EE Advent The Gift of Celebration

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EE Advent The Gift of Celebration

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In this final Advent episode, join Lisa Bailey in re-examining the journey of the Wise Men; consider the gift of Celebration, and how and why we are called to celebrate this season. Find encouragement to slow down and allow God’s wonder to move you! Please participate in an Everyday Educators short survey by clicking on this link: survey

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Dec 22, 2020

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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 Dialectic Stage: Skills, Ideas, and Conversations: The second stage of Classical education, Dialectic. by Everyday Educator
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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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WC S1, Ep5: Stick in the Sand: The Place of Technology in Community: "Stick in the Sand: The Place of Technology in Community" is an article written by Leigh Bortins and is ready by Rachel Brown. Enjoy the audio of this delightful article to encourage you and your homeschooling journey! Or Read the Article here! by Everyday Educator
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L@L: Stanley Fish (2011): Enjoy some of our older archived podcasts where Leigh Bortins interviews different guests. In this episode Leigh interviews author, Stanley Fish as they discuss his most current book, How to Write a Sentence: And How to Read One. The episode is from 2011. by Everyday Educator
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WC S1, Ep9: Getting It All Done: Ten Tips from a Classical Conversations Veteran: Getting It All Done: Ten Tips from a Classical Conversations Veteran is an article written by Ruth Holleran and is read by Jennifer Greenholt. Enjoy the audio! Or Read the Article here! by Everyday Educator
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