Classical Conversations
A 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…
Read MoreThe Time it Takes to Direct CC Challenge Programs
I’m in my fourth year of directing a Challenge program for Classical Conversations. I started off in Challenge A with my oldest, then moved up to Challenge B, and Challenge I with him. This year, I went back down to Challenge A again to tutor my daughter’s class. My husband directed Challenge A last year,…
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