Classical education memorization is not the enemy of deep learning but rather the foundation upon which true understanding is built. Over the years of studying classically with her children and serving as Chief Academic Officer for Classical Conversations MultiMedia, Jennifer Courtney has heard a lot of myths about classical...
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What do Classical Conversations reviews actually reveal about this homeschool program? After analyzing 3,900+ verified reviews from 2,300+ communities nationwide, we discovered something remarkable: families consistently praise how CC solves their three biggest homeschool challenges—curriculum overwhelm, isolation, and the constant worry that they’re not doing enough. With a 4.97...
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Seattle homeschool field trips offer extraordinary learning adventures, featuring the natural beauty and educational richness of the Pacific Northwest. From world-class science museums and maritime heritage to stunning natural landscapes and innovative technology, Seattle brings history, science, and culture to life against the backdrop of the Puget Sound’s magnificence....
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New Year, Fresh Start: Your Classical Homeschool Guide for January 2026 Looking for a classical homeschool new year guide? The new year brings a fresh rhythm to your homeschool, and January is the perfect time to recalibrate for the semester ahead. Whether you’re navigating toddler chaos while teaching grammar...
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Classical education fine arts doesn’t require you to be an accomplished artist or musician. In Classical Conversations Foundations program, hands-on fine arts introduces your children to beauty, creativity, and wonder through a structured approach that equips even the most non-artistic parents to teach art appreciation and music with confidence....
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Storytelling in homeschool works by helping children recount events through narration, transforming facts into memorable experiences that build understanding, cultivate virtue, and shape how they see God’s world. As one of the Five Core Habits of Grammar in classical education, Storytelling moves beyond simple recall to become a skill...
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You’re weighing your online homeschool vs community options, and the online platforms look appealing. Log in whenever it’s convenient. No traffic. No getting everyone out the door. Just you, your child, and a screen delivering solid academic content. It seems like the perfect solution to one of homeschooling’s biggest...
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Taste the Ancient World in Your Homeschool Kitchen What if dinner could transport your family 4,000 years back in time? As you journey through Foundations Cycle 1 with your Classical Conversations community, you’re exploring the ancient world from Mesopotamia’s fertile river valleys to the engineering marvels of Rome, from...
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As your student approaches graduation from Foundations, the question grows louder: What comes next? For many families, the answer is the Challenge program, Classical Conversations’ rich and ambitious classical homeschool experience for students ages twelve and up. But new questions follow. Is the Challenge program hard? Will my student...
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Classical Conversations Parent Practicum is a free, one-day homeschool teacher training event where parents practice the classical arts of learning, connect with community, and renew their vision for guiding their children’s education. On average, a homeschooling parent spends 180 days per year investing in their child’s education. That’s over...
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Few cities rival New York’s extraordinary educational opportunities. New York City homeschool field trips transform learning into unforgettable adventures with world-renowned museums, historic landmarks, iconic architecture, and cultural treasures. For families pursuing classical education, these NYC educational activities provide hands-on experiences that bring history, art, science, and culture to...
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The Core Habit of Expressing is using the body and senses to share knowledge—demonstrating through reciting, drawing, dancing, building, or performing what children have learned about persons, places, things, and ideas. Young children are like bottles of soda that have been shaken. All that wonder and knowledge they’ve absorbed...
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