Four Ways to Grow Your Classically Educated Child This Summer

First published May 2018. Warmer days and longer light mean that summer has nearly found us once again. For most of us, the advent of summer brings a slower pace and freer schedule. This combination provides parents with a unique opportunity to promote learning and engage their children’s minds outside of the classroom. Regardless of the season, however, the thought of “education at home” can … Continue reading Four Ways to Grow Your Classically Educated Child This Summer

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Sara Osborne

5 Ways Summer Can Serve Your Struggling Students

As the final days of the school year approach, teachers and students alike are eager for the long, lazy days of summer. Summer break does offer a less cluttered calendar for increased rest and play, but it also offers unique opportunities to help meet the needs of struggling students. Consider these five ways summer can serve struggling students in the months ahead. Remediation End-of-school assessments … Continue reading 5 Ways Summer Can Serve Your Struggling Students

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Little by Little

The stresses of the past calendar year have been numerous. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic colliding with regular responsibilities, many of us have found ourselves somewhat disoriented. Shifting priorities, schedules, and communities have forced creative personal and professional pursuits to the bottom shelf, and we’re struggling to find a way towards normalcy—much less excellence—again. Mental, emotional, and even physical energy is in short … Continue reading Little by Little

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Classical Roundup – June 15th, 2018

The Classical Roundup is a group of worthwhile articles, videos, and podcasts that I have found helpful on our journey of exploring classical Christian education in the 21stcentury. Classical Conversations gives us five easy, fun, and enriching activities to do with your kids over the summer or during the school year. Wait and Go on the 30 “Now that summer is in full swing, I … Continue reading Classical Roundup – June 15th, 2018

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Get Ready for Summer! Part 5—Latin and Other Languages

By Sara Osborne Warmer temperatures and longer days are building excitement for students and their families as summer approaches. We’re all eager for a change of pace and a break from the burn-out often associated with the end of the school year, yet we worry about our kids losing their skills over the summer. This need not be the case, however, if parents consider the … Continue reading Get Ready for Summer! Part 5—Latin and Other Languages

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