Classical Conversations
What’s on my bookshelf: Top 10 Books on Educational Philosophy
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Read MoreHenle Latin Resources
I’ve been working with Henle’s First year Latin for quite a few years now, and I’ve found some great resources to help students and teachers make the most of this material. First of all, there is no way you need everything in the picture above. My goal is to help steer you to what would…
Read MoreHighlighting Method for Non-Fiction
Last week I introduced you to the highlighting method that changed how I think when I read a book. The great news is that it works for non-fiction as well. While the colors are generally the same for both, I approach non-fiction a little differently. Caution – you have to own the book before you…
Read MoreThe Four D’s of Challenge B
The Challenge program in Classical Conversations is a full curriculum for middle and high school home-schoolers. Meeting once a week, the students have an opportunity to discuss, present, and ask questions about the work they completed at home over the last week. Last year, my son and I completed Challenge A. I say I completed…
Read MoreWhat is a Commonplace Book?
Recently I realized how often I quote movies. I grew up in the age of an amazing invention: the VCR. This meant I could spend hours watching and re-watching any great movie I came upon. Don’t get me wrong. I was an avid reader as well….of Nancy Drew and Sweet Valley High. But those…
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