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Resources for the Classical Conversations Teacher (Mom…That’s You!)

We have loved the last five years homeschooling in communities with Classical Conversations. Since I was not classically educated, I often found myself feeling inadequate to pull off what was being asked. I’ve realized that all I need to do is be a learner, and everything else falls into place. This doesn’t mean simple submission…

Sunday Reflections: Exercise, Art, and Government

Life at the Strauss House… It’s felt like a catch up this week…and I’m afraid the next couple of weeks are going to feel similar as our weeks are busier than normal. There are always so many wonderful things to do, and yet never enough time to stretch into all of them. I love it…

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…

Using a Sketch Notebook for Taking Notes

When I was in college, I loved to doodle while I was taking notes. Even though it may have looked like I wasn’t paying attention, the doodling slowed my brain down enough so that I could pay attention to what was being said. Occasionally my drawings related to the materials, but more often than not…

Ready, Set, Race! 5 minutes of Rapid Recall

So often our homeschooling day becomes filled with tasks that need to get checked off of a list, that essentials like drawing maps, copying charts, or memorizing vocabulary are overlooked and forgotten. To make things worse, the only way to memorize maps, charts, or vocab is through daily repetition. When we started Challenge A, we…