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The Bridge – Cycle One History

This entry is part 29 of 35 in the series Classsical Conversations

The hardest task in creating the Bridge between the Classical model – in the form of Classical Conversations, and Charlotte Mason – in the form

Gathering: Summertime

This entry is part 18 of 20 in the series Gathering

It is almost summer! Yea for summer! This year we have been experiencing much milder weather heading into summer. Living in the desert, we know

Math + History + Art, a Scribblers Resource for CC Cycle 1

This entry is part 28 of 35 in the series Classsical Conversations

Six years ago, we started our journey with homeschooling with Classical Conversations and we have appreciated it more with each passing year. I love the

Summer Term Learning – Our Latin Gathering – Conlatio

Last year I settled into an idea for gently expanding our Latin studies. My oldest daughter was in fourth grade, which is around the time

Summer Term Learning – Our Bible Study

This entry is part 8 of 8 in the series Summer Learning

During our Summer Term series, I have been sharing the changes we make in our home during our Summer Term. I have also been sharing

Inductive Study for Kids, John Chapter 3, part 1 (verses 1-13)

This entry is part 11 of 11 in the series Inductive Study for Kids

And we’re back! During this Summer Term I am determined to make some headway in our Inductive Study for Kids of the Gospel of John.

Charlotte Mason in our Classical Homeschool

This entry is part 42 of 46 in the series Homeschool

Since I shared the news of our upcoming bridge for the upper elementary years, combining Charlotte Mason and Classical Conversations, I have received quite the

Writing in our Summer Term

This entry is part 7 of 8 in the series Summer Learning

Since we are part of a local Classical Conversations community and we are also influenced by Charlotte Mason’s educational philosophies, we are do not do

Fine Motor Skills for Writing – Our Reluctant Writer

This entry is part 1 of 46 in the series Homeschool

I don’t like to generalize very much – especially when it comes to kids. They are each uniquely formed individuals. But I have heard over

Summer Term Learning – Our Gathering Tradition

This entry is part 1 of 8 in the series Summer Learning

One of the beauties of homeschooling is the flexibility it offers. We can take time off at random times during the year. Or we can

Summer Term Learning – Adding Music Instruction to our Routine

This entry is part 6 of 8 in the series Summer Learning

Often, I compare our homeschool to a musical. We sing so regularly and suddenly. One minute we are having a conversation. The next minute we

Combining Classical Conversations & Charlotte Mason in Upper Elementary

This entry is part 27 of 35 in the series Classsical Conversations

I am part of a small minority of homeschooling bloggers who believe Classical and Charlotte Mason approaches to education are extremely similar. We have successfully