Posts by Betsy
Working Together to Save for a Road Trip
In January of 2014 my little Alyssa, at that time 9, announced that it was her dream to go to Sea World. At that time, her daddy was completing his master’s degree and all of our finances were directed towards his schooling. A big vacation was out of the question unless we worked together to…
Read MoreCultivating Your Inner Scientist
My sweet little Ellen (9) loves to explore outside and would spend the day digging in the dirt if I let her. Last week I found her with a mason jar and a notebook deep in a scientific investigation. Promptly I gave her my camera and set her to work chronicling her discoveries (all…
Read MoreSpinach and Roasted Red Pepper Breakfast Casserole
Every year growing up, we would have Breakfast Casserole for Christmas morning. It’s a perfect holiday breakfast because you can prepare it the night before, and then cook it the next morning. This allows you to spend time with your family and not in the kitchen. I know it’s not Christmas, but it is nice to…
Read MoreHomeschooling into Highschool: Plans for a Freshman
Last week I shared my plans for my grammar students. Today, I’ll give you a glimpse at my son Will’s plans for his freshman year. When we heard about Classical Conversations six years ago, I was truly drawn to it due to the exceptional studies mapped out in the high school years. Looking ahead to…
Read MoreQuestions for a Challenge Student
Today’s post comes from a guest writer…my son Andy (14). He is about to enter his 7th year as a homeschooler, and 6th in the Classical Conversations programs. He spent three years in Foundations and Essentials, and then completed Challenge A and Challenge B. Hope you enjoy! A few weeks ago, a…
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