Classical Conversations: Excellence Takes Time and Commitment

  

 I haven't written about Classical Conversations in several weeks. 

There is a GOOD REASON for my silence. 

My blogging time has been greatly reduced; it has been greatly reduced because we've been spending a large volume of  time on school work. This is a beautiful thing. I do not mind this one bit. In fact, I've welcomed this opportunity to grow our family in ways I never expected.

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SQUILT Christmas Carols & Birthday Sale

I'm pleased to offer SQUILT Christmas Carols. 

During this miraculous season of our Savior's birth, it is imperative to expose our children to Christmas Carols. We can listen to the carols, analyze them, learn about their origins, and sing them. What a beautiful activity to share with our children! 

It has been impressed upon my heart that our children need quiet times to listen to beautiful music (in this case, carols); they also need to be given the time and space to analyze and learn about that same music. Not only does it build the habit of attention, but it also builds musical knowledge and appreciation. 

Enter Super Quiet UnInterrupted Listening Time! 

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Developing The Habit of Attention in Your Homeschool

The word ATTENTION gets a lot of focus in the education world: either a child has it or they don't.

If they don't have a good attention span they are given a label. If a child DOES possess good attention, well then you, the parent, are lucky.

Yes, I believe there are true cases of an attention deficit, but I also firmly believe that attention is a habit that must be practiced, developed, and constantly refined. 

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