Betsy, Author at Family Style Schooling

5 Free Attractions to Visit in Chicago

I am not much of a big city girl, but Chicago has won my heart. It might be the 75° weather in July, but we have thoroughly enjoyed our time in Chi-Town. When you visit big cities, the costs can add up quickly with things that you’re not used to paying for like parking or…

Treasuring the Promised One – Road Map Month 8

Anticipation is a familiar feeling throughout the summer. We’ve anticipated heading to camp, enjoying family visits, and taking road trips over the school break. If those things were not exciting to us, we wouldn’t really look forward to them. As we pack for our next trip, my kids aren’t walking through the house groaning, “Do…

I Like Ike: Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum

This year would have been my parents’ 50th anniversary if my dad was still living. So in his honor, we planned a road trip around things my mom would love. Some of her favorite places to visit are Presidential Libraries and Museums. She’s been to 7 out of 13 on the list, and we’ve now…

Bring Ideas to the Table with a Conversation Potluck

As I’ve prepared this summer for another year of directing a Classical Conversations challenge program, I have really loved contemplating the idea of our Challenge community days involving a feast of ideas to discuss. As tutors and students prepare the work, it is similar to them preparing for a lovely dinner party to enjoy together.…

Henle 2 Resources on Latin with Andy

If learning Latin with my kids has taught me anything, it’s that you’re never too old to ask for help. I’ve had to do a lot of that. Thankfully, though, seeking help from each other is a wonderful way to build relationship—something that is especially important with highschool students. Today I want to share with…