Classical Conversations (CC) is a homeschool co-op that takes place one day a week for 3 hours for 24 weeks in the year. It usually begins in August or September and ends sometime in April. This year the cycle is Classical Conversations Cycle 2 and I cannot wait to share Classical Conversations Cycle Two resources…
When I was in school, I remember hearing other kids stating that history class was boring. In fact, I hear other parents stating their kids think history is boring. I’ve never understood why people think history is a boring subject. Teaching Ancient History In your Homeschool Maybe it’s the way the subject is presented? Whatever…
I am super excited for Classical Conversations to kick off again this year! If you are as well, you’ll love this list of Classical Conversations Cycle 1 Language Arts and Writing resources and ideas. Last year we did Cycle 3 and had a blast with our ultimate book list, our massive game list that matched up…
Cycle 1 Classical Conversations Who Is Book Match Up Looking for a Cycle 1 Classical Conversations Who Is Book Match Up? We have always used the Classical Method of teaching mixed with a Charlotte Mason twist. Last year we were in Classical Conversations Cycle 3. It was my oldest son’s first year in Challenge and…
If you are in Classical Conversations (CC), you will immediately recognize the requirements between the different cycles. While we have followed the CC module with a Charlotte Mason twist for years, we finished our first full year of CC even though we had used the classical method along with Charlotte Mason in our homeschool. We…
Top 5 Reasons: Classical Conversations Challenge Two of my children are still young at age 8 & 10 and will start this fall in the Foundations level of Classical Conversations. My husband and I are a combination of planners and spontaneous, also known as A and B types. We look ahead and want as…
How to Prepare for Classical Conversations – Foundations This next homeschool year will involve some changes; changes I’m excited about. Our family has made the decision to put our kids into Classical Conversations. There are many reasons why this is a good fit, but the success of Classical Conversation graduates is one huge…
Classical Conversations: Cycle 3–Games and Videos! I shared my Ultimate List of Books for Cycle 3 a few weeks ago. However, are you ready to really make history come to life? Well, now you can with games and videos! These are some amazing resources that I’ve found that help bring a whole new understanding to history…
The boys begin Classical Conversations this fall and I’m not sure who’s more excited, them or me?! As with any important changes in our lives, I research. For this change, I set out to research the best books available to use with Classical Conversations. Based on conversations with friends, recommended resources in groups, and my…