Posts by Betsy
April Homeschool Mother’s Journal 2017
In my life last month… We celebrated my middle child joining the realm of teenagers. I’m not a party throwing pro, so we don’t have parties every year. This year was special. Thankfully we came to an agreement on a party theme, and it all came together beautifully. Check out her “Planty Party”. Celebrating my middle…
Read MoreRagle’s Retreat: A Wonderful Women’s Getaway
A couple of weekends ago I had the opportunity to get away with some friends to a bed and breakfast retreat. My friend frequents the Ragle’s Retreat a couple of times a year. She’s been inviting me for a while, but this was my first chance to take her up on her offer. I’m so thankful…
Read MoreGetting Help With Saxon Math From Nicole the Math Lady
We’ve been plugging away at Saxon math for quite a few years now. Math is one of those subjects that I’m happy to help work through problem spots, but I’d like my kids to independent in getting started and working their way through a lesson. There are only so many hours in a day, and…
Read MoreWhat’s On My Bookshelf: Challenge I Resources
The Classical Conversations Challenge I program already has a robust line-up of materials required for the seminars. At first, I didn’t think there would be much more in the way of extra resources to recommend. As I thought back through all that I learned in Challenge I, I realized that there are more helps I…
Read More8 Entertaining Improv Games For High Schoolers
Improv games are a great way to get students comfortable speaking in public. They also make great ice breakers for teenage parties. It’s amazing how a few simply structured games can be so funny, but kids love them. I used some of these games in my Challenge I class, and their performances in all of…
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