Building a Foundation

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Building a Foundation

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Aug 9, 2022

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Are you ready for Foundations? Join this week’s Everyday Educator and discover how a spirit of rest will make this fall a wonder-full new season with your children. Tune in to discover the logistical details that will ensure a happy start to your community days; stay as Kelli Wilt helps us recognize the habits that will get us all off on the right foot.

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Aug 9, 2022

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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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The Secrets of the One Room School House: Leigh Bortins explores the secrets of the early colonial one room School house. by Everyday Educator
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Education: Modern vs Classical Christian Thought: Leigh Bortins explains the differences between modern thought and Classical Christian thought. by Everyday Educator
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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 Rhetoric Stage: Wisdom, The Rhetoric of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty: The third stage of Classical education, Rhetoric. by Everyday Educator
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Classical Conversations Overview: Learn how Classical Conversations can help you and your homeschool through classical education. 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, Ep3: Beefing Up the Sixth Grade: "Beefing Up the Sixth Grade" is an article written by Courtney Sanford. 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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Classical Conversations' "Foundations Program" Part 1/3: Grades Kindergarten through sixth grade explained within the CC Curriculum by Everyday Educator
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WC S1, Ep31: Growing Deep Roots for Speaking and Writing: Growing Deep Roots for Speaking and Writing is an article written by Cara McLauchlan. We hope you enjoy the audio. You can read the article here. by Everyday Educator
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WC S1, Ep6: Letter to a New CC Mom: "Letter to a New CC Mom" is an article written by Brandy Ferrell and is ready by Chelly Barnard. 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 - James B. Jordan (2011): Enjoy some of our older archived podcasts where Leigh chats with different guests. Today's episode is with author and theologian Dr. James B. Jordan. The episode is from 2011. by Everyday Educator
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WC S1, Ep2: Delighting in People: Service Staff Are Our Neighbors: Enjoy some of Classical Conversations' most popular articles now available in audio. As Christians, should we not delight in people more than we do? Christmas time is a perfect opportunity to practice loving people as we ought.This article... by Everyday Educator
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WC S1, Ep1: Home for the Holidays: Enjoy some of Classical Conversations' most popular articles now available in audio. This article was written by Matt Bianco. Read the article here! by Everyday Educator
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WC S1, Ep13: 10 Lessons I Have Learned in 10 Years of Classical Conversations: 10 Lessons I Have Learned in 10 Years of Classical Conversations is an article written by Jennifer Courtney. Want some wisdom from an experienced CCer? Enjoy the audio! Or Read the Article here! by Everyday Educator
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WC S1, Ep11: Getting Started Homeschooling: Organizing Your Day (Part 2): Getting Started Homeschooling: Organizing Your Day is an article written by Jennifer Courtney. This is the second part of a three-part series. Enjoy the audio! Or Read the Article here! by Everyday Educator
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2016 CC Catalog Article: A Commencement Address to Foundations Parents: The following article is an article from the 2016 Classical Conversations Catalog. A Commencement Address to Foundations Parents is written by Emily Shirley and is read by Rachel Brown. You can find more articles like this in the online 2016 CC... by Everyday Educator
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L@L: Andrew Pudewa: Enjoy some of our older archived podcasts where Leigh chats with different guests. Today's episode is with the director of the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW), Andrew Pudewa. The episode is from 2011. by Everyday Educator
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CCP Book Club: Carry On Mr. Bowditch: Join some of our homeschool experts and Classical Conversations parents, as we explore the themes from one of our favorite Challenge A books, Carry on Mr. Bowditch. Pick the book up at the bookstore today! by Everyday Educator
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WC S1, Ep8: You Might Be a "Drop Out" Parent If....: You Might Be a "Drop Out" Parent If.... is an article written by Brian Tonnell and is read by Marc Hays. 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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CCP Book Club: The Hiding Place: Join some of our homeschool experts and Classical Conversations parents, as we explore the themes from one of our favorite Challenge B books, The Hiding Place. Pick the book up at the bookstore today! by Everyday Educator
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WC S1, Ep12: Getting Started Homeschooling: Organizing Your Schoolroom (Part 3): Getting Started Homeschooling: Organizing Your Schoolroom is an article written by Jennifer Courtney. This is the final part of a three-part series. Enjoy the audio! Or Read the Article here! 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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2016 CC Catalog Article: History Lessons: The following article is an article from the 2016 Classical Conversations Catalog. History Lessons is written by Matt Bianco and is read by Caleb Skogen. You can find more articles like this in the online 2016 CC Catalog. by Everyday Educator
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CCMM Session 4 - The Master Teacher: Matt Bianco, Heather Shirley, and Tobin Duby sit down to talk about the master teacher. by Everyday Educator
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