Classical Conversations
February 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…
Read MoreA Student’s Perspective on Why to Study Latin
My son has fallen in love with Latin. Although he’s just a Sophomore this year, he’s inspired all of my Latin resources. I’ve asked him to write a student’s perspective on why the study of Latin is valuable. When I first began my adventures in Latin in 7th grade I had no idea what I…
Read MoreStars of Wonder – Looking to the Night Sky for Inspiration
Living in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex does not offer too many opportunities for star gazing. I often wonder what it was like for those wise men of the Bible that studied the stars and found such a great wealth of knowledge written among them. Cultivating wonder is like allowing your kids to chase the rabbit…
Read MoreWhy Bullet Journals Are Great for CC Students
My kids and I have been struggling to find a way to successfully plan our week of Challenge work and accomplish all of our plans. We’ve tried basic planners, online planners, and everything in between. I finally decided that they needed not only to figure out how to plan their schedule, but also develop a…
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