classical conversations

[kittie313]

Does anyone do this? I was at our hs group's curriculum share last night and learned a lot about CC, and got some papers from the lady presenting it. It sounds a LOT like what I'm wanting for our family, but I am trying to picture how it works. D (that's the lady that was presenting) said that I can do just CC with my girls and add in a math book and reading program to fill it out for our district's notification to pass easily, but it just seems *too* simple after spending a year with k12 through a state charter school and having to spend so much time doing schoolwork daily this school year. It is definitely much different, and I like the looks of the program. And that one day a week meeting with the others for group would help the girls feel more like they are in "real school" (something my second girl has been giving me a lot of trouble about, she wants to go to a real school already and why does Missy get all the good stuff, she got to go to real school now SHE wants to go too *sigh*) and I could easily include my little 2 because it starts at 4yo (so there's one already added in) and my 3yo (well she'll be 3yo THEN) will be allowed to sit with me in classes or go to the nursery if I choose.

I'm *almost* convinced................. but hesitant at the same time. I want to hear from others that use CC first to get opinions and experiences (the good, the bad, and the ugly all welcome)

[elizawill]

classical conversations is very popular here. the co-op i attend bi-weely (non classical) also has a lot of families that attend CC. they meet once a week & follow a classical curriculum. from what i gather, the curriculum extends into what you also do at home. you add in your own math and phonics though i think. i don't really know much about how it works, but i know my friends involved seem to be very happy with it. it's kind of expensive in comparison to other co-ops here - but i'm sure it is cheaper than many other options as well. i do know that the children that participate in CC come across as very knowledgable. they definitely study things that seem advanced & not typical of a public school course. in the K class i teach, the little boys floor me with their knowledge of the planets, etc. and it was all learned at CC. the groups here are fairly christian (if that matters), bu that may not be true for other regions. hope others chime in. you may also want to ask at the WTM forums. hth.

[Classical Canad]

We just started doing Classical Conversations last year and quite enjoy doing the material.  Being Canadian, this year I decided to create a Canadian History Songs CD based on the principles of The Well Trained Mind.  Friends have expressed interest and I began offering the CD's to others.  If you're interested in supplementing your Canadian History curriculum, please feel free to visit us at www.HomeSchoolBeaver.com to see if it's right for you.  Blessings! Julianne :O)

[splendiferous]

CC is a Christian organization. It's mission is "to know God and to make Him known".

We really enjoy CC and plan to continue with it as long as it fits into my home education plans. At this point I feel we will use the Foundations level indefinitely; however, I plan to continue with my own curricula choices in every subject.

For us, CC is for memory work, public speaking, and social time.

I am very committed to the curriculum choices we have picked, and CC is a good supplement for that. I also think it is an excellent primary choice for families who choose to use it as such.

Splendiferously Imperfect