Posts by Betsy
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…
Read More20 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…
Read MoreThe 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,…
Read More10 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…
Read MoreUpdate: Gryphon Online Security Kickstarter Campaign
A couple of weeks ago I shared a cool new tool for families that could help guard the hearts in your home who access online information: the Gryphon Online Security wifi router. The kickstarter campaign has been going strong, and they’ve already almost hit their goal. This post was sponsored by Gryphon. I was compensated…
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