Giving Thanks

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Giving Thanks

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Nov 21, 2023

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What’s Thanksgiving about for your family? How to you celebrate? WHAT do you celebrate? This episode of The Everyday Educator might give you some new ideas… Listen with the whole family, as you travel or as you prepare the feast and maybe give thanks in a new way this year.

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Nov 21, 2023

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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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2016 CC Catalog: Wobbly Times: Finding Harmony in the Debate Strand: The following article is an article from the 2016 Classical Conversations Catalog. Wobbly Times: Finding Harmony in the Debate Strand is written by Leslie Hubbard. You can find more articles like this in the online 2016 CC Catalog.Or read the article... 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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WC S1, Ep4: Things Not to Do with Your Firstborn When Starting Foundations: "Things Not to Do with Your Firstborn When Starting Foundations" is an article written by Kathy Sheppard and is ready by Cara McLauchlan. Enjoy the audio of this delightful article to encourage you and your homeschooling journey! Or Read the Article... by Everyday Educator
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