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The Core: Math

Jul 18, 2012

This morning I sat in front of the Oriental Trading website. Giddy. Filling my basket with stickers and motivational gimmicks. I adore teaching tutoring. And soon . . . I will have some precious little munchkins for three hours every…

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The Core: Writing

Jul 11, 2012

If you want to be challenged to write better, I suggest you skip all other chapters in The Core and focus on chapter 5. Why should you read Chapter 5 of The Core? It is a practical and instantly applicable…

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The Core: Reading

Jul 11, 2012

I never thought I would find myself reading a quality book while sweating profusely on my treadmill. I loath exercise enough that I numb my experience with vacation reading. However, oddly enough, since this whole I Quit Sugar thing .…

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10 Reasons I am Excited About 2012-2013 School Year

Jul 10, 2012

This is easy for me to come up with 10 reasons I am excited about our 2012-2013 school year. I am excited to start Classical Conversations. My kids are excited about their new friends at Classical Conversations. We get to…

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The Core: How Classical Education Can Help My Child

Jun 26, 2012

My children are playing in the sandbox as I sit here on the chaise lounge decompressing from my day. A war has broken out between the British and Indiana. I can only surmise this battle has been prompted by our…

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