Home School Resources
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…
Read MoreGetting Help With Saxon Math From Nicole the Math Lady
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…
Read MoreWhat’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,…
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