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In this blog post, Leigh Bortins, founder and chief visionary officer of Classical Conversations, shares her vision of a year in balance between community and family life. The Homeschool Balance of Community and Family Life I’m often asked what I wish I’d known as my husband and I were...
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In this blog post, lead curriculum developer Lisa Bailey reflects upon the importance of laying the foundations for education. Enjoy! The Value of a Strong Foundation One of my guilty pleasures is watching HGTV. Though not currently planning any renovations to my own home, I am endlessly fascinated by...
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Classical Conversations calls its middle and high school program “Challenge” for a good reason. As a recent graduate, I can attest that each level of the Challenge program poses many difficulties to its students. For those readers who may not be familiar with the program’s structure and purpose, allow...
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I was chatting with a friend recently about how difficult and overwhelming it can be to start something new. We often want to be perfect before we even begin! Homeschooling littles for the first time can definitely feel this way. One of the challenges or hurdles of homeschooling is...
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Since the release of our all-new Scribblers at Home: Recipes from Lifelong Learners in March 2023, we have received overwhelmingly positive feedback on how this resource is enabling parents to teach their students at home. Before getting to what our families are saying about Scribblers, we want to first...
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With the new year upon us, have you found yourself wanting to try something new, something different? Maybe the last few years have left you considering another option for your child’s education. Are you feeling God nudging you into potentially . . . homeschooling? But wait—it’s now the start...
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In my early twenties, I was a very career-focused woman. Working for a large corporation, my days consisted of tackling new projects and consuming copious amounts of Diet Coke. Then three children came in four years. The world changed. My husband and I started a new kind of project,...
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Are you a Classical Conversations® Essentials Tutor? First, thank you for being a vital part of your local community, leading the next generation of lifelong learners to know God and to make Him known! Second, amid a busy semester, we thought we’d send some encouragement and support your way...
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Do you know a parent who is interested in homeschooling, the classical model, or a community-based approach to home education? Consider inviting them to a local Classical Conversations® outreach event! Open Houses vs. Information Meetings Both Open Houses and Information Meetings are welcoming places to start learning about homeschooling...
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We at Classical Conversations® are grateful that the Foundations program, designed for families with students ages 4 and up, continues to be a blessing not just to students, but to parents as well. I continue to thank God for and all that it’s taught me. I have...
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One of the benefits of using the classical model of education in the Classical Conversations® Foundations program is that it is the most efficient way to educate. That is because we are following the nature of a child — the model that follows God’s design. Wisdom Is the Goal...
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Classical Conversations® Challenge III is the year when students really delve into the study of poetry. From reading the great plays of Shakespeare to composing their own poems, Challenge III students consider, pursue, and discuss truth, goodness, and beauty amidst rhyme and rhythm. If you are a Challenge III...
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