• Do Blue Books Make You Blue? - Replay
    Nov 12 2024

    Is assessing ever a blessing?? According to guest Kelli Wilt, that depends on your perspective! Join host Lisa Bailey as Kelli shares how Blue Book exams can be a celebration of what we know, and an opportunity to indulge in some deep conversations. Parents, you’ll hear some helpful tips for preparing for Blue Books all semester long; directors, Kelli gives some great practical ideas for making Blue Books fun!

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    53 mins
  • Navigating the Math Map
    Nov 5 2024

    Conversations, wonder, art, patterns…does this sound like math time at your home? If not, maybe you’d enjoy math more if you made the switch to The Math Map! If you are wondering about this classical, one-room-schoolhouse approach to math, listen as Curriculum Assistant Babs Harrell gives us an inside look at an amazing new resource: The Math Map.

    Life is busy! Download audio versions of the articles from the Catalog and listen while you’re in the car, working out, or forward an episode to a friend.
    To listen to articles that will equip and encourage you no matter where you are in your homeschooling journey go to ClassicalConversations.com/Catalog-Articles

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    55 mins
  • Help Me Help My Student — Science Fair
    Oct 29 2024

    Listen in this week as Academic Advisor Emily Martin shares practical tips and wisdom for enjoying the science fair project as a family. What exactly will your student learn? How can you be the best advisor and lead learner for this segment of the Challenge A journey? Don’t give up—listen in!

    Curious about homeschooling? Want to see Classical Conversations in action? Visit an Open House, where you’ll interact with parents, students, Tutors, and Directors in a local setting and discover the joy of our community-based approach.
    Don’t miss this opportunity to experience homeschooling in action! Find an Open House near you at https://classicalconversations.com/events/.

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    48 mins
  • How Do I Know I Started? Beginning the Homeschool Journey
    Oct 22 2024

    When your children are very young, what does homeschooling look like? Is there a schedule? Do I need lesson plans? What curriculum do I use? Parents who want to know how “getting started” should look will love this episode! Amy Jones joins Lisa to share some thoughts worth remembering and some encouragements that will start your journey off on the right foot. Practical ideas shared with love and humor!

    Curious about homeschooling? Want to see Classical Conversations in action? Visit an Open House, where you’ll interact with parents, students, Tutors, and Directors in a local setting and discover the joy of our community-based approach.
    Don’t miss this opportunity to experience homeschooling in action! Find an Open House near you at https://classicalconversations.com/events/

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    55 mins
  • Learning Alongside Your Teen - Art Grant Proposal
    Oct 15 2024

    If shepherding your Challenge student through unfamiliar assignments has you scratching your head, this is the podcast for you! Experienced mom and CC director Deborah Switzer joins Lisa to talk about making learning together a blessing. Bonus: get all the inspiration and practical help you need to make the Art Grant Proposal (Challenge II) a favored assignment.

    Celebrating together! Has your student or community done something noteworthy? We are collecting these stories, accomplishments, and events to celebrate and share the excitement of homeschooling. Please provide as much information as possible to completely tell the story. Share your story at http://www.classicalconversations.com/celebrate-together

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    49 mins
  • Education as a Treasure Hunt
    Oct 8 2024

    What’s the best part of a treasure hunt, the prize or the hunt? Listen in as Lisa and guest Jennifer Courtney explore how the best education is the treasure hunt your family makes through God’s creation. The simple yet profound process of “echoing in celebration” is explored, and the catechesis wheel comes to life as these experienced homeschool moms recall some lessons that shaped their understanding.

    Blog post to check out!
    https://classicalconversations.com/blog/catechesis-wheel/

    Discover the clarity you need to make the best decision for your family’s educational needs at one of our Information Meetings. Connect with experienced CC parents, learn about our unique classical, Christian programs, and find out if attending an Open House is your next step.

    Take control of your homeschooling journey by attending an Information Meeting. Find an Info Meeting near you at https://classicalconversations.com/events/.

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    36 mins
  • What We REALLY Want Them to Learn
    Oct 1 2024

    Reading, ‘Riting, “Rithmetic…we all know we want our kids to know the basics. But surely that’s not all, and certainly those aren’t the most important “basics”! Listen to some thoughts from veteran homeschool moms Brittany Lewis and Kelli Wilt as they talk to Lisa about planting the seeds of some more important fruits of knowledge.

    Mark your calendar for the 2025 National Commencement, May 16-17, 2025, in sunny Southern Pines, North Carolina! This is a time for Classical Conversations families from around the nation to celebrate the hard work with fellow families on the homeschooling journey.
    Register at https://classicalconversationsfoundation.org/

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    54 mins
  • Juggling Act: Managing Multiple Students
    Sep 24 2024

    For parents with multiple kids, homeschooling can feel like a juggling act! How can we make the ideal of the one-room schoolhouse come alive at our houses?? This week’s guest, Denise McLain, offers encouragement and practical tips for larger families who want to learn together. Bonus: hear how The Math Map has revitalized her family’s math education!

    Curious about homeschooling? Want to see Classical Conversations in action? Visit an Open House, where you’ll interact with parents, students, Tutors, and Directors in a local setting and discover the joy of our community-based approach.

    Don’t miss this opportunity to experience homeschooling in action! Find an Open House near you at https://classicalconversations.com/events/.

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    52 mins