The New Year is a natural time for reflection and fresh starts. As the first semester winds down, many of us are thinking about ways to enrich our children’s learning experience in the months ahead. Whether your kids attend school or learn at home, adding public speaking to their weekly routine is a simple way to help them grow. Why focus on public speaking this coming year? Boost Confidence: Speaking in front of others teaches kids to express their ideas clearly and feel more self-assured in … [Read more...]
Pete Hegseth’s Call for Parents: Encouraging Thoughtful and Intentional Education Choices
Pete Hegseth, nominated Secretary of Defense, is urging parents to take a more active role in their children’s education, especially in today’s complex world. His message? Classical education is key — teaching our children to think critically, understand history, and engage deeply with timeless texts in literature, philosophy, and logic. While not every family may have access to formal classical education, parents can still support these values at home. Whether by encouraging deep thinking, … [Read more...]
Bring Your Orchestra Study to Life with this Cycle 1 Lapbook Companion!
The Orchestra Study was designed to complement CC Cycle 1, offering a hands-on lapbook that each student completes throughout their orchestra study. This fun and memorable resource helps reinforce each lesson and is perfect for CC Directors and Tutors to use in the classroom. also a fantastic tool for parents looking to delve deeper into orchestra studies at home. Week by week, students build their lapbook, capturing what they’ve learned and creating a keepsake of their musical … [Read more...]
Free Sequence Game for Reviewing Memory Work
Looking for a fun way to review your Classical Conversations (CC) memory work? Try Sequence! Whether you want to review the whole year or focus on just a few weeks, this simple game is perfect for all ages and is easy to use for all three CC cycles. Print the cards on colorful cardstock, lay them out, and let the competition begin! The first player to get six in a row (or four for younger kids) wins—but watch out, because opponents can block your moves! This competitive twist always keeps things … [Read more...]
Is Memory Work Worth It?
As parents, we often question whether we’re making the right educational choices for our kids. Our personal journey hasn’t always been linear, and our children haven’t always been homeschooled. We take each year as it comes, deciding what’s best for each child. My oldest, now a junior in high school, has thrived in various educational settings, including Classical Conversations (CC). Her time in CC has been marked by starts and stops. After completing 2.5 years in Foundations from ages 5 to 7 … [Read more...]
Finding Your Homeschool Rhythm: Simplifying Classical Conversations Presentations with Public Speaking for Kids
As we dive into another homeschool year, many of us are trying to settle into a rhythm that works for our families. With lessons, activities, and everyday life to juggle, finding balance can feel like a challenge—especially when it comes to preparing for Classical Conversations presentations. In Classical Conversations Foundations, our kids give weekly presentations, which is a fantastic way to build their public speaking skills early on. But let’s be honest, preparing for those … [Read more...]
Unlock Your Child’s Potential with the Updated Public Speaking for Kids Program
Every parent dreams of seeing their child shine, confident and articulate in any setting. Yet, for many children, the idea of speaking in front of others can be daunting. If your child struggles with shyness or hesitancy when it’s their turn to speak, you’re not alone. But there’s a solution that can help them overcome these challenges and discover their full potential. Introducing the Updated Public Speaking for Kids ProgramWe’re excited to unveil the latest edition of our Public Speaking … [Read more...]
My Memory Work Lapbooks for Cycle 3!!!
Get hands-on with your memory work with lapbooks! These are like pop-up books for your memory work! Images, color, hands-on application help solidify learning. Review your memory work, create a portfolio of your learning, all while having fun. Templates are included for all subjects and the resource has been updated to the new, 5th edition. This downloadable resource can be used by your whole family! Our annual sale begins now, and only lasts 2 weeks! Enjoy steep discounts! Learn … [Read more...]
Updated Cycle 3 Lapbooks Available Soon!
Hi friends! I just wanted to write a quick post to let you all know the Cycle 3 lapbooks are in the process of being updated to the current edition and will be available at the end of this month! Subscribe tot he blog to get automatically notified, or check back in a few weeks! Also, check out the public speaking resource "Public Speaking for Kids" to take your student's presentation skills to the next level! We have used it in our community and saw excellent growth in our kids abilities! … [Read more...]
Ideas for the “Holiday of Love”
Valentines Day doesn't have to be cheesy. Let's redeem this season! I want to offer you a few ways to make it a valuable and memorable part of your homeschool year: 1. Love Lapbook Learn about the real meaning of Love. Our culture throws that word around in a flippant manner as if it is a mood of the moment. Real, biblical love is so much more. Teach your kids the real meaning of love with scripted lessons and crafts all about biblical love. Best of all, your child's work is displayed … [Read more...]
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