http:\/\/illumination-learning.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ourjourneytopaschaweb-1-scaled.jpg&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; box_shadow_style_image=&#8221;preset1&#8243;]Use the poster to write in your parish&#8217;s Lenten services. When are the services? What are the different services about? Hang the poster on your classroom wall to visually see the progression towards Pascha![\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.8&#8243;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Lenten Almsgiving&#8221; url=&#8221;http:\/\/illumination-learning.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Lenten-Almsgiving-Lesson.pdf&#8221; image=&#8221;http:\/\/illumination-learning.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Lenten-Almsgiving-Lesson-pdf.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.8&#8243; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; box_shadow_style_image=&#8221;preset1&#8243;]A handout to send home with your students at the beginning of Lent[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/WCbe0zrHn1w&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;]During the height of all of us staying home due to Covid-19, I was finding creative ways to stay connected with family &amp; friends. I let my two youngest bake cookies, with some instruction behind the scenes. I purposely didn&#8217;t give them step-by-step directions in order to let the antics of my 4 &amp; 6 year olds shine through for grandparents. After recording them, I showed my 6 year old how to edit this video on the Adobe Spark app on my phone.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;http:\/\/illumination-learning.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3064.mp4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243;]Click <a href=\"http:\/\/illumination-learning.com\/main\/2020\/06\/25\/ancestry-project-for-our-children\/\">here<\/a> for more information about our ancestry homeschool project[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/y9muqQOJFTM&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;]Thundercake: We have tweaked the recipe from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Thunder-Cake-Patricia-Polacco\/dp\/0698115813\/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=thunder+cake&amp;qid=1593534975&amp;sr=8-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">book<\/a> by Patricia Polacco. We make Thundercake two or three times a year during a thunderstorm and also read the book as part of our tradition. (I won&#8217;t lie, we&#8217;ve had to make house rules about when we can make Thundercake.) 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