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Why should you read aloud to your child? While it’s easier than ever to press play on an audiobook narrated by a talented voice actor, spending your own time reading out loud to your child has a variety of benefits, from encouraging him or her to develop strong communication...
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When you hear the word rhetoric, what do you think of? Maybe images come to mind of an emotional TV ad, political propaganda, or a lawyer arguing in court. But as classical, Christian educators, rhetoric takes on a whole different meaning. In her book The Conversation, Leigh Bortins defines...
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Why read classic literature? Why is classic literature important? And how can literature help students and parents alike? Classic literature is one of the major focuses of the Classical Conversations Challenge programs. From modern classics like The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe to ancient epics like The Aeneid,...
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The following article was written by Robert Bortins, CEO of Classical Conversations. Choice. The Oxford Dictionary of the English Language defines it as “an act of selecting between two or more possibilities; the right, freedom, or ability to choose.” America has always been a nation of choices; choices go...
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Homeschooling is a very practical matter. In the day-in and day-out of faithful home education, there’s a need for homeschool resources for parents. Whether you are interested in curating the best books for your homeschool library, seeking help on getting started with homeschooling, or something in between, this post...
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Over my years of homeschooling classically, I have received many questions from parents with the same theme. How can I give my children a classical education when I didn’t receive one? If you have had thoughts like these, you are in good company. Very, very few of the folks...
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With our discussions of the past, let us inspire our children to be men and women who are brave and worthy citizens for the future...
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Have you heard about Classical Conversations’ best-kept secret? Well, we’d love to tell you all about the Classical Learning Cohort! Previously only available to Classical Conversations® Directors, Tutors, and leaders, we are now opening the Classical Learning Cohort to parents, so every Classical Conversations member can grow in his...
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Need help deciding whether your child should take the PSAT, SAT, or ACT? Here’s some helpful information to help you start making this decision. How Do The PSAT, SAT, and ACT Benefit Homeschoolers? While standardized tests can sometimes put off homeschool families, particularly those who take a homeschool approach...
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Classical Conversations® Challenge programs introduce students to many valuable subjects as they practice the skills of learning. These subjects include some that are regarded as significant today, such as algebra. Others have fallen out of favor in academic circles, such as Latin, poetry, philosophy, and formal logic. In this...
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In one of the most famous allegories of all time, the ancient Greek philosopher Plato tells the story of a cave where people are both blinded and bound. Each captive has a fire behind them and can see flickering shadows on the walls. But one day, a man takes...
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Have you ever wondered whether homeschoolers can earn dual enrollment? Or whether your student can earn an undergraduate college degree while being homeschooled? Or whether you, as your child’s parent-teacher, can earn a college degree while homeschooling? Well, Classical Conversations Plus (CC Plus) checks all the above and more...
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