I can still hear the mellow and measured tones of the narrator’s voice as he held my children captive. Hazy summer days included blankets under shade trees, a portable CD player, cool drinks, and wide-eyed attentive children hanging on every word. They were listening to The Story of the World audiobook....
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Ready to review the top takeaways from March’s Classical Conversations® podcast episodes? March Podcast Recap: Highlights and Takeaways Fret not if you missed some of our latest episodes—in this monthly recap of our podcasts, we’ll cover the best practical tips, advice, and encouragement from Refining Rhetoric with Robert Bortins...
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With so much emphasis on STEM education (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), it can be daunting for homeschool parents to choose a science curriculum for their students, particularly during the high school years. It can be confusing to wade through the options and to consider the standards of each...
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No one said homeschooling has to be all work and no play. Indeed, one of your main reasons for choosing to homeschool in the first place might be to spend more time with your child, having fun learning with them and watching them grow. With that in mind, let’s...
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Classical Conversations® families—mark your calendar for Thursday, May 4, through Saturday, May 6, 2023. You’re invited to our annual National Conference near our home office in Southern Pines, North Carolina! Presented by the nonprofit the Classical Conversations Foundation, this family-friendly, three-day event is a great opportunity to connect with...
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Let’s have a conversation. Just you, me, and all our other friends who will read this blog post. We will set aside the to-do lists and maybe send the kids outside or set them up with a big bucket of Lego® and an audiobook. Then we can spend some...
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At Classical Conversations®, we’ll never try to convince you that homeschooling is easy. However, homeschooling is worth every moment of effort, and we believe that with the right tools under your belt, homeschooling can be made doable. 11 Things to Do to Homeschool Successfully Homeschooling is a journey. Along...
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How do you approach teaching your child a new subject? Especially for those less familiar to parents like, say, science or Latin, starting to learn a new subject can be a challenge. That’s where the Five Core Habits of Grammar can help! This set of classical tools can be...
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From exploring the purpose of education to taking a deep dive into ESAs, the seven episodes released across our four Classical Conversations® podcasts in February 2023 covered a range of topics. February Podcast Recap: Highlights and Takeaways Didn’t get a chance to listen to all our episodes in February?...
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President George Washington was born on February 22, 1732. President Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809. We now celebrate their lives—and those of our other presidents—this Presidents’ Day. Ask any American to name some of the greatest U.S. presidents, and probably near the top of their list...
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Why should you read aloud to your child? While it’s easier than ever to press play on an audiobook narrated by a talented voice actor, spending your own time reading out loud to your child has a variety of benefits, from encouraging him or her to develop strong communication...
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February marks Black History Month, a celebration of black men and women throughout American history and their contributions to the civil rights movement, science, economics, politics, art, and society as a whole. From Harriet Tubman to Martin Luther King, Jr. to George Washington Carver, there are many incredible people...
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