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What’s On My Bookshelf: Challenge I Resources
The Classical Conversations Challenge I program already has a robust line-up of materials required for the seminars. At first, I didn’t think there would be much more in the way of extra resources to recommend. As I thought back through all that I learned in Challenge I, I realized that there are more helps I…
Read More8 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 MoreResources for Classical Conversation Cycle 3 Foundations
Cycle 3 of Classical Conversations is up next, and I’m excited to revisit the memory work. I really enjoy American history, and there are so many fun resources out there to fill my bookshelves. None of these books are required to complete a successful year studying with Classical Conversations, and many of them you can find at your…
Read MoreGetting Your Hands Dirty in a Gardening Unit Study
Spring has arrived in Texas, and we are all itching to be outside 90% of our day. There is a whole classroom outdoors, so we’re going to take advantage of it. I recently received some exciting books from Candlewick Press that will provide the perfect foundation for a Gardening Unit Study. While we don’t use unit studies…
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