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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This blog post features a speech delivered by Elle Herson, a graduate at Classical Conversations’ National Commencement in 2023. She offers her perspective on the homeschooling experience, highlighting the impact of the Classical Conversations Challenge program and expressing deep gratitude toward her parents. Elle shares her journey from the...
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Have you ever wondered what the people behind Classical Conversations read? Classical Conversations is a company that provides classical, Christian homeschooling curriculum, community, and resources. Our mission is to restore the classical model of education and equip families to cultivate hearts and minds grounded in God’s truth. But what...
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The path of homeschooling through high school can seem like a daunting mission filled with the “unknown” threatening to unmask the impostor syndrome felt due to our poor education. Our insecurities test our resolve to finish well. How can parents debunk the adage that our education is “an inch...
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Summer is peeking its golden head around the corner in the Northern Hemisphere, bringing with it the promise of vacations, slower days basking in the sun, and, of course, including the joy of summer reading! We won’t bash any light beach reads, but we think the following titles can...
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While summer offers a much-needed (and much-anticipated) break from your usual routine, it’s also easy to get lost in the unscheduled days. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with a bit of rest. Everyone needs it, especially homeschool parents after a school year. But at the same time, you don’t...
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What comes to mind when you hear the words home library? Hardwood bookcases and leather sofas? The earthy vanilla aroma of paper and the ridged spine of a hardback under the pad of your finger? Steaming tea and quiet afternoons spent leafing through pages populated by great and sad...
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God is on the move. What is my role in His mission? I am called to be faithful. What has He entrusted to my care? My memory isn’t always as crisp as I would like it to be, so I don’t truly recollect all the details of the beginning...
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In this blog post, Laura Kooistra shares seven reasons to celebrate, going beyond the typical milestones, birthdays, and holidays. You can also listen to Delise and Ginny discuss this topic with Laura on Blessings and Motherhood in “The Art of Celebrating Well.“ How Do You Define Your Terms? Whether...
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I remember my first Practicum 20 years ago. We had been homeschooling for several years, and I had been reading about home education for even longer. I was convinced that classical education was the way to go, and my husband and I were deeply invested in raising our girls...
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