The 15 classical skills are the Five Core Habits of Grammar, Five Common Topics of Dialectic, and Five Canons of Rhetoric, which teach students how to learn anything for life. Most homeschool parents feel overwhelmed when they encounter terms like “trivium” or “dialectic” in classical education materials, wondering if...
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At Classical Conversations, we are always working to refine our language and intent with our words. We have updated this blog article to reflect these refinements so you can be equipped to homeschool your family with confidence. What are the fifteen classical tools of learning? If you’re not...
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An Excellence in Education event allows the community to share the blessings of classical, Christian education with legislators, civic leaders, clergy, grandparents, and neighbors. To say Classical Conversations students accomplish a lot over the course of their education is an understatement. From memorizing the Timeline Song in the Foundations program to participating...
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When your Challenge graduate walks across the stage this year, they’ll carry with them years of rigorous study and classical skills that have shaped their thinking—and Classical Conversations National Commencement 2026 offers a unique opportunity to celebrate this achievement alongside hundreds of fellow graduates who share that same foundation....
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As a new Classical Conversations dad, I recently watched the 2025 National Memory Master competition for the first time, and it reshaped how I think about education. National Memory Master is more than a showcase of academic skill. It is a living example of what a classical Christian foundation...
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Looking for meaningful, memorable St. Louis homeschool field trips? You’re in the right place. From world-class museums and nature preserves to local history and fine arts, this Midwestern city offers a wealth of educational trips St. Louis families will love—many of them free! Whether you’re a local or visiting...
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Science often begins with wonder: watching ants scurry across a sidewalk or sketching a flower in bloom. But as we move from the wonder of discovery, our classical learning skills help us build a deeper understanding of the world and its Creator. That’s where data collection and analysis come...
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Have you noticed how hard it is to teach something you do not really know yourself? Many of us struggle with time management ourselves, so how can we hope to teach our children to “do as we say, not as we do?” The good news is that we can...
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Using the classical skills of learning, you can help your children find God in art through appreciation, imitation, and reflection. Read on to discover how. Teaching art in your homeschool is about more than crayons and craft time. It’s an invitation to slow down, to see beauty, and to...
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The top tip for senior thesis success? Trust the process—your student has been preparing for this capstone moment through years of classical learning, and they’re more ready than they realize. If you’re a Challenge IV parent, you want this capstone experience to be everything it should be: a celebration...
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It’s 7:47 AM on CC community day morning. You’re standing in your kitchen, coffee growing cold, staring at the collection of bags, books, and mysterious items scattered across your counter. Your Foundations student is missing one shoe, your Challenge student can’t find her Latin notebook, and you just realized...
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Many homeschool parents—especially in the Challenge years—feel intimidated by speech and debate. It’s unfamiliar territory and can seem overwhelming on top of other academic demands. But what if this skill is exactly what your student needs to grow into a confident communicator, thoughtful citizen, and bold ambassador for...
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