Posts on Classical Christian Education

Jul 26, 2024

Homeschoolers: Your Path to Great Jobs and Revitalizing American Business

As Challenge students in Classical Conversations progress through their academic journey, they’re also preparing to enter the workforce and contribute meaningfully to society. This preparation extends beyond academic achievement to include developing a strong work ethic, understanding the value of free markets, and cultivating the ability to think independently....

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Jul 24, 2024

5 Reasons Not to Homeschool (Updated for 2024)

It’s been 20+ years since my family began our homeschool journey. Those years have given me plenty of opportunities to reflect on our decision to keep on going and given me time to wrestle with the disadvantages of homeschooling and reasons not to homeschool. 5 Reasons Not to Homeschool...

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Jul 22, 2024

Homeschool vs. Public School (Updated for 2024)

At some point, you’ve probably heard the question asked (or maybe you’ve asked the question): why homeschool when your child can go to a public school funded by the government? But perhaps we should flip that question around. Homeschooling has grown in popularity with families throughout the United States. Several...

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Jul 17, 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling for Beginners

New to homeschooling and don’t know where to start? First things first — congratulations! We’re thrilled that you’re beginning the homeschooling journey. And second, you’ve come to the right place. In this Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling for Beginners, we’ll explain to interested parents how to get started on the...

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Jul 15, 2024

Homeschool Art and Beauty in the Challenge Years

Art is a wonderful way of learning that fits beautifully into the classical model of education. Classical education focuses on method rather than content—how to learn is more important than what to learn. Art aligns with the trivium, taking students through the grammar, dialectic, and rhetoric stages of learning...

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Jul 01, 2024

What to Know About Homeschooling: 10 Tips to Get Started

Are you looking to homeschool your child? That’s great! Before you start, however, there are a few things to know about homeschooling, from researching your state’s homeschool requirements to understanding that you really are capable of homeschooling your child. What to Know About Homeschooling Here are just ten things...

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Jun 26, 2024

Pioneering Classical Christian Education in Colombia

One of my favorite things to see is how God writes the stories of our lives. He is a masterful author who often weaves themes later on that we sometimes assumed were already tied off with a nice neat bow in earlier chapters. I’ve certainly seen that in my...

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Jun 05, 2024

How to Teach Phonics to Preschoolers: The Classical Approach

“I read those, Mama . . . I really did!” Our eldest, upon sounding out the words ‘bat,’ ‘cat,’ ‘hat,’ and ‘rat’ for the first time, looked at me with wide-eyed amazement. Not long afterward, I spied him sprawled in a comfy chair, decoding new words by himself and...

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Jun 03, 2024

Classical vs Modern Education

The classical education movement is gaining momentum. Let’s start with some numbers. According to a market analysis conducted by Arcadia Education in 2024, over 677,500 students were enrolled in classical schools nationwide during the 2023-2024 school year  (and this number includes homeschoolers following a classical curriculum). The analysis also...

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May 27, 2024

Our Favorite Read Alouds!

This year, we will start the year by talking about the benefits of reading aloud as a family. In preparation for these conversations, we wanted to share some Classical Conversations staff favorites. Our Favorite Read-Alouds Shorter Stories Read before nap time; as a reward after a job well done;...

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May 08, 2024

Socratic Circles: The Homeschooling Parent’s Best-Kept Secret

The path of homeschooling through high school can seem like a daunting mission filled with the “unknown” threatening to unmask the impostor syndrome felt due to our poor education.  Our insecurities test our resolve to finish well. How can parents debunk the adage that our education is “an inch...

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May 01, 2024

Copper Lodge Library: Classic Books and Literature for Your Home School

What comes to mind when you hear the words home library? Hardwood bookcases and leather sofas? The earthy vanilla aroma of paper and the ridged spine of a hardback under the pad of your finger? Steaming tea and quiet afternoons spent leafing through pages populated by great and sad...

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