Posts by Betsy
Reading Deep and Wide: My First 25 Books I’ve Read in 2018
At the beginning of this year, I set a goal not for the quantity of books that I would like to read this year, but the quality of the reader that I would like to become. I’m happy to report that not only did I make it through January without TV in the evening, but…
Read MoreExploring the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum
Since visiting the JFK Presidential Library and Museum in Boston several years ago, my mom purchased a “passport” to the presidential libraries and has desired to see them all. The first one my kids and I went to with my mother was the LBJ library in Austin. It was so much more than I expected.…
Read More50+ Inspiring Books From the 2018 Great Homeschool Convention
The Great Homeschool Convention is by far my favorite educational event of the year. For me it is a place where all of my mentors come together to help me continue to fine tune my educational philosophy, reset my focus, and remember why I started this crazy adventure in the first place. This year my…
Read MoreHelp! My Daughter is “Behind” in Math
The past two years have been a bit of a roller coaster for our family. I’m sure it’s like this in most families. Events change the course of the day-to-day events whether it be sickness, a loss in the family, business that picks up, or athletic endeavors that take over. Regardless of the reasons, as…
Read MoreCelebrate World Elephant Day with Phoenix Wilder
When my son was young, he loved elephants. Naturally, his favorite movie was Dumbo. Since that time, he’s enjoyed learning more about these majestic, African mammals. April 16th happens to be World Elephant Day, and this year you and your family can celebrate by heading out to your local movie theater for the premier of Phoenix Wilder:…
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