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“Ready or not, here I come!” When our children were young, we heard these words countless times—often accompanied by excited giggles—echo through our home whenever they began a game of hide-and-seek. Afterward, as they moved from room to room to find their siblings, we’d hear a cheer when they...
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Throughout human history, mythology has played a significant role in shaping cultures, beliefs, and worldviews. Pagan gods, with their diverse stories and attributes, have been central to many ancient civilizations. As Christians, we often find ourselves confronted with these mythological figures, whether in literature, history, or even contemporary culture....
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As a state manager and Practicum speaker for Classical Conversations, I was often asked by parents how best to plan a homeschool schedule and organize a typical day at home. And like every homeschooler, I’d tried a number of schedules and routines for my home school. Here are some...
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In 2010, before I’d ever heard the name Dorothy Sayers, someone whom I had never met challenged me to homeschool my children using a classical education approach. Pause. Problem: I wasn’t homeschooled. I wasn’t educated classically. I wasn’t trained to be a teacher. Even with my lack of training...
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We find ourselves in the midst of summer. For us, summer offers a much-anticipated break from our usual routine. The weather begins to warm just as our endurance for schoolwork is wearing thin. We start the countdown to days full of play and rest. Five Ways to Take A...
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We are in the midst of a New Renaissance where advancing technology is now the backdrop for the latest developments in art and media. A lot has changed since the Sistine Chapel or Gutenberg’s printing press, and this time around, Christians are not the ones leading the way. In...
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As Challenge students in Classical Conversations progress through their academic journey, they’re not just developing analytical thinking skills and a robust knowledge base. They’re also approaching a pivotal time in their lives where practical life skills become increasingly important. Among these crucial skills is financial literacy, particularly from a...
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“Truth, beauty, and goodness” are terms you’ll find in the books about classical education. Sometimes, they seem too abstract to implement in our homeschool. If you put your high schoolers in “beauty school,” they won’t be taught the transcendental value of Biblical beauty! I had a hard time wrapping...
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As Challenge students in Classical Conversations progress through their academic journey, they’re also preparing to enter the workforce and contribute meaningfully to society. This preparation extends beyond academic achievement to include developing a strong work ethic, understanding the value of free markets, and cultivating the ability to think independently....
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It’s been 20+ years since my family began our homeschool journey. Those years have given me plenty of opportunities to reflect on our decision to keep on going and given me time to wrestle with the disadvantages of homeschooling and reasons not to homeschool. 5 Reasons Not to Homeschool...
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At some point, you’ve probably heard the question asked (or maybe you’ve asked the question): why homeschool when your child can go to a public school funded by the government? But perhaps we should flip that question around. Homeschooling has grown in popularity with families throughout the United States. Several...
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New to homeschooling and don’t know where to start? First things first — congratulations! We’re thrilled that you’re beginning the homeschooling journey. And second, you’ve come to the right place. In this Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling for Beginners, we’ll explain to interested parents how to get started on the...
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