Betsy, Author at Family Style Schooling

What made our last road trip the easiest we’ve ever taken!

Last year at a homeschool bookfair, a friend of mine introduced me to Chuck Black’s Kingdom series. I went back and forth between purchasing the paperbacks or the audio books, but I decided that since we were going on a road trip, that this might be a great way to enhance our trip. There are…

Eyes that See

In February, I had the privilege of attending the Great Homeschool Convention in Ft. Worth, TX. At the convention, Christopher Perrin and Sarah Mackenzie introduced me to a new aspect of Classical Education: Schole. This is a Greek term that means leisurely and contemplative learning. With all of my lists and schedules, learning that is contemplative, ungraded, or…

Henle Latin Resources

I’ve been working with Henle’s First year Latin for quite a few years now, and I’ve found some great resources to help students and teachers make the most of this material. First of all, there is no way you need everything in the picture above. My goal is to help steer you to what would…

Growing a Salad Garden Box

When I was talking with my garden mentor about what to plant, she gave me the idea to plant a salad garden. There is nothing more rewarding than going out in the back yard and picking fresh vegetables to eat. So here’s my square foot garden plan: It’s still early in the season, so not everything is…

Highlighting Method for Non-Fiction

Last week I introduced you to the highlighting method that changed how I think when I read a book. The great news is that it works for non-fiction as well. While the colors are generally the same for both, I approach non-fiction a little differently. Caution – you have to own the book before you…