Classical Conversations
The Power of Words and Taming of the Shrew
My Challenge I class just started reading through Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew this semester. While I’ve read this play before, I finally picked up Peter Leithart’s Brightest Heaven of Invention: A Christian Guide to Six Shakespeare Plays and I feel like my understanding of the characters and happenings has been blown wide open. Leithart is changing how I look at Shakespeare, the world, and the power…
Read More3 Simple IEW Skills that Enhance Your LTW Writing
I am so grateful for Andrew Pudewa, author of the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW), and Andrew Kern, author of the Lost Tools of Writing (LTW). Both programs teach writing and complement one another so well. I’ve often heard people find wonderful success with IEW in elementary school, and then feel like their student’s writing is…
Read MoreReason for Hope – Worldview Gift Basket Giveaway
It’s that time of year again for another getting ready to get back to school old fashioned give away! I love partnering with other iHomeschool Network bloggers to offer you some great give aways! I have some great resources rounded up to give to one lucky winner this year, and I can’t wait to tell…
Read MoreBring Ideas to the Table with a Conversation Potluck
As I’ve prepared this summer for another year of directing a Classical Conversations challenge program, I have really loved contemplating the idea of our Challenge community days involving a feast of ideas to discuss. As tutors and students prepare the work, it is similar to them preparing for a lovely dinner party to enjoy together.…
Read MoreHenle 2 Resources on Latin with Andy
If learning Latin with my kids has taught me anything, it’s that you’re never too old to ask for help. I’ve had to do a lot of that. Thankfully, though, seeking help from each other is a wonderful way to build relationship—something that is especially important with highschool students. Today I want to share with…
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