I never planned to homeschool, much less leave my job. I worked hard to earn my college degree and was still paying my student loans. I barely had enough strength and patience to accomplish the current responsibilities of raising children—the morning routine to launch kids to school followed by...
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Why read classic literature? Why is classic literature important? And how can literature help students and parents alike? Classic literature is one of the major focuses of the Classical Conversations Challenge programs. From modern classics like The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe to ancient epics like The Aeneid,...
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Most of us have wrapped up community days (or are about to!) and are turning our hearts toward Advent. Now more than ever, it’s a wonderful time to cuddle around the fire as a family and share hot chocolate and good books. Here at Classical Conversations®, we have compiled...
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With Christmas fast approaching, there’s no better time than now to incorporate some homeschool Christmas activities into your days and continue learning during the holiday break through fun and engaging ways. 10 Festive Homeschool Christmas Activities We know the holiday season can be busy, so we’ll cut right to...
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For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall...
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The following article was written by Robert Bortins, CEO of Classical Conversations. Choice. The Oxford Dictionary of the English Language defines it as “an act of selecting between two or more possibilities; the right, freedom, or ability to choose.” America has always been a nation of choices; choices go...
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Dreaming of a stress-free Christmas? Read on for a simple and fun way to celebrate the twelve days of Christmas with gifts, activities, and a meaningful family discussion! The Twelve Days of Christmas: Twelve Gifts and Twelve Activities In the bustle of Christmas, sometimes it is good to plan...
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Each year, the charitable, non-profit organization, the Classical Conversations Foundation, provides homeschool students with grants to serve on short-term mission trips through the Homeschool Families on Missions program. We’d like to encourage you to support the Homeschool Families on Missions program by donating just $1.10. This small gift can...
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Thanksgiving is over… which means Christmas is right around the corner! So begins this year’s advent season, a familiar time of joy and celebration with family and friends. What’s the Meaning of Advent? The advent season is often overlooked as a celebration in and of itself. Rather, these several...
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First of all—Happy Thanksgiving! Second, you know what Thanksgiving means—you’re more than halfway through the semester! The holidays are upon us, and whether it’s your first semester homeschooling or your last, you’re almost to Christmas and a well-deserved rest. Thank You Classical Conversations® Parents… With that said, we want...
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Homeschooling is a very practical matter. In the day-in and day-out of faithful home education, there’s a need for homeschool resources for parents. Whether you are interested in curating the best books for your homeschool library, seeking help on getting started with homeschooling, or something in between, this post...
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Over my years of homeschooling classically, I have received many questions from parents with the same theme. How can I give my children a classical education when I didn’t receive one? If you have had thoughts like these, you are in good company. Very, very few of the folks...
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