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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In my early twenties, I was a very career-focused woman. Working for a large corporation, my days consisted of tackling new projects and consuming copious amounts of Diet Coke. Then three children came in four years. The world changed. My husband and I started a new kind of project,...
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Is homeschooling the right choice for you and your child? We’ve put together an extensive list of homeschooling pros and cons to help you get a better understanding of the homeschooling program.
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With our discussions of the past, let us inspire our children to be men and women who are brave and worthy citizens for the future...
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When Benjamin Franklin was asked whether or not the United States of America was a democracy or a republic, he gave this answer: “A republic, if you can keep it.” To say this a different way, freedom is won in each generation, and each generation has to ask whether...
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Happy Thanksgiving to all homeschooling families! We hope you and your family can enjoy some rest from the normal business of the school year as you celebrate thankfulness together this season. Of course, although you may not be helping your child with typical math or grammar exercises during this...
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“Really, homeschooling? Aren’t you afraid you’re going to mess up your kid?” You’ve probably heard these kinds of questions before. Maybe you’ve even asked them yourself. Hey, maybe you’re still asking them. Homeschooling is a big investment in terms of time, energy, and your child’s future; it’s natural to...
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Are you a Classical Conversations® Essentials Tutor? First, thank you for being a vital part of your local community, leading the next generation of lifelong learners to know God and to make Him known! Second, amid a busy semester, we thought we’d send some encouragement and support your way...
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In the United States, it’s easy to think of homeschooling as just an American movement. But that’s not the case! In the last few decades, homeschooling has taken nations the world over by storm as parents recognize the many benefits of homeschooling. To celebrate and recognize the leaders, parents,...
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Each year, sixteen Foundations students from around the country compete in the Classical Conversations® National Memory Master hosted in Southern Pines, North Carolina. There, they recite memory work from all three cycles to a panel of judges. While every finalist demonstrates adept memorization skills, only one winner walks away...
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