011 Exploring Classical Conversations Essentials: Homeschooling 9-11 Year Olds
In this episode, Tia Hain, a Classical Conversations Challenge A Director, delves into the Essentials program of the Classical Conversations homeschool curriculum, specifically tailored for children ages 9-11. Tia explains how the program functions, covering its weekly schedule, grammar and writing instruction, and its integration with history lessons. She highlights the use of the Institute for Excellence in Writing and the upcoming Math Map component. Tia also offers insights on how Essentials prepares children for middle and high school Challenge programs, discusses the cyclical learning approach, and shares personal experiences on the benefits of this curriculum.
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In-Depth Honest Review of Classical Conversations
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction to Homeschooling and Classical Conversations
00:16 Overview of Classical Conversations Essentials
01:38 Essentials Program Structure and Content
02:47 Grammar and Writing in Essentials
07:42 Math in Essentials and The Math Map
09:31 Cycles and Tours in Classical Conversations
15:01 Foundations Program and Transition to Essentials
16:29 Conclusion and Personal Experiences
18:46 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Episodes
