Posts by Betsy
Resources for the Classical Conversations Teacher (Mom…That’s You!)
We have loved the last five years homeschooling in communities with Classical Conversations. Since I was not classically educated, I often found myself feeling inadequate to pull off what was being asked. I’ve realized that all I need to do is be a learner, and everything else falls into place. This doesn’t mean simple submission…
Read MoreRaising Leaders with World News Group
When I first started tutoring Challenge B with Classical Conversations, I realized how little I knew about what was going on around the world. Each week we would investigate a new current event, look up articles for or against the topic, and bring them to community day to discuss. We talked about GMOs, Euthanasia, and…
Read MoreMath Games Madness – Hundreds of fantastic math games!
A good teacher can extend the learning beyond the textbook, beyond the one-hour time segment, and beyond the official school day. Games have always been my secret weapon for keeping the learning going. Math is a subject that often gets a bad wrap for being boring, tedious or a drudgery. With a few simple math…
Read MoreSunday Reflections: Love is in the Air
Life at the Strauss House… With a wedding at the end of the week, we had to be really efficient at the beginning of the week. I say that, but life doesn’t always happen that way. Sometimes you have to readjust priorities for that week and just get the major tasks done, and let the…
Read MoreFinding Noah: Inspiring Documentary for a Fun Movie Night
I love family movie night. There’s just something about slowing down from a busy week, snuggling up with my family, and pigging out on fun treats. I’m always looking for a good way to maximize this viewing time to further our family’s education. Since we are studying ancient civilizations, the documentary Finding Noah was of particular…
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