Classical Conversations
What’s on my Bookshelf: Resources for Foundations Cycle 1
One of my favorite things to do is go to Half Price Books and scour the clearance section for good resources to complement our studies. Over the years, I’ve curated quite a library in my home, which means we have resources at our fingertips when we get curious about our Classical Conversations memory work. In…
Read MoreCultivating Common Ground with a Book Club
When I envisioned homeschooling, I pictured a long and lonely road. Initially, I thought homeschoolers were pioneers who desired to be independent and knew everything so they didn’t need any help. While there may be a few of those superwomen out there, I am not one of them. Thankfully, a good friend told me about…
Read MoreThe Top 5 Skills Cultivated in Debate
Last week I had the opportunity to help out with a student Debate camp at a Classical Conversations Parent Practicum. While the parents receive encouragement and training, children attend various academic camps from play camp, to geo/draw camp, to writing camps or debate camps. Even though I was “helping,” I really feel like I was the…
Read MoreLearning to Live {Peacefully} With Kids Part 3
To go back to the beginning of the story, click here. Our day was winding down and the kids were wearing out. Even though we had a beautiful view, and a wonderful day, the thought of the distance we were from the car was overwhelming. It would be a good hike to get back to…
Read MoreLearning to Live {Peacefully} with Kids Part 2
If you’d like to start at the beginning of the story, click here Down an amazing set of stairs at Mineral Wells State Park, we found a big rock to pull out our lunch and eat together. The incredible calmness of the park was interrupted by the bickering of my children. I can’t recall the details…
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