The Cottage Meeting Series
12 Presentations
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The spirit of America is alive! It thunders in homes all across this nation. There is hope for America. It is the hope that swells within our own hearts – it is our vision of the future. We are the hope of America. Liberty begins with us.
Anchored in Hope
No Place Like Home
Resources – Presentation #1 Anchored In Hope
PRESENTATION INTRO VIDEO
Monumental:
In Search of America's
National Treasure
A film by Kirk Cameron
The 5000 Year Leap
by Cleon Skousen,
Also available at the National
Center for Constitutional Studies
Raising Patriots:
Restoring Our Garden of Liberty
by Marlene Peterson, Tammy Hulse, and Kimberly Fletcher
Promises of the
Constitution
by Pamela Romney Openshaw
The Real
George Washington
by Andrew M. Allison
Ronald Reagan
One Nation Under God
John Wayne
Speaks to America Today
Johnny Cash
Ragged Old Flag
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Resources – Presentation #2 No Place Like Home
PRESENTATION INTRO VIDEO
PDF ARTICLES FOR DOWNLOAD
Liberty Begins at Home
by Kimberly Fletcher
Pillars of Liberty
compiled by Kimberly Fletcher
45 Communist Goals
Simplicity with Perseverence
by Kimberly Fletcher
Agenda: Grinding America Down
Join Curtis Bowers for a fascinating look at the people and groups that have successfully targeted America's morality and freedom in their effort to grind America down.
Courageous
Protecting the streets is second nature to these men. Raising their children in a God-honoring way? That’s courageous. This is a great movie that emphasizes the role of the father.
America the Beautiful
by Ben Carson
In America the Beautiful, Dr. Ben Carson helps us learn from our past in order to chart a better course for our future.
Our Home
This book, “Our home”, by C.E. Sargent, a replication of a pre 1890 book, has been restored by humans, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible.
George Washington's
Rules of Civility
Benjamin Franklin's
The Art of Virtue
The Real
Benjamin Franklin
The Jefferson
Bible
The Cottage Meetings
Resource Guide
Gifted Hands
The Movie
Gifted Hands
The Book
Dr. Benjamin Carson's Amazing Speech
at the National Prayer Breakfast
with Obama Present
Healing of America Series
God's Hand in the Building of America
Events and people who prepared the way.
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Ladies First
Foundation of Faith
Resources – Presentation #3 Ladies First
PDF ARTICLES FOR DOWNLOAD
The Gathering Place
by Kimberly Fletcher
Ladies First
Excerpt from “WOMEN: America’s Last Best Hope
A Woman's Influence
Excerpt from “WOMEN: America’s Last Best Hope
ARTICLES TO READ
Teaching Boys to Respect Women
Institute for Family Studies
Teach Your Daughters to Respect Men
The Spectrum
Raising Girls to Be Ladies
The Mom Initiative
10 Thoughts on Raising Boys to Be Men
The Unlikely Homeschool
It Takes A Mother
by Colleen Down
by Kimberly Fletcher
When Queens Ride By
by Agnes Turnbull, 1988
Patriot's In Petticoats
By Patricia Edwards Clyne
This book is out of print and hard to come by, so get a copy if you can find it.
The 5000 Year Leap
Principle 8
by Cleon Skousen,
Also available at the National
Center for Constitutional Studies
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Resources – Presentation #4 Foundation of Faith
PRESENTATION INTRO VIDEO
PDF ARTICLES FOR DOWNLOAD
Time for Remembering
by Tammy Hulse
Story Bible
Inspirational Quotes
Born Free
by Kimberly Fletcher
A Columbine Father
Message from Darrell Scott
God is too Controversial
Excerpt from "Women America's Last Best Hope"
by Kimberly Fletcher
Fires of Faith
Two Disc Video Set
The Story Bible
King James Version
Promises of the
Constitution
by Pamela Romney Openshaw
Joan of Arc
TV Mini Series 1999 - IMDb
The Light and the Glory
by Peter Marshall & David Manuel
The Light and the Glory for Children
by Peter Marshall & David Manuel
The 5000 Year Leap
Principle 8
by Cleon Skousen,
Also available at the National
Center for Constitutional Studies
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Valor of Virtue
Power of Patriotism
Resources – Presentation #5 Valor of Virtue
PRESENTATION INTRO VIDEO
PDF ARTICLES FOR DOWNLOAD
The Heart of Education
by Kimberly Fletcher
Nobility of a Boy
adapted from a story by Margaret Eggleston
Liber and Public Virtue
by Oliver DeMille
Pursuit of a Virtuous Life
Form used in this Presentation #5
Rise Up Ye Women
Excerpt from "Women America's Last Best Hope"
by Kimberly Fletcher
Alliance
by Gerald N. Lund
Leadership & Self-deception
by Arbinger Institute
The Chronicles of Narnia
by C.S. Lewis
The Whipping Boy
by Sid Fleischman
Animal Farm
by George Orwell
Hey Tuskegee!
by Robert Constant
Bonds That Make Us Free
by C. Terry Warner
Promises of the Constitution
by Pamela Romney Openshaw
The Real
Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin's
Book of Virtues
The Family Virtues Guide
by Linda Kavelin Popov, Dan Popov & John Kavelin
Squanto and the Miracle of Thanksgiving
by Eric Mextaxas
American History Stories
A Story of George Washington
Volume 1 by Mara L. Pratt
Raising Patriots:
Restoring Our Garden of Liberty
by Marlene Peterson, Tammy Hulse, and Kimberly Fletcher
Chapter beginning on page 62
and Rise Up Ye Women
Chapter beginning on page 197
Rudy Ruettiger: The True Story
This is a great film to watch together with your family.
Great discussions can come from the film depicting this true story of perseverance
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Resources – Presentation #6 Patriotism
PRESENTATION INTRO VIDEO
PDF ARTICLES FOR DOWNLOAD
A Place Called Liberty
by Kimberly Fletcher
Nothing to Love About America?
by Marlene Peterson
A Dream Called America
Declaration of Independence
Star Spangled Banner
Unlikely Heroes
by Ron Carter
Seven Miracles that Saved America
by Chris & Ted Stewart
Uncommon Sense
by Stephen Palmer
Humble Origins
by Bonnie Johnson Fite
Hearts Full of Thanks Giving
by Bonnie Johnson Fite
Promises of the
Constitution
by Pamela Romney Openshaw
Monumental:
In Search of America's
National Treasure
A film by Kirk Cameron
The 5000 Year Leap
by Cleon Skousen,
Also available at the National
Center for Constitutional Studies
Dennis Prager
American Exceptionalism
Story Behind the National Anthem
Dad Sings National Anthem at Son's Game
The Audio wouldn’t work to play the National Anthem at a school basketball game. It got quiet and a little awkward then out of nowhere one of the boy’s dad steps up big time and sings with no mic, no music, just talent and passion
Red Skelton's Pledge of Allegiance
John Wayne: America Why I Love Her
John Wayne: Pledge of Allegiance
Old Glory
by Evangelo Morris
God Bless the USA
Music Video by Lee Greenwood & US Soldiers
"Only in America"
Music Video by Brooks & Dunn
"God Bless the USA"
Music Video by Lee Greenwood
"Where the Stars & Stripes and The Eagle Fly"
Music Video by Aaron Tippin
The National Anthem
Fans Join In Singing Of Incredible National Anthem Before Jets vs. Ravens | NFL
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America: Share the Story
Capture the Sunshine
Resources – Presentation #7 America Share the Story
PRESENTATION INTRO VIDEO
PDF ARTICLES FOR DOWNLOAD
Patriot's Reading List & Resources
Compiled by Kimberly Fletcher
Are You Just Reading to Them?
by Rachel DeMille
ARTICLES TO READ
Once Upon A Time
by Sara DeMille
Three Little Pigs
Storybook
AUDIO BOOKS & STORIES
My America Story Book
Libraries of Hope
My World Story Book
Libraries of Hope
The 5000 Year Leap
by Cleon Skousen,
Also available at the National
Center for Constitutional Studies
Promises of the
Constitution
by Pamela Romney Openshaw
The Story of the Pilgrims
by Katharine Ross
The Pilgrims First Thanksgiving
by Ann McGovern
Stories of American History
by Mara Pratt
Squanto and the Miracle of Thanksgiving
by
Three Young Pilgrims
by Cheryl Harness
Hearts Full of Thanks Giving
by Bonnie Johnson Fite
The Pilgrim Hypothesis
by Timothy Ballard
Freedom Series
12 Volumes
Johnny Tremain
by Esther Hoskins Forbes
Charlotte's Web
By E. B. White
The Miracle of America Coloring and Activity Book
by Brian P. Trotter
Hobomok and Thanksgiving
by Rebekka Parry
The Read-Aloud Handbook
by Jim Trelease
Sarah Morton's Day: A Day in the Life of a Pilgrim Girl
by Kate Waters
Tapenum's Day: A Wampanoag Indian Boy in Pilgrim Times
by Kate Waters
The Miracle of America Birth of a Nation
by Brian P. Trotter and William S. Norton
The Boy Who Fell Off the Mayflower, or John Howland's Good Fortune
by P. J. Lynch
The Cottage Meetings
Resource Guide
Healing of America Series
God's Hand in the Building of America
Events and people who prepared the way.
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Resources – Presentation #8 Capture the Sunshine
PRESENTATION INTRO VIDEO
PDF ARTICLES FOR DOWNLOAD
Story That Unites Us
by Kimberly Fletcher
We're Not Poor
by Marlene Peterson
The Birdman of Alcatraz
by A. Dean Byrd and Mark D. Chamberlain.
The Nobleman and the Seed
Man's Search for Meaning
by Kimberly Fletcher
Being the Change
by Kimberly Fletcher
Corrie Ten Boom Forgiveness
Originally published in Guideposts Magazine
Friendship Train
by Kimberly Fletcher
The 5000 Year Leap
by Cleon Skousen,
Also available at the National
Center for Constitutional Studies
Raising Patriots:
Restoring Our Garden of Liberty
by Marlene Peterson, Tammy Hulse, and Kimberly Fletcher
The Jefferson
Bible
The Blue Zones of Happiness
The Freedom Factor
by Gerald N. Lund
The Ultimate Gift
by Jim Stovall
The Present
by Spencer Johnson
Man's Search for Meaning
by Viktor Frankl
The Hiding Place
by Corrie Ten Boom
The Monuments Men
by Robert M. Edsel
The Monuments Men
Rent or Buy
The Patriot
Rent or Buy
Ray Charles
America the Beautiful
Ray Charles performs "America the Beautiful" prior to Game 2 of the World Series
John Wayne - Tribute
Swing Out Sweet Land (NBC Special)
America
by Dustin James
Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep
by Krista Branch
America the Beautiful
with lyrics
Have You Forgotten?
by Darryl Worley
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A Time to Sow
The Wheat and The Chaff
Resources – Presentation #9 A Time to Sow
RECOMMENDED BOOKS & VIDEOS
Promises of the Constitution
by Pamela Romney Openshaw
PDF ARTICLES FOR DOWNLOAD
Family: It's About Time
Fortifying Our Homes
by Lisa Cummins
Mind Your Manners
by Cherie Cawley
Raising Patriots:
Restoring Our Garden of Liberty
by Marlene Peterson, Tammy Hulse, and Kimberly Fletcher
Table Talk Sampler
The Food Nanny Rescues Dinner
by Liz Edmunds
A House United
by Nicholeen Peck
Mind Your Manners (1953)
How teenagers can cultivate good manners by manifesting a real desire to get along with others.
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Resources – Presentation #10 The Wheat and Chaff
PRESENTATION - SUPPLEMENTAL VIDEOS
PDF ARTICLES FOR DOWNLOAD
The 17th Amendment
and the Destruction of Federalism
by Earl Taylor
Constitution Day
by Olga Weber
ARTICLES TO READ
The Constitution
of the United States
U.S. Constitution
Breakdown
Preserve Protect & Defend
by Cameron Taylor
Stories of the Government
Freedom Series - Library of Hope
Original Intent:
The Courts, the Constitution, & Religion
by David Barton
Proclaim Liberty Study Guide
by NCCS
The 5000 Year Leap - Principle 8
by Cleon Skousen,
Also available at the National
Center for Constitutional Studies
A Catechism on the Constitution of the United States
Making of America
Currently out of stock
Promises of the Constitution:
Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
by
Enabling the People
by Rebecca M. Siebach
The 5000 Year Leap Bookmark
by NCCS
I Love America - Volume 1
I Love America - Volume 2
US Constitution and
Government Student Journal
U.S. Constitution Activity Book
Mystery of Constitution Island
A More Perfect Union DVD
America Becomes a Nation
Constitution for Kids
The Constitution for Kids audio series is designed to give the future guardians of our liberties a fun interactive introduction to the United States Constitution.
The Good and the Beautiful Library
Homeschool Curriculum for Kids
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Law of The Harvest
Raising a New Generation of Patriots
This presentation will introduce activities and learning experiences that can be used to teach the next generation. Whether your family participates in public school, private school or home school, this presentation will boost your confidence in educating the next generation about the principles of liberty.
Resources – Presentation #11 Law of the Harvest
PRESENTATION - SUPPLEMENTAL VIDEOS
PDF ARTICLES FOR DOWNLOAD
The 17th Amendment
and the Destruction of Federalism
by Earl Taylor
Constitution Day
by Olga Weber
ARTICLES TO READ
The Constitution
of the United States
U.S. Constitution
Breakdown
Preserve Protect & Defend
by Cameron Taylor
Stories of the Government
Freedom Series - Library of Hope
Original Intent:
The Courts, the Constitution, & Religion
by David Barton
Proclaim Liberty Study Guide
by NCCS
The 5000 Year Leap - Principle 8
by Cleon Skousen,
Also available at the National
Center for Constitutional Studies
A Catechism on the Constitution of the United States
Making of America
Currently out of stock
Promises of the Constitution:
Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
by
Enabling the People
by Rebecca M. Siebach
The 5000 Year Leap Bookmark
by NCCS
I Love America - Volume 1
I Love America - Volume 2
US Constitution and
Government Student Journal
U.S. Constitution Activity Book
Mystery of Constitution Island
A More Perfect Union DVD
America Becomes a Nation
Constitution for Kids
The Constitution for Kids audio series is designed to give the future guardians of our liberties a fun interactive introduction to the United States Constitution.
The Good and the Beautiful Library
Homeschool Curriculum for Kids
Check out our kid-friendly version of the Cottage Meeting series, it is presented through fun and engaging activities, while teaching your children the principles of faith, family and freedom. Your kids will love it!
Resources – Presentation #12 Raising Patrios
PRESENTATION INTRO VIDEO
PDF ARTICLES FOR DOWNLOAD
A Mother's Garden
by Kimberly Fletcher
The Urgent Need to Teach
the Constitution to the Rising Generation
by Earl Taylor
The Hula Story
by Kimberly Fletcher
Raising George Washington
Excerpt from “WOMEN: America’s Last Best Hope
Lest We Forget
Excerpt from “WOMEN: America’s Last Best Hope
ARTICLES TO READ
Education Options
Empowered Moms
I Love America - Volume 1
Vacation Liberty School
Faith, Hope, and Charity: Curriculum and Planning Guide
Constitution Quest Board Game
Hearthstone Education Plan:
A parent’s resource for teaching and nurturing a new generation of patriots. A K-12 Education Resource website created by Moms for America.
Agency Based Education Organization
Teaches principles for an agency based education.
Liberty Kids
Liberty Kids - Watch All 40 Episodes For Free!
Liberty Kids
The Great American Experience
Take Your Hat Off
When the Flag Goes By
Schoolhouse Rock: America Rock
Animated Hero Classics
by NEST Entertainment
Libraries of Hope
LibrariesOfHope.com (home of the Well-Educated Heart) provides a treasure trove of FREE resources to help preserve a culture of Faith, Family and Freedom and a love of the Good, the True and the Beautiful. We are a community of families learning to use the Arts – Music, Paintings, Poetry and Story – to educate the hearts of our children.
Of special interest to the Moms for America community:
My America Story Book: A sampling of American history stories from pre-1923 literature. Stories are available to listen to or to read. You will also find Fine Art and Music to go along with the topics. Children can create their own My America Story Book with images provided.
The Forgotten Classics Family Library: Here is a large collection of stories gathered from the pre-1923 Golden Age of Children’s Literature. Free digital versions can be accessed by clicking on the title. Especially note the Freedom Series filled with inspiring stories from American history as well as the World Freedom Series.
Libraries of Hope Online Library
Here are thousands of children’s history and cultural books sorted by topics and genre and linked to free digital reads. To find the books, click on a topic of interest, and then click on one of the buttons at the top of the page. To open a book, click on the icon next to the title.
Catch the Vision Introductory Course
Learn more about the Well-Educated Heart philosophy of learning and find even more free resources and how to use them. Some families use it as a complete Homeschooling program.
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