Classical Conversations
5 Fears Classical Conversations Helped Me Overcome in Making the Switch From Public School to Home School
In May 2009 my husband and I found ourselves at a crossroads. Several events converged to propel us into changing paths from public school to home school. I remember feeling nervous about the changes that would come from making the switch as well as unsure if I could provide an adequate education for my kids.…
Read MoreClassical Emphasis at University of Dallas
We’ve officially started our college touring for my son. We visited UNT last year with my niece, but it wasn’t a school that was on his radar. This past week, we went down the street to the University of Dallas to check out their unique classical approach to higher education. Since we started homeschooling, my…
Read MoreWhy Keep a Bullet Journal? A Student’s Argument For Organizing Thoughts and Ideas
Last fall, I introduced my teenagers to bullet journaling. My kids have fallen in love with it because it has really met all of their schedule planning and note taking needs. It’s also enlists their creative sides, which makes it even more fun to use. I asked my son to share his perspective on how…
Read MoreGetting Help With Saxon Math From Nicole the Math Lady
We’ve been plugging away at Saxon math for quite a few years now. Math is one of those subjects that I’m happy to help work through problem spots, but I’d like my kids to independent in getting started and working their way through a lesson. There are only so many hours in a day, and…
Read MoreWhat’s On My Bookshelf: Challenge I Resources
The Classical Conversations Challenge I program already has a robust line-up of materials required for the seminars. At first, I didn’t think there would be much more in the way of extra resources to recommend. As I thought back through all that I learned in Challenge I, I realized that there are more helps I…
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