The Secrets of the One Room School House

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The Secrets of the One Room School House

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Leigh Bortins explores the secrets of the early colonial one room School house.

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Dec 4, 2015

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Classical Conversations supports homeschooling parents by cultivating the love of learning through a Christian worldview in fellowship with other families. We believe there are three keys to a great education: classical, Christian, and Community.

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The Grammar Stage: Knowledge-Learning Grammar and Observation Skills: The first stage of Classical education, Grammar. Learning begins with knowledge and knowledge begins with grammar. Join Leigh as she explains the relationship between knowledge and grammar. by Everyday Educator
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