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When families begin homeschooling, they often ask veteran homeschool parents how to find the best homeschool curriculum. This raises the question: “Is there such a thing as the best homeschool curriculum?” Is there one curriculum that meets the needs of all students or all families? Does the Best Homeschool...
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Classical and Montessori are two approaches to education that have gained momentum over the past several decades. While they share similarities, especially when educating young children, classical and Montessori are ultimately two unique styles of education. So, what makes these methods different? What’s the Difference Between Classical and Montessori...
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George Washington, who himself was classically educated, once copied out by hand the 110 rules of Civility & Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation into his notebook. We’d like to explore these rules here for those who are unfamiliar with them, as most of these rules weren’t just helpful...
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This year, I spent the first Sunday in Advent—a grey, drizzly, but unseasonably warm day—driving myself and three of my four children to see my elder daughter perform in a large Christmas extravaganza at her university, which is several hours from home. In between each three-hour drive, we enjoyed...
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See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ (Col 2:8, NIV). Why Study Philosophy? Socrates, one of the most famous of the ancient Greek philosophers, said that “the life which is...
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Why do we study science? Throughout the Research strand, Challenge B students (ages 13 and older) learn many wonderful lessons through studying science that help them understand the world more fully and become better researchers. This post explores several reasons why learning science is essential by examining the research...
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The homeschooling movement in South America, especially in Chile, has been growing steadily since 2018. As in many places, the pandemic made this phenomenon explode, and it was in this context my family came across Classical Conversations. Starting a Classical Conversations Community in Chile I remember we started with...
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In this blog post, Christina Christian, country coordinator for Classical Conversations in India, shares her homeschooling journey with Classical Conversations and discusses the fascinating history and the current state of classical education and homeschooling in India. Enjoy! My Family’s Experience with Classical Conversations Where do I get the courage...
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A family culture of learning is one that goes beyond school, beyond books, beyond even practice. Instead, a culture of learning is restful, playful, and natural, built upon wonder and observation and a love of language. Here’s how one family cultivated a culture of learning in their home. A...
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In this article, music instructor John Futch of First Frets muses over the transformative power of music and the ways in which a musical home can become a house of worship. Enjoy! Worship as a Family with Music in Your Homeschool I love listening to my wife sing. When...
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After choosing to homeschool in the first place, the second major decision homeschool parents face is selecting a homeschool method for their family to pursue. Many parents simply opt for the most compelling curriculum without diving into the underlying philosophy of the homeschool style. And that’s okay! Sometimes, we...
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If you’re a fan of Little House on the Prairie, you’re probably already familiar with the concept of the “little red schoolhouse,” or the one-room school. But if you’re not familiar with this piece of Americana, the one-room schoolhouse was exactly what it sounds like: a school with one...
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