Oct
08
2011

Introduction to Speech and Debate

Public Speaking

We all hope our children are confident leaders when they go off on their own. No other activity helps ensure such a launch than speech and debate.

Sep
14
2011

Encouragement for Speech & Debate

Ken Davis at Training Minds Camp

I want to list a few people who have encouraged me to encourage you. I suppose everyone who leads a charge can point to certain people who were encouraging. Here are some endorsements I’ve received for Jeub’s Guide to Homeschool Speech & Debate.

Aug
28
2011

Get Behind Me, Satan!

Isaiah is pictured here preparing for his extemp speech at Camp.

Deep down you know what you should do. The right direction, though often difficult, is what you ought to choose. Instead, you listen to your adversary. Your little satan gets the best of you.

Jul
25
2011

Three Great Offers End This Week

Friends in Speech & Debate

We can’t think of a better activity than speech and debate. This week ends the year’s greatest deals!

Jul
11
2011

Students Turning Into Teachers

They've competed...but now they're teaching younger student. Awesome.

I couldn’t be more proud: My kids are teaching speech and debate at a summer camp this week. If you’re able to make it, great. If not, here’s a way to get the free book along with it.

May
21
2011

Graduation

graduation

I went to a graduation party last night. They think they’re on top of the world. Visiting graduates showed me that their future is much higher.

May
01
2011

Gold Standard Week

These 60+ students qualified to the National Invitational Tournament of Champions.

What a week! Baby, trophies, qualification to nationals, and a directors meeting. We couldn’t have pulled it off without help from some fantastic friends.

Mar
28
2011

Choosing Our Family Activities

Cynthia (right) prepares with her parliamentary debate partner, Matthew (left), for the next parli round at the Lonestar Tournament in Texas.

We have criteria for why we choose the activities we choose. We’re curious: What are your criteria as a family?