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Apr 03, 2024

48 Best Homeschool Field Trip Ideas

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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Apr 01, 2024

Total Solar Eclipses: A Homeschooler’s Guide

In this transcript of “A Homeschoolers Guide to the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse,” Chris Blackburn and Howard Hochhalter shed some light on the upcoming total solar eclipse and why eclipses are a must-see experience for kids. Chris also discusses activities and ways to prepare for an eclipse. See how...

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Mar 21, 2024

9 Reasons to Attend Parent Practicum

Throughout the summer, Classical Conversations® local leaders will host Practicum events for parents interested in, new to, and experienced in homeschooling to come together to learn about homeschooling, discover tools of the classical model, and fellowship with one another in community. Although there are many reasons to attend Practicum...

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Mar 18, 2024

What Is Challenge III?

Classical Conversations® Challenge III is the fifth level in our middle to high school level Challenge program. If you and your student are considering homeschooling with Challenge III, here’s some helpful information to get you started. An Overview of Classical Conversations Challenge III This overview of Challenge III will...

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Mar 11, 2024

What Is Challenge II?

Classical Conversations® Challenge II is the fourth level in our Challenge program. Here’s an overview of what you can expect if your student is soon to enter Challenge II. An Overview of Classical Conversations Challenge II This summary of the Classical Conversations Challenge II program will cover its respective...

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Mar 08, 2024

How to Assess Your Student’s Latin Work (Updated for 2024)

Struggling to strike the right balance when assessing your student’s Latin skills? You want them to solidify a strong foundation, but also avoid stifling their enthusiasm with overly rigid testing. Fear not! This article explores effective strategies for evaluating Latin knowledge, emphasizing the importance of memorization and frequent quizzes...

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Mar 07, 2024

Tips for Teaching Latin (Updated for 2024)

As the school year approaches, are you seeking ways to enrich your child’s education and unlock their full potential? Look no further than Latin! Often referred to as the “language of the mind,” Latin offers a unique learning experience with benefits that extend far beyond the classroom walls. In...

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Mar 04, 2024

3 Must-Know Tips for Homeschooling through High School

Having recently explored the nuances of homeschooling through high school, Laura Kooistra, an experienced homeschooling parent, reflects on her journey and imparts valuable insights. In this blog post, she shares three crucial tips for making the homeschooling experience through high school more manageable and rewarding. If I’d Known Then...

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