The Arts of Liberty (Part I)
Living and Listening to Advent
Veteran 5th-grade teacher Tom Steenson discusses how he observes Advent in his classroom and creates an atmosphere of anticipation and excitement different from the hectic hustle of the secular preparations for Christmas. Listen in for Mr. Steenson’s recommendations for observing Advent in your home or classroom.
Grounding Boys in Reality
Developing Your Son’s Will
Andy Reed, head of the Middle School for over a decade, discusses the importance of strengthening and guiding our son’s will as he grows up. What decisions can I let him make now? What consequences should I shield my child from and what natural ones can I allow to fall upon him? What’s the role of freedom in parenting?
Educating the Next Generation
Storytelling
Colin Gleason discusses a class he teaches in the Lower School: storytelling. What are the fruits of practicing such a skill for our boys? What is the difference between hearing a story and telling one? How do the boys gain from getting inside the art of storytelling? Listen in to find out from Mr. Gleason himself.