The Classical Conversations Blog

In Classical Conversations (CC) homeschooling communities, Mock Trial is a capstone event...

The Christmas season is here, and we’re wrapping up another wonderful fall...

Today, we’re sharing an article that offers a perspective on the relationship...

Finding the best preschool homeschool curriculum for your child is like planning...

In 2019, a small group of CC tutors and leaders gathered together...

During my senior year of college, I interviewed for the Rhodes Fellowship,...

Are you intrigued by the idea of a rigorous, classical, Christ-centered, and...

I have a sneaking suspicion that Scribblers at Home: Recipes from Lifelong...

Have you ever walked into a friend’s living room, where you have...

Should reading instruction be whole-language or phonics-based? Should math instruction follow traditional...

In the world of classical homeschooling movement, a groundbreaking development is currently...

Are you a dad? Maybe your wife recently approached you with the...

I remember my first Practicum 20 years ago. We had been homeschooling...

The Classical View of Knowledge and Truth Why study science classically? I’m...

What a piece of work is a man, how noble in reason,...

As a homeschool parent, assessing your child’s understanding of literature can sometimes...

The following article, written by Chris Swanson, president and tutor at Gutenberg...

“A classical education curriculum? Isn’t that just for elite private schools and...

What if we viewed education as a giant treasure hunt through God’s...

When we are fearful, we tend to fall back on things that...

“Ready or not, here I come!” When our children were young, we...

After years of homeschooling, Leigh Bortins founded Classical Conversations® in 1997 to...

Throughout  human history, mythology has played a significant role in shaping cultures,...

In 2010, before I’d ever heard the name Dorothy Sayers, someone whom...

We find ourselves in the midst of summer. For us, summer offers...

We are in the midst of a New Renaissance where advancing technology...

If you’re searching for a meaningful Christmas read-aloud to share with your...

Get ready for an educational pilgrimage! Homeschooling and classical education pioneer, Leigh...

Creating a homeschool transcript for your high schooler can feel like a...

As classical homeschool educators, our task is not merely to instruct but...

Choosing the perfect homeschool gift can be both exciting and rewarding. It’s...

As the landscape of education evolves, one of the most remarkable trends...

How can you raise your children to become responsible, independent adults? This...

Are you feeling overwhelmed when you explore CC Connected? Whether you’re brand...

After more than twenty years of homeschooling, I’ve learned a thing or...

On July 4th, and on other American holidays, do we really pause...

E-books vs physical books. Maybe you’ve been in a similar situation. Whether...

I have been asked to share the 5 titles I’d bring on...

When it comes to encouraging lifelong learning, the most important skill we...

Christmas is a season of celebration, reflection, and anticipation—a time to look...

“I will say to the Lord, ‘My refuge and my fortress, my...

Poetry is not merely expressive: it is expression. Poems, that is, do...

Is homeschooling worth it? To answer that question, I’ll share my story,...

It was a beautiful, sunny day at Clemson University. I was in...

As Classical Conversations families, we understand that the purpose of education is...

Hey there, homeschooling dads! As a homeschool mom, your wife wears many...

Happy Father’s Day, men! Hopefully this weekend you can kick back and...

In this blog post, Laura Kooistra shares seven reasons to celebrate, going...

On average, a homeschooling parent spends 180 days per year investing in...

Throughout the summer, Classical Conversations® local leaders will host Practicum events for...

Memes. People want ‘em, the Internet’s got ‘em. Did you know the...

If you are like my family, growing up, you had a nativity...

As the mom of two Classical Conversations graduates, I never thought we...

Since its legalization in South Africa in 1996, homeschooling has experienced a...

If you are thinking about starting your homeschool journey, it can seem...

As winter blankets South Africa in its chilly embrace, Simone Billson, Country...

The word classical always painted a picture of classical music in my...

This blog post features a speech delivered by Elle Herson, a graduate...

God is on the move. What is my role in His mission?...

Are you considering entering a role as a Licensed Director of a...

In the following post, homeschool dad Eugene Huang discusses the state of...

In this blog post, homeschool mom Joyce Pierce shares her incredible journey...

In this post, Laura Kooistra describes her experience directing her community with...

In the following blog post, Naara Urrea—homeschool mom, Foundations/Essentials Director, Local Representative,...

What is Memory Master? Who should participate? What are some fun and...