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Sep 19, 2022

A Little Cursive Story

I was so proud that day. As my son and I joined my husband’s company to volunteer at a local charity, I was counting myself as blessed. In my head, I was thinking about how neat it was that we could take a random school day and turn it...

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Sep 13, 2022

The Joy of the Foundations Program

One of the benefits of using the classical model of education in the Classical Conversations® Foundations program is that it is the most efficient way to educate. That is because we are following the nature of a child — the model that follows God’s design. Wisdom Is the Goal...

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Sep 12, 2022

Taking the PSAT, SAT, and ACT as a Homeschooler

Need help deciding whether your child should take the PSAT, SAT, or ACT? Here’s some helpful information to help you start making this decision. How Do The PSAT, SAT, and ACT Benefit Homeschoolers? While standardized tests can sometimes put off homeschool families, particularly those who take a homeschool approach...

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Sep 05, 2022

Happy Labor Day 2022!

Today, the first Monday in September, workers around the nation celebrate Labor Day by taking time off to rest. While you may not have considered taking the day off from your normal homeschooling, perhaps by the end of reading this post we will have convinced you otherwise! 3 Reasons...

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Sep 01, 2022

Is Your Child Falling Behind?

Unfortunately, a fear that plagues many homeschool parents is the worry that their children may be falling behind in their learning. Where does this fear come from, what does it mean for a child to “fall behind,” how can we tell if this is a real concern, and, finally,...

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Aug 30, 2022

Why Study Old-Fashioned Subjects? (Updated for 2022)

Classical Conversations® Challenge programs introduce students to many valuable subjects as they practice the skills of learning. These subjects include some that are regarded as significant today, such as algebra. Others have fallen out of favor in academic circles, such as Latin, poetry, philosophy, and formal logic. In this...

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Aug 11, 2022

3 Reasons to Read Real (Paper) Books

Maybe you’ve been in a similar situation. Whether it’s at a thrift shop, an estate sale, or a listing on an online share site you find yourself wrestling with the question — Should I really buy another book? Your shelves are full. Your online retailer wish list is ridiculous....

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Aug 09, 2022

Introducing Blessings and Motherhood: An All-New Podcast!

Say hello to the newest podcast from Classical Conversations®, Blessings and Motherhood, now available to stream wherever you listen to podcasts! Navigate the Ups and Downs of Parenting With Blessings and Motherhood This podcast is the newest addition to the Classical Conversations podcasts that began with the long-running Everyday...

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Aug 08, 2022

Host a Poetry Café in Your Local Community!

Classical Conversations® Challenge III is the year when students really delve into the study of poetry. From reading the great plays of Shakespeare to composing their own poems, Challenge III students consider, pursue, and discuss truth, goodness, and beauty amidst rhyme and rhythm. If you are a Challenge III...

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Aug 04, 2022

Some Advice for a New School Year (Updated for 2022)

The new school year brings many new things. Among these are new families and new students who have joined Classical Conversations communities around the world. For many of these new families, homeschooling moms and dads are experiencing new emotions: fear, excitement, being overwhelmed, or perhaps feeling under-appreciated. The truth...

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Aug 02, 2022

Not Ready for a New School Year?

Summers are full of fun. With vacations, cookouts, lazy days at the pool or lake, and just general rest and relaxation, who would ever want summer to end? While the summer offers a much-needed break from the busyness of homeschooling, eventually it comes time to get back into the...

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