Every October, we invite families to rediscover the beauty and rhythm of classical education; not as a curriculum checklist, but as a way of life. This month’s hub gathers together some of the best resources for nurturing a home where learning, faith, and wonder flourish.
Rediscover the Heart of Home-Centered Education
Start your autumn reading with Echo in Celebration: A Call to Home-Centered Education by Leigh Bortins.
Leigh’s story reminds us that homeschooling isn’t just about information, it’s about transformation. This free eBook offers practical encouragement and vision for parents who want to cultivate lifelong learners.
🔗 Related reads:
Learning as a Lifestyle: The Everyday Educator Podcast
Education doesn’t stop at the end of a lesson plan. Tune in weekly to The Everyday Educator Podcast for practical ideas, inspiring conversations, and stories from the homeschool journey.
Recent episodes include “Homeschool Help: Practical Wisdom for Every Stage” and “Finding Your Homeschool Groove”
🔗 Explore the Episodes:
- “Homeschool Help: Practical Wisdom for Every Stage” episode
- “Finding Your Homeschool Groove” episode
Loving the Classics
From The Iliad to Anne of Green Gables, classic literature trains both heart and mind. Explore timeless stories through our Copper Lodge Library Series and discover what our community leaders consider the Best Books of All Time.
Classical Skills: The Art of Grammar
At the core of classical education lies the art of grammar: the joyful process of naming, memorizing, and reciting truth. Children build understanding through the Five Core Habits of Grammar:
Naming. Attending. Memorizing. Expressing. Storytelling.
Each recited fact becomes a foundation stone for wisdom.
🎥 Watch: Five Core Habits of Grammar Video
📖 Read: Five Core Habits Explained
Online Learning Seminars for Adults
Fall is the perfect time to invest in your own growth as a lifelong learner. Join Online Learning Seminars intimate, interactive courses designed for adults who want to deepen their understanding of classical education. No prior CC experience required!
Leigh’s Corner: A Roadmap for the Homeschool Journey
In Leigh’s Corner Video Series, Leigh Bortins shares how the classical model equips students with skills that transcend subjects. Her insights help families see education not as fragmented parts, but as a unified story of truth, goodness, and beauty.
Upcoming Events & Opportunities
- Memory Master Mega Sale: October 13–23: Up to 20% off tools that make memorization fun and lasting.
- 2026 National Commencement: Join us aboard the CC Family Cruise and celebrate your graduate at sea.
- Parent Survey: Help shape the future of CC by sharing your thoughts in our Parent Feedback Survey.
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