Challenge
The Top 5 Skills Cultivated in Debate
Last week I had the opportunity to help out with a student Debate camp at a Classical Conversations Parent Practicum. While the parents receive encouragement and training, children attend various academic camps from play camp, to geo/draw camp, to writing camps or debate camps. Even though I was “helping,” I really feel like I was the…
Read MoreWhat’s on my bookshelf: “Everything You Need to Know About” Series
I’ve added affiliate links below, which means by purchasing through these links, the price doesn’t change, but I would receive a little compensation for pointing you in their direction. All of my opinions stay the same with or without your purchase. I love these books! They are a great resource for any student, but if you’re…
Read MoreHighlighting Method for Non-Fiction
Last week I introduced you to the highlighting method that changed how I think when I read a book. The great news is that it works for non-fiction as well. While the colors are generally the same for both, I approach non-fiction a little differently. Caution – you have to own the book before you…
Read MoreThe Four D’s of Challenge B
The Challenge program in Classical Conversations is a full curriculum for middle and high school home-schoolers. Meeting once a week, the students have an opportunity to discuss, present, and ask questions about the work they completed at home over the last week. Last year, my son and I completed Challenge A. I say I completed…
Read MoreWhat is a Commonplace Book?
Recently I realized how often I quote movies. I grew up in the age of an amazing invention: the VCR. This meant I could spend hours watching and re-watching any great movie I came upon. Don’t get me wrong. I was an avid reader as well….of Nancy Drew and Sweet Valley High. But those…
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