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After more than twenty years of homeschooling, I’ve learned a thing or two about the best homeschool routines. Sometimes our routines are dialed in, and it’s smooth sailing in our homeschool. And, of course, sometimes our routines need adjustment. What do I do when the homeschool schedule needs review?...
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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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On July 4th, and on other American holidays, do we really pause to reflect on our nation’s history? Too often, for my family, these holidays have become a day of swimming, grilling, and fireworks—activity without reflection. Intentional July 4th Traditions Recently, I read Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little Town on the...
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E-books vs physical books. Maybe you’ve been in a similar situation. Whether in a thrift shop, an estate sale, or a listing on an online share site, you find yourself wrestling with the question, “Should I really buy another book? Or should I just get an e-book?” Your shelves...
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I have been asked to share the 5 titles I’d bring on a deserted island. And I’m not allowed to say The Bible because it is too obvious. Of course, it’d be my first book because man doesn’t live on bread alone but on every word that proceeds from...
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When it comes to encouraging lifelong learning, the most important skill we can give our students is that of reading well. If they learn to read well, they can tackle any topic on their own long after they leave our homes. Enlightenment is achieved only when, in addition to...
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Have you ever wondered what the people behind Classical Conversations read? Classical Conversations is a company that provides classical, Christian homeschooling curriculum, community, and resources. Our mission is to restore the classical model of education and equip families to cultivate hearts and minds grounded in God’s truth. But what...
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Summer is peeking its golden head around the corner in the Northern Hemisphere, bringing with it the promise of vacations, slower days basking in the sun, and, of course, including the joy of summer reading! We won’t bash any light beach reads, but we think the following titles can...
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While summer offers a much-needed (and much-anticipated) break from your usual routine, it’s also easy to get lost in the unscheduled days. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with a bit of rest. Everyone needs it, especially homeschool parents after a school year. But at the same time, you don’t...
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Are you looking for some fun new ways to teach your kids about geography and maps? Here are seven of our favorite hands-on cartography activities!
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Among the countless benefits of homeschooling is flexible scheduling. This means your family has the freedom to learn whenever and wherever you want. Indeed, as a homeschooling family, the whole world is your classroom! You have the freedom to take memorable field trips during the week so your students...
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The following blog post was originally published by Homeschool Diploma. The Challenges and Rewards of Homeschool Graduation Ceremonies Planning a graduation can be a big project—even if it’s for a single student. But bringing together a large group of homeschoolers (by which we mean about ten or more) comes...
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