Challenge
8 Entertaining Improv Games For High Schoolers
Improv games are a great way to get students comfortable speaking in public. They also make great ice breakers for teenage parties. It’s amazing how a few simply structured games can be so funny, but kids love them. I used some of these games in my Challenge I class, and their performances in all of…
Read MoreFreedom Awakened in Challenge I
During the 2015-2016 school year, I had the privilege of directing my son’s Challenge I class. It was my third year with four of the students, and second with two more. Surprisingly, the class went from six in Challenge B to twelve in Challenge I. That was a huge adjustment for me as a tutor,…
Read MoreMaster The Skills Of SAT College Prep Genius And Realize Your College Dreams
My oldest is a scholar. The career path he’d like to follow requires a college education. While I’m sure he can make the grades to succeed once he’s in there, our challenge is more about getting in and paying for it. I don’t think I’m alone when I say that our household income isn’t ready…
Read MoreWhy Bullet Journals Are Great for CC Students
My kids and I have been struggling to find a way to successfully plan our week of Challenge work and accomplish all of our plans. We’ve tried basic planners, online planners, and everything in between. I finally decided that they needed not only to figure out how to plan their schedule, but also develop a…
Read MoreGetting Parents Ready for the CC Challenge Years
Being the parent of a Classical Conversations Challenge student means that you are their teacher. Yes, you enroll in a class, and yes, you pay someone to tutor that class, but you are the teacher. The tutor supports what you are doing at home. Often, this relationship gets flip-flopped and the expectation (either intentional or…
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