Podcast – Charis Classical Academy

Charis Classical Academy Ep. 17: Physical Education In A Classical Model 00:00 / 43:55 RSS Feed Share Link Embed Ep. 17: Physical Education In A Classical Model Jun 30, 2021 • 43:55 The Ancient Greeks hailed “a sound mind and a sound body.” So how do we approach PE in a classical model? “To learn to think, we must therefore exercise our limbs, our senses, and our bodily organs, which are the tools of our intellect; and to get the best use… Ep. 16: The Good Soil Study Jun 2, 2021 • 44:26 Aaron Decker & Katie Tuck discuss the results of The Good Soil Study, a ground-breaking study showing the life outcomes of a classical, Christian education. The Good Soil Study is, in short, a comparative study of 24-42 year-old alumni from public, secular private, Catholic, evangelical Christian, religious homeschool, and ACCS… Ep. 15: Senior Episode! May 19, 2021 • 26:47 Join us for a special episode where we talk with our first graduating class! A few notes from this episode: Susu! That’s Life – Michael Tucci Work Hard, Play Hard, Rest Well. Ep. 14: Sturdy Kids May 6, 2021 • 55:11 How do we help our kids deal head on with the difficulty and challenges they will inevitably face in their lives? How can we help them become resilient, vivacious, problem-solving souls? Monte, Kim, & Katie discuss this today. We reference Keith McCurdy from livesturdy.com frequently! The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew… Ep. 13: Living Books With Jen Pohl Apr 21, 2021 • 49:37 Jen Pohl is not only a beloved teacher at Charis, but her love of good books is infectious and she is a treasure trove of information on what Charlotte Mason called “Living Books.” (She is also a self-proclaimed book sale addict!) “Education should aim at giving knowledge touched with emotions.” -Charlotte… Ep. 12: A Peek Inside the Satellite & Central Classrooms with Mrs. Cox Apr 7, 2021 • 26:39 Emily Cox teaches Math, Science, STEM, & Latin with us in our upper grades, and is a co-teacher to her three kids. With her years of experience as a teacher (and co-teacher), Emily has several helpful tips for our satellite classrooms! Ep. 11: The Commonplace Book Mar 24, 2021 • 50:18 Join us as we talk with Austin Hoffman & Max Pointner on how to use The Commonplace Book to read and study. (It was a Zoom interview, so pardon the sound quality!) Why Commonplace? There are many reasons! Keeping quotations, reflecting on your reading, improving memory, recording books you’ve read,… Ep. 10! Oedipus Rex with Mr. Hoffman Mar 15, 2021 • 29:46 Episode TEN of our podcast! Mr. Hoffman brings us into his humanities classroom and we learn about the Greek Tragedy, Oedipus Rex. Oedipus Rex, also known by its Greek title, Oedipus Tyrannus, or Oedipus the King, is an Athenian tragedy by Sophocles that was first performed around 429 BC. A Peek Inside The Satellite Classroom With Mrs. Hobert Mar 5, 2021 • 1:02:41 Thanks for joining us for this week’s podcast! We talk with Mrs. Hobert about her experiences and what she has learned in her roles as co-teacher, classroom teacher, and administrator. On Morning Time with Jen Pohl: Satellite Classroom Series Feb 17, 2021 • 54:05 Join Jen & Katie as they talk about Morning Time: what is it, why is it important, and what does it have to do with the satellite classroom? Podcast listens to learn more: Pam Barnhill (“Your Morning Basket”) and Cindy Rollins (then doing “The Mason Jar” and now co-hosting “The…