Posts by Betsy
The Kimbell Art Museum: Family Friendly
I have long since been afraid that there are places that kids are theoretically welcome, but not practically. You know, a place where they are supposed to let you in, but they’d rather you not come?! I’ve avoided art museums mostly because it overwhelmed me to think about keeping my kids quiet, and still, and away…
Read More12 Resources for the Overwhelmed Homeschool Mom
So I know since I write a blog about homeschooling I should’t know anything about being an overwhelmed homeschool mom. The truth is I write because I have often found myself engulfed by my current circumstances and discouraged by the journey that is before me. See proof below (And no…I did not stage this table…
Read MoreSunday Reflections
I started these Sunday Reflections as a way to look back over the week and journal our homeschool lifestyle. It’s been fun to have a record of what we’ve been doing – almost like a digital scrapbook. I hope you enjoy getting a glimpse into our school days and everything in between! August Sunday Refelctions…
Read MoreResources 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…
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