Betsy, Author at Family Style Schooling

Deepening Thinking with Comparison: Literature Studies for Teens

I’m guest posting again on Bright Ideas Press! This time I’m sharing tips for using comparison to mine the depths of a story. Here’s a little teaser, but make sure to hop on over to read the full article. When you approach a study of literature with teens, it’s good to start with identifying the setting,…

Virtual Field Trip Opportunities with Field Trip Zoom

Field trips are amazing opportunities for experiential learning. I try to work them into our schedule and budget every chance I get. However, it’s challenging to fit them in as often as I’d like. I’m a home body. On rainy days I like to snuggle up with my kids and read a good book in…

20 Terrific Book Series to Engage Beginner Readers

My primary goal as an educator of my children is to cultivate a love of reading in their souls. If they become strong readers, they’ll be on their way towards becoming lifelong learners. It can be challenging to capture their attention when reading is still a chore. When you find a good book series that…

The Time it Takes to Direct CC Challenge Programs

I’m in my fourth year of directing a Challenge program for Classical Conversations. I started off in Challenge A with my oldest, then moved up to Challenge B, and Challenge I with him. This year, I went back down to Challenge A again to tutor my daughter’s class. My husband directed Challenge A last year,…

10 Abstract Art Projects: Hands-On Learning Stations

Abstract art is so much fun. All you do is take an object and reinvent it in some way. It’s pretty fun to play with different ways to express yourself with abstract artwork. Additionally, kids are great at it, and will love to join in on the fun. I’ve gathered up ten of my favorite…