Posts by Betsy
WriteAtHome High School Research Paper Workshop Review
With one child in college and now working on a masters myself, I truly value the importance of learning to write well. Even though I feel equipped to train students to write, it is really nice to have an outside voice speaking into my children. As my daughter prepares for college studies herself, I thought…
Read MoreOnline Tool for Teaching Kids about Money
There are some life skills that I don’t want my kids to leave home without knowing. I feel equipped to pass on my skills in cooking, house cleaning, and laundry, but teaching kids about money, if it is more that just the basics, feels a little out of my range. Now more than ever, kids…
Read MoreNew Apologia Biology 3rd Edition Review
Last year was the first time I had an opportunity to dig into the wonderful world of Biology with my daughter from a tutor’s standpoint. Dissections terrified me. Thankfully I had a friend that held my hand and Apologia curriculum to guide me. I learned so much! Next year, my other daughter will be diving…
Read MoreNew Apologia Physical Science Review
My baby girl is entering the Classical Conversations Challenge I program. It is hard to believe that my youngest is entering high school! This will be my third year to tutor this level. There always seems to be something a little different each time. This year we are using the third edition of the Apologia…
Read MoreReview: The Peasant’s Dream
BetsyBetsy Strauss is an unexpected homeschooler, mother of three, who is in a relationship with a sweet man for life. She loves reading books, drinking coffee, and learning anything with her kids.
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