DISCLAIMER: I am honored to again be reviewing Memory Lapbooks for Cycle 2 by Wisdom and Righteousness Resources. I was graciously given a complimentary set to review and permission to give a set away. I think the most common questions asked about Classical Conversations revolve around whether memory work can constitute a curriculum or how to […]
This is the year of simplification and getting back to basics. We are making a more concerted effort to incorporate memory work review into our day and relying on great books. You can read about our routine by clicking here and detailed curriculum choices here. Below you will find booklists for the week and this […]
This is the year of simplification and getting back to basics. We are making a more concerted effort to incorporate memory work review into our day and relying on great books. You can read about our routine by clicking here and detailed curriculum choices here. Below you will find booklists for the week and this is a […]
The first quarter of CC focuses around the Medieval Period in Europe. This is such a rich time of history with so many fun components like knights, castles, and kings. I know we won’t have enough time in the fall to explore for as long as I’d like. I wanted to incorporate some these themes […]
Up until this summer, I would hand out loose papers every morning, and the kids would complete them and turn them in to a bin the kitchen after I checked it. I would periodically separate papers into binders to create portfolios. We’re changing it up for next year. Each child will have a Foundations binder with […]
**UPDATE** For a downloadable, detailed planner, click here. ********* I used to throw around words like “schedule” when I talked about our homeschool days. Going into our third year and 3 additional kids later, I know better. Routines are better because they are not time dependent but help us create patterns of behavior that keep […]
We had a lot of fun doing corresponding, creative projects with different mediums this year. We used clay, paints, and oil pastels.
In our state, we have fairly lenient homeschooling regulations. We do have to show “regular and thorough” instruction in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, Music, Health, Phys. Ed., and our oversight organization requires Bible/Christian Studies. Next year, everyone will be enrolled in Classical Conversation’s Foundations program. John and PJ will also particpate in Essentials. […]