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Apr 10, 2026

Reasoning Together: Classical Conversations Curriculum Series

Reasoning Together is a Classical Conversations curriculum series designed to sharpen students’ minds through puzzles, analogies, fallacy detection, vocabulary, and philosophy, building the reasoning skills that carry through the Challenge programs and beyond. Philosophy Challenge III Puzzles Challenge A Fallacies New Challenge B — Available April 7, 2026 Analogies...

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Apr 08, 2026

Reasoning Together: The Classical Homeschool Logic & Rhetoric Curriculum for High Schoolers

A strong homeschool logic curriculum does more than train sharp thinkers. It forms students who can reason toward Truth, defend their faith, and engage the world with wisdom. Yet for many homeschool families, logic can feel like a subject to check off or avoid rather than a discipline that...

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Apr 06, 2026

Classical Education Myth #2: Why Learn Latin? The Truth Behind Classical Education’s “Dead Language”

Why learn Latin? Because the language that appears “dead” on the surface turns out to be alive in the very words you and your children speak every day, and far more than that, it is a discipline that forms clear thinkers, faithful readers of Scripture, history, and literature, and...

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Apr 01, 2026

10 Best Books for Homeschooling Parents: Essential Reading List 2026

The best homeschooling books for parents are the ones that do more than explain a method. They shape the way you see your calling. Have you ever left a homeschool conference with a notebook full of titles and a quiet sinking feeling that you will never get through them...

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The Math Map | Classical Conversations Math Curriculum

The Math Map is a classical, Christian math curriculum developed by Leigh Bortins and Classical Conversations — now available in five levels for families in Foundations through Challenge I. The Math Map Naturals Foundations 6+ The Math Map Decimals Foundations 8+ The Math Map Rationals Foundations/Essentials 10+ The Math...

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Mar 30, 2026

Homeschool Boston: Educational Field Trips, Historical Sites & Museums Guide

Planning Boston field trips homeschool families will love? This is your year. 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of American Independence, and there’s no better place to experience it than where it all began. From the cobblestone streets of the Freedom Trail to the tall ships at the harbor, Boston...

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Mar 25, 2026

Christian Math Curriculum: The Math Map for Classical Elementary Education

“I wish I had had a Christian math curriculum like The Math Map available to me when I started homeschooling. I chose a curriculum that was like the one I had used and let that guide our math journey even though we started homeschooling because I wanted my children’s...

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Mar 23, 2026

Homeschool Middle School Hacks: Curriculum Tips, Organization Hacks & Motivation Strategies

Homeschooling middle school students is absolutely possible, and with the right curriculum, organization strategies, and a few grace-tested hacks, you can navigate these years with confidence. If you’ve been wondering how to keep your middle schooler motivated, which curriculum fits this season, or how to manage a growing workload,...

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Mar 18, 2026

Numbering Your Days: Your Classical Homeschool Guide for March 2026

Numbering Your Days Homeschool: Classical Guide for March 2026 Looking for ways to approach your homeschool with biblical intentionality this March? As the school year moves into its final stretch, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the precious, finite time we have with our children and how we...

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Mar 16, 2026

Discovering Your Child’s Heartsong: How to Be a Student of Your Student

“Watch to see where God is working and join Him.” — Henry Blackaby, Experiencing God What Is a Heartsong? The homeschool journey is a beautiful opportunity for a family to uncover the heartsong of each of its members, and an invitation to celebrate and sing those songs together. To...

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Mar 11, 2026

The Best Books for Classical Conversations Cycle 3: A Complete Reading List

The best books for Classical Conversations Cycle 3 bring American history, human body science, and fine arts memory work to life, one read-aloud at a time. Cycle 3 covers some of the most formative chapters of the American story, from Columbus crossing an unknown ocean to astronauts stepping onto...

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Mar 09, 2026

Best Read Alouds for Homeschool Families: 10 Books to Enjoy Together

Reading aloud is a favorite pastime of many homeschool families. It’s not just fun; reading aloud also has many practical benefits to encourage a love of stories and a love of learning in students. Looking for the best read alouds for homeschool families? Seems like a worthwhile way to...

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