Challenge
Ready, Set, Race! 5 minutes of Rapid Recall
So often our homeschooling day becomes filled with tasks that need to get checked off of a list, that essentials like drawing maps, copying charts, or memorizing vocabulary are overlooked and forgotten. To make things worse, the only way to memorize maps, charts, or vocab is through daily repetition. When we started Challenge A, we…
Read MoreWhat’s on My Bookshelf: Challenge B Resources
In the Classical Conversations programs, Challenge B would be equivalent to the 8th grade, however any student (I’m talking about myself here) could have a rich year of study in the materials assigned. There were so many new things to learn like formal Logic, the history of astronomy, and Mock Trial. Much like Challenge A,…
Read MoreQuestions for a Challenge Student
Today’s post comes from a guest writer…my son Andy (14). He is about to enter his 7th year as a homeschooler, and 6th in the Classical Conversations programs. He spent three years in Foundations and Essentials, and then completed Challenge A and Challenge B. Hope you enjoy! A few weeks ago, a…
Read MoreThe Top 5 Skills Cultivated in Debate
Last week I had the opportunity to help out with a student Debate camp at a Classical Conversations Parent Practicum. While the parents receive encouragement and training, children attend various academic camps from play camp, to geo/draw camp, to writing camps or debate camps. Even though I was “helping,” I really feel like I was the…
Read MoreWhat’s on my bookshelf: “Everything You Need to Know About” Series
I’ve added affiliate links below, which means by purchasing through these links, the price doesn’t change, but I would receive a little compensation for pointing you in their direction. All of my opinions stay the same with or without your purchase. I love these books! They are a great resource for any student, but if you’re…
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