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Homeschooling Big Kids - A Look at the Challenge Program

 

This is the second post in the Homeschooling "Big Kids" series. In last week's post I outlined some of the challenges and joys of homeschooling big kids. Judging by the response the post received, many of you can relate!

While I write to encourage others, this post and the comments I received afterwards, encouraged ME.

After feeling a bit lost during my daughter's sixth grade year, I knew we needed direction, motivation, accountability, and a like-minded peer group. 

Enter Classical Conversations - and specifically, the Challenge program. 

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Interest Led Learning Within a Classical Framework

 

I cannot commit 100% to a specific homeschool model. There are good points in each, and to limit our homeschool to one approach seems short sighted. 

The Classical model, however, works for the MAJORITY of our learning. It provides a framework and structure to our days. Being in Classical Conversations gives us direction and stability.

There are times, however, when we just have to take off on an interest led tangent.

This year I am figuring out how to incorporate interest led learning within a Classical framework. Today's Collage Friday post is a peek into this part of our homeschool.

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