Over the summer, I will be continuing the tradition of spending each Monday (“Mathday“) talking about math studies, in keeping with the theme of this year’s *free* Parent Practicums. Have you attended one yet? Mathday, June 17 || Parent Practicum and the Number Zero Not sure that a Parent Practicum about math is for you? Read more
June 17, 2013 in Dialectic, Parent Practicums by Leigh
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Contrary to what popular TV shows and movies might indicate, not all fictional parents are out-of-touch, overbearing, or absent. In the weeks leading up to Fathers’ Day, I’m sharing a few of my favorite fictional fathers and encourage you to share these and other models of imperfect, dedicated fatherhood with your families. I hope you Read more
June 14, 2013 in 1 Smart Dad, Challenge by Leigh
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Start your summer mornings by savoring ideas with these articles from the Classical Conversations Writers’ Circle. Find new books to read, get excited about new areas of study, and, most importantly, renew your mind as you enjoy the conversations. Summer Reading, by Andrea Newitt Summer Read Alouds, by Jennifer Courtney Glorious Freedom, Read more
June 12, 2013 in Classical Conversations, Home-Centered Learning by Leigh
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Over the summer, I will be continuing the tradition of spending each Monday (“Mathday“) talking about math studies, in keeping with the theme of this year’s *free* Parent Practicums. Have you attended one yet? Mathday, June 10 || Summer Math Games Today, I want to share with you a series of Summer Math Games, from Read more
June 10, 2013 in Parent Practicums by Leigh
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Contrary to what popular TV shows and movies might indicate, not all fictional parents are out-of-touch, overbearing, or absent. In the weeks leading up to Fathers’ Day, I’m sharing a few of my favorite fictional fathers and encourage you to share these and other models of imperfect, dedicated fatherhood with your families. I hope you Read more
June 7, 2013 in 1 Smart Dad, Challenge by Leigh
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Start your summer mornings by savoring ideas with these articles from the Classical Conversations Writers’ Circle. Be inspired, be challenged, be refreshed, and renew your mind as you enjoy the conversations. What Shakespeare Knew About Perpetual Motion and the Busy Monster, by Jen Greenholt How to Raise a Hero (Four Important Activities Read more
June 5, 2013 in Classical Conversations by Leigh
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Over the summer, I will be continuing the tradition of spending each Monday (“Mathday“) talking about math studies, in keeping with the theme of this year’s *free* Parent Practicums. Have you attended one yet? Mathday, June 3 || Uneven Odds A few summers ago, some of my former students and I set out to disprove Read more
June 3, 2013 in Essentials, Parent Practicums by Leigh
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Contrary to what popular TV shows and movies might indicate, not all fictional parents are out-of-touch, overbearing, or absent. In the weeks leading up to Fathers’ Day, I want to share with you a few of my favorite fictional fathers and encourage you to share these and other models of imperfect, dedicated fatherhood with your Read more
May 31, 2013 in 1 Smart Dad, Challenge by Leigh
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