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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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When I was a kid, goofing off was easy. Summer meant long stretches of absolutely nothing to do. Sun-washed days meant running through the sprinkler, inventing stories in our makeshift forts, riding bikes around town, and releasing tufts of cattails by the lake. It’s Hard to Goof Off as...
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Classical Conversations’ Challenge communities organize chaperoned Spring Protocol events each year for their Challenge I–Challenge IV students. Students choose dressy attire, eat together in an upscale setting, and may attend a cultural event (such as the theatre, opera, or symphony). Many local communities even have individualized Protocol training using...
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Community is at the heart of a Classical Conversations® membership. Indeed, access to a community of local homeschoolers sets us apart from many other homeschool programs, since most are “curriculum-only.” So, why is community important? 3 Reasons Why Classical Conversations Families Love Community If you ask any Classical Conversations...
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As the parent of a 2022 Classical Conversations® Challenge IV graduate, I’m enjoying the necessary and well-earned summer slowdown following a fruitful year of once-in-a-lifetime events. My daughter, a CC student since she was eight years old, had the rich blessing of consistent classmates. At least four of the...
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