Ragle’s Retreat: A Wonderful Women’s Getaway

A couple of weekends ago I had the opportunity to get away with some friends to a bed and breakfast retreat. My friend frequents the Ragle’s Retreat a couple of times a year. She’s been inviting me for a while, but this was my first chance to take her up on her offer. I’m so thankful…

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A Stylish White Board Alternative

I know Andrew Pudewa will totally disapprove when he learns that my white board did not make the cut for my new homeschool space, but there was really no room for it. The goal of designing a home library was to have a multi-purpose room that the whole family (and all of our friends) could…

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Getting Help With Saxon Math From Nicole the Math Lady

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We’ve been plugging away at Saxon math for quite a few years now. Math is one of those subjects that I’m happy to help work through problem spots, but I’d like my kids to independent in getting started and working their way through a lesson. There are only so many hours in a day, and…

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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…

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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…

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