The second semester of homeschooling can feel like an uphill climb. January brings cold days, long nights, and the post-holiday slump, making the excitement of August feel like a distant memory. That’s why a mid-year assessment is so valuable. It’s the perfect opportunity to reflect on your family’s progress...
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If you’re searching for a meaningful Christmas read-aloud to share with your family, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson is a heartwarming and moving choice. Many parents struggle to find stories that both entertain and emphasize the true meaning of Christ’s birth, but this classic novella strikes...
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In Classical Conversations (CC) homeschooling communities, Mock Trial is a capstone event that Challenge B students, ages 13 and 14, eagerly prepare for in the spring semester. It’s a milestone that requires students to step into a courtroom setting, embody roles, and put their skills in logic, reasoning, and...
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Christmas is a season of celebration, reflection, and anticipation—a time to look back on the year and look ahead with hope. For our Classical Conversations families, it’s also an opportunity to pause from the rhythms of homeschooling and focus on God’s greatest gift of all: Jesus Christ. In this...
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The Christmas season is here, and we’re wrapping up another wonderful fall semester with our Classical Conversations (CC) community! For homeschool families, December is a time of gathering, celebration, and often a little bit of reflection on the year’s journey. So, why not take a moment to smile, sip...
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For families new to homeschooling or the Essentials program in Classical Conversations, planning can feel like preparing for a trip to an unfamiliar destination. With so much to consider, exploring the CC Connected Essentials resources can help simplify your journey by providing valuable resources and guidance. It’s easy to...
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Get ready for an educational pilgrimage! Homeschooling and classical education pioneer, Leigh Bortins, has compiled a list of 117 essential books. These include novels, short stories, documents, biographies, and speeches. Everyone—parents, students, homeschoolers, and classical educators—should read them as part of their educational journey. In classical education, literature is...
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The Classical View of Knowledge and Truth Why study science classically? I’m going to answer this question, I really am, but first I need to make a couple of heady statements: In the classical tradition, education asserts that real knowledge should bring one to an understanding of truth. Education...
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What a piece of work is a man, how noble in reason, how infinite in faculties, in form and moving how express and admirable, in action how like an angel, in apprehension how like a god! The beauty of the world, the paragon of animals—and yet, to me, what...
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As a homeschool parent, assessing your child’s understanding of literature can sometimes feel like a challenge, especially when standard comprehension questions seem disconnected and formulaic. It’s hard to tell if your child is truly engaging with the story or simply giving the answers they think you want. In this...
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A Journey Inspired by C.S. Lewis’ Magical Worlds The Magician’s Nephew by C. S. Lewis, Digory and Polly mistakenly enter a portal of magical worlds by simply touching a set of yellow rings. Immediately, they are transported to a wooded platform that serves as a holding gateway. As they...
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Homeschooling multiple children of different ages can often feel like trying to conduct a complex symphony with no sheet music in sight. Each child has their own tune, their own tempo, and trying to harmonize subjects, learning styles, and schedules can quickly feel like an overwhelming cacophony. You may...
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