This year, I spent the first Sunday in Advent—a grey, drizzly, but unseasonably warm day—driving myself and three of my four children to see my elder daughter perform in a large Christmas extravaganza at her university, which is several hours from home. In between each three-hour drive, we enjoyed...
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Did you know that as a Classical Conversations® member, you have free digital access to the beta release of the Naturals level of The Math Map, the first and only Classical Conversations math curriculum, available only on CC Connected? But what is The Math Map: Naturals? What Is The...
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See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ (Col 2:8, NIV). Why Study Philosophy? Socrates, one of the most famous of the ancient Greek philosophers, said that “the life which is...
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There is so much fun and wonder to be found in the Christmas season. Sometimes it can feel a little bit overwhelming with the many things to do, places to go, and people to see. In the hustle and bustle, it can be easy to forget to cherish the...
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Fall is my favorite time of year, and for several reasons—one of which is because it marks the beginning of the holidays. However, one holiday stands out as my favorite: Thanksgiving. While this holiday may not recognize a biblically historical event, it’s intended is to direct us towards a...
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The late afternoon sun poured liquid gold through the west-facing windows. A girl, a dog, and a mom stood by the lit stove in a quiet house, methodically adding sugar to water in a pan to create a super-saturated solution. As the steam from the open pan drifted upward,...
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According to one study by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), approximately 33% of 15-year-olds living in developing nations experience significant levels of math anxiety. Other studies have indicated that up to 93% of American adults share at least some degree of math anxiety. Why do so...
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Classical Conversations, a Christian homeschool program with a worldwide network of homeschooling communities, has amassed a passionate and dedicated following over the years. Established on the principles of classical education and the pursuit of wisdom and virtue through a Christ-centered worldview, Classical Conversations provides a unique and enriching experience...
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Why do we study science? Throughout the Research strand, Challenge B students (ages 13 and older) learn many wonderful lessons through studying science that help them understand the world more fully and become better researchers. This post explores several reasons why learning science is essential by examining the research...
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In this blog post, homeschool mom Heatherly Sylvia shares her reasons to be thankful for homeschooling and classical education this Thanksgiving season. Homeschooling affords many benefits—from academic advantages to community support—but the greatest gift homeschooling offers is a simple realization: that our own education as parents cries out for...
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The homeschooling movement in South America, especially in Chile, has been growing steadily since 2018. As in many places, the pandemic made this phenomenon explode, and it was in this context my family came across Classical Conversations. Starting a Classical Conversations Community in Chile I remember we started with...
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Why is debate important? I know that when I picture a debate, I often imagine a rather negative scene: sophists, unconcerned with the truth, trying to score points, or demagogues trying rile the audience up. But debate is a vital part of life. In general terms, debate is simply...
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