Families preparing for the early Challenge years often ponder the transitions they know are ahead with concern:  How will my student manage the increased workload?  Will my student accept responsibility for his work?  Can we manage the faster pace of assignments?  Will we adjust to our new roles as we change and grow?  Listen in as Angela Oxford offers insights on the early Challenge years, sharing what is special about each Challenge, and how parents and students find their new roles together as they live and learn as a family.

Heading into Essentials for the second or third time?  You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers!  Listen in as Sarah Pederson shares practical ideas for keeping it fresh from year to year, and for learning English grammar, writing, and math facts family-style.  Essentials is meant to be repeated; join us for some encouragement on how to tackle it all again, with increasing ease and understanding.

Are you and your student preparing to join an Essentials community for the first time?  Are you wondering what to expect, why it will take three years to learn everything, and where to get more help when you need it?  Listen to this week’s Everyday Educator Podcast as guest Randa Clay talks first time Essentials families through the beauties of this program.  Be sure to listen for the “surprise lesson” Randa shares at the end!

Excited, eager, curious, hopeful…the countdown to Foundations Cycle 1 has begun!  Whether you’re brand new to Classical Conversations Foundations or a returning community member, guest Lindsey Winter will be a blessing to you.  She’ll share what to expect this year, how to extend your enjoyment at home, and ways to find wonder that will last!

Getting ready to jump into Foundations?  If you’re looking for answers, resources, encouragement, or new ideas, this episode of the Everyday Educator Podcast is for you.  Guest Sarah Pederson offers insights on how to get started, what to expect, how to extend the learning at home, and which resources will bless your whole family.