In the world of homeschooling, the debate between individualized education and standardized testing often sparks passionate discussions. In today’s podcast episode, I sat down with Regina from the Classic Learning Test to learn more about classical education, homeschooling, and what sets the CLT apart. Discover how the CLT aligns with a customized learning experience, why […]
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Teaching writing is an essential skill for homeschoolers, helping students develop clear communication and clear thinking, as well as creative expression. In today’s guest post by Olivia Marstall (homeschool graduate, writer, and writing teacher), she shares her journey from a passionate writer to a thoughtful educator, exploring the purpose and art of teaching writing and
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Classical Education has a reputation for targeting the brightest and most precocious students and providing far too rigorous a path for any but the child prodigy. But is that actually the case? Can classical education provide a path forward for students with special needs? Indeed, classical education contributes to intellectual growth regardless of a child’s
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What is the connection between ideas and art? How can we incorporate the study of art and art history in our other homeschool subjects? What is the place of art history in a Christian classical education? These are just a few of the questions Courtney Sanford and I discussed in today’s Homeschool Conversation episode. Plus,
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Calling all book lovers and want-to-be readers: you won’t want to miss this literary conversation with Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson! We discuss the art of reading, how to approach literature as Christians, why words matter, and more. Plus, you will be sure to enjoy Dr. Wilson’s suggestions for the books every student (and their parents)
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What a delight to have Elsie Iudicello on today’s podcast episode! Elsie is a homesteading, homemaking, homeschool mom of four pursuing a classical Charlotte Mason home education in Florida. You may also recognize her from her writings and participation in the Wild and Free homeschool community. We discuss the value of being connected to the
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When one of the authors of your favorite book on Christian Classical education agrees to come on the podcast, it just might be the most exciting moment of the year! Ravi Jain joins us this week to discuss a distinctively Christian classical perspective on natural philosophy and how it relates to the liberal arts. It’s
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Wondering how to include truth, goodness, and beauty in your homeschool preschool? What does it really look like with our little learners? Today’s guest author (and second-generation homeschool mom) Laura McKinney Adams has a lovely perspective to share! Truth, Goodness, and Beauty in the Homeschool Preschool by Laura McKinney Adams You are never too young
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Today’s guest is one of my real-life local friends, Charity Miner. She is the mom of 3 teens who’ve enjoyed homeschooling with Classical Conversations, including one who is graduating this year. Charity likes to be your homeschool big sister, and her perspectives on couch schooling, homeschooling a neurodiverse child, and the end goal of Classical
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Learn why Latin for Children from Classical Academic Press is my pick for the best homeschool Latin curriculum! I took Latin for several years as a homeschool student and continued my studies with 2 semesters of Latin in college. My favorite of those classes was the semester we did nothing but Latin readings! We’d come
