Classical Conversations
Cultivating 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…
Read MoreTop 3 Games to Play With CC Memory Work Flashcards
When I first joined Classical Conversations, I was trying to pace myself in how much I spent on materials. Sadly, I decided to leave the cute little deck of memory work flashcards off of my list. However, for my birthday that year (conveniently in July), my sweet mother bought them for me! I remember flipping…
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