Posts Tagged ‘Classical Education’
Questions for a Challenge Student
Today’s post comes from a guest writer…my son Andy (14). He is about to enter his 7th year as a homeschooler, and 6th in the Classical Conversations programs. He spent three years in Foundations and Essentials, and then completed Challenge A and Challenge B. Hope you enjoy! A few weeks ago, a…
Read MoreWhat’s on my Bookshelf: Challenge A Resources
When I first learned of Classical Conversations, the aspect of the program that really excited me was the vision for homeschooling through high school. By the time I made it to an info meeting, I had felt the immense burden of planning a course through a wilderness that I had never explored. It was a…
Read MorePlans for a New School Year
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure policy for more details. I love planners, planning, organizing schedules, etc. When I first started homeschooling, I over planned, over organized, and over scheduled to the point that everyone was consistently feeling like a failure. Slowly and painstakingly I have been able to turn…
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…
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