Posts by Andy Strauss
Resources for Classical Conversation Cycle 3 Foundations
Cycle 3 of Classical Conversations is up next, and I’m excited to revisit the memory work. I really enjoy American history, and there are so many fun resources out there to fill my bookshelves. None of these books are required to complete a successful year studying with Classical Conversations, and many of them you can find at your…
Read MoreDIY Time to Read Clock…Because It’s Always the Right Time to Read
We’ve been enjoying hanging out in our new home library, but one problem we’ve had was losing track of time. While it was wonderful to get lost in a good book, we needed a clock to help us stay connected to the world. I designed this cute clock, and my husband put it together for…
Read MoreA Stunning Map to Track Your Family Travels and More
I have been having so much fun designing and bringing to fruition my home library. Since I have so many books, I knew my wall space would be slim. Nevertheless, there is always room for a beautiful map. I’ve always loved the idea of push pin maps, but I had never seen something that was…
Read MoreFebruary 2017 Homeschool Mother’s Journal
In my life this month… We wrapped up our construction project this month! I couldn’t believe how quickly everything came together. It was wonderful timing also because my husband’s music students started back. He’s got a full schedule of students every afternoon (except Tuesdays) from 1 to 5:30. It will nice to have a library…
Read MoreA Super Simple Way to Learn About Instruments
Every year around this time I look forward to giving my kids new and fun ways to learn about instruments. We’ve been a part of Classical Conversations for nearly seven years, and the last six weeks of foundations orchestra study is still one of my favorite parts. I played in the band when I was…
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