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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One of my favorite things to see is how God writes the stories of our lives. He is a masterful author who often weaves themes later on that we sometimes assumed were already tied off with a nice neat bow in earlier chapters. I’ve certainly seen that in my...
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Hey there, homeschooling dads! As a homeschool mom, your wife wears many hats—teacher, counselor, nurse, and, on occasion, hazardous waste disposal engineer—all while keeping the household from falling apart, and that’s where you step in. We’ve assembled twenty ways for you, the ultimate husband, to support your wife in...
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Happy Father’s Day, men! Hopefully this weekend you can kick back and relax, maybe enjoy good food with family, and watch some golf. Whatever your favorite pastime may be, I hope you rest, recreate, and celebrate. I realize reading a blog post from the CEO of Classical Conversations probably...
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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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Are you a dad? Maybe your wife recently approached you with the idea of homeschooling using Classical Conversations (CC). Or perhaps you came across Classical Conversations while researching homeschooling options for your family. Either way, you likely have a lot of questions. Questions like, “What exactly is CC?” “How...
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“I read those, Mama . . . I really did!” Our eldest, upon sounding out the words ‘bat,’ ‘cat,’ ‘hat,’ and ‘rat’ for the first time, looked at me with wide-eyed amazement. Not long afterward, I spied him sprawled in a comfy chair, decoding new words by himself and...
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The classical education movement is gaining momentum. Let’s start with some numbers. According to a market analysis conducted by Arcadia Education in 2024, over 677,500 students were enrolled in classical schools nationwide during the 2023-2024 school year (and this number includes homeschoolers following a classical curriculum). The analysis also...
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The word classical always painted a picture of classical music in my head—Mozart, to be specific—because in high school, I was part of the choir and sang classical songs, and this was the only encounter that I had ever had with the word. When I began to question what...
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This year, we will start the year by talking about the benefits of reading aloud as a family. In preparation for these conversations, we wanted to share some Classical Conversations staff favorites. Our Favorite Read-Alouds Shorter Stories Read before nap time; as a reward after a job well done;...
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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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