Classical Conversations
60 Places to go in North Texas to Observe Nature
Living in the concrete jungle, or even suburbia, you can’t just walk out your back door and find a wealth of options for observing nature. While there are plenty of bugs, trees, and birds to watch in my back yard, sometimes I’d like to inspire my little scientists with more. Here’s my list of 60…
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 MoreHow Involved is Your Husband in Homeschooling?
Today’s post is brought to you by my husband Jason! Since we started off with our son in public school, Jason and I have transformed our thinking about home education. Now he enjoys tutoring classes at our local Classical Conversations community. We have struggled through this journey, but I hope his experience brings you…
Read MoreCultivating Your Inner Scientist
My sweet little Ellen (9) loves to explore outside and would spend the day digging in the dirt if I let her. Last week I found her with a mason jar and a notebook deep in a scientific investigation. Promptly I gave her my camera and set her to work chronicling her discoveries (all…
Read MoreHomeschooling into Highschool: Plans for a Freshman
Last week I shared my plans for my grammar students. Today, I’ll give you a glimpse at my son Will’s plans for his freshman year. When we heard about Classical Conversations six years ago, I was truly drawn to it due to the exceptional studies mapped out in the high school years. Looking ahead to…
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