2016-2017 Homeschool Plans

I feel like our summer flew! And our homeschool-length summer–which starts in May and ends in September–is longer than most. Last year, we beta-tested a new classical homeschool community. While we were only 3 families, it was a really sweet year with a fabulous dynamic–kids and mamas alike. This year, we dreamed to expand in […]

{Classical Conversations} Cycle 3 | Week 24

We’re really simplifying this year. You can see our Game Plan here. Here are activities I found when we did Cycle 3 last time. I’ve added a book list at the bottom which also includes resources relevant to Geography. ___________________________________________________________ Can you believe Week 24 is upon us?  The unseasonably warm weather and upcoming trip to […]

{Classical Conversations} Cycle 3 | Week 23

We’re really simplifying this year. You can see our Game Plan here. Here are activities I found when we did Cycle 3 last time. I’ve added a book list at the bottom which also includes resources relevant to Geography. ____________________________________________________ History: Preamble of the U.S. Constitution Mia decided to be a History Memory Master which CC […]

{Classical Conversations} Cycle 3 | Week 22

We’re really simplifying this year. You can see our Game Plan here. Here are activities I found when we did Cycle 3 last time. The book list has been updated (and also includes books relevant to geography). ____________________________________________________ History: September 11 While I came across plenty of lesson plans, I really like these.  They are divided […]

{Classical Conversations} Cycle 3 | Week 20

We’re really simplifying this year. You can see our Game Plan here. Here are activities I found when we did Cycle 3 last time. A book list has been added at the bottom. ___________________________ History: Brown vs. Board of Ed (Civil Rights) We will re-visit Civil Rights using this lesson plan.  PBS also has a great […]

{Classical Conversations} Cycle 3 | Week 9

We’re really simplifying this year. You can see our Game Plan here. Also check out our U.S. Capitals State Tour. Here are activities I found when we did Cycle 3 last time. In additional to the books listed, I also suggest checking out the books associated with this week’s Geography here. ___________________________ History: Compromise of 1850, Fugitive Slave […]

{Classical Conversations} Cycle 3 | Week 8

We’re really simplifying this year. You can see our Game Plan here. Also check out our U.S. Capitals State Tour. Here are activities I found when we did Cycle 3 last time. In additional to the books listed, I also suggest checking out the books associated with this week’s Geography here. ___________________________ History: Henry Clay and the Missouri […]

{Classical Conversations} Cycle 3 | Week 7

We’re really simplifying this year. You can see our Game Plan here. Also check out our U.S. Capitals State Tour. Here are activities I found when we did Cycle 3 last time. In additional to the books listed, I also suggest checking out the books associated with this week’s Geography here. ________________________________________ History: War of 1812 (and Star […]