Apr 5, 2017 | Ann LeBlanc, Rigorous Courses
What is Critical Thinking and Why it is Important? What exactly is Critical Thinking? How would you define the term? In my opinion, Critical Thinking is most easily defined as logical reasoning. It is the process by which we break down and synthesize facts to reach a...
Apr 3, 2017 | Christian Worldview, Jodi Guerra, Online Homeschool
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30 Behind the...
Mar 31, 2017 | Jess Woods, Rigorous Courses
Traditionally, short stories have gone overlooked. Short stories are often overlooked in favor of novels. Though longer works are certainly valuable, short stories should be recognized as an instrumental source of social and historical context, as well as literary...
Mar 29, 2017 | Engaging Education, Jodi Guerra
Stretch Reading: How (and Why!) to Get Through Those Books You Just Do not Like. A recent bestseller for the Christian youth market had an intriguing title: Do Hard Things. I am a sucker for a bold, audacious title. In any case, I really like the title of that book...
Mar 27, 2017 | Rigorous Courses, Susan Eggers
Unfortunate Misconceptions Some people believe that the study of history is boring, that it is simply memorizing tedious details about people who lived long ago that have no impact on life today. This is not true! Not only can history be an exciting exploration into...
