Posts by Betsy
10 Great Games to Give Your Teen
Teens can be some of the most challenging people to buy for. Typically, their desires exceed most budgets, and it’s hard to find something that will please them. I’ve been polling the teens in my life and gathering some simple gift ideas for the teens in your life. I’m working my way up to 100…
Read MoreDeepening 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,…
Read MoreVirtual 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,…
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