Classical Conversations
Great Homeschool Convention 2016
I’ve been to many homeschool conventions since I started homeschooling, but none have compared to the Great Homeschool Convention. I know everyone will have their own experience at each convention, and it matters deeply which workshops you attend, but let me tell you why, if you’re a classical educator, this convention is particularly awesome. The…
Read MoreSparking Curiosity at a Conservatory
I remember playing family games when I was little and loving the idea of a “conservatory” from Clue. Our city has an amazing conservatory to visit that houses some of the most exotic and beautiful plants we’ve ever seen. Since the climate can be regulated, plants that normally wouldn’t survive the North Texas climate can…
Read More10 Ways to Prepare for Challenge A
I want to begin with the disclaimer that you don’t need Foundations/Essentials to have a great Challenge A experience. My first year directing, I had two students with 3 years of Foundations and Essentials, and then one student with one year experience, and two starting fresh with no experience. This year I have two joining my…
Read MoreCarting it All to Community Day at Classical Conversations
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure policy for more details. Once you hit Essentials, all of the sudden you’re faced with the dilemma of how to carry all of your gear to and from your community. Often, you’ll see a fleet of rolly carts rolling into a church as the…
Read MoreSQUILT Music Appreciation Curriculum Giveaway
Disclosure: I received a copy of SQUILT free to review. All my opinions are my own. Even though I played piano and clarinet as a kid, and sang in the choir all through high school, training my kids to appreciate and understand great musical pieces is a bit daunting. Because of the complexity of the…
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