We love studying Ancient History and it’s been a joy blending together our Charlotte Mason and Classical Conversations approach for the coming year. Though it is quite the struggle to find An…

Classical Conversations Cycle 1 Ideas and Prep (Foundations) | worksheets, activities, booklists, organization, links, and more!

Are you teaching Cycle One this year Classical Conversations? In CC Foundations (ages 4-12) we follow a three year cycle. In the Fall of 2024, we will be back on Cycle 1: Ancient History.

The Classical Conversations Cycle 1 page offers book lists, supplies and excursion ideas to prepare for the school year. New resources added regularly

Welcome to Classical Conversations! Don't worry about your family presentation - here's a giant list of ideas for you to share with your CC Group.

Cycle 1 Week 2 Tutor and Memory work ideas | Classical Conversations Foundations.

Classical Conversations Cycle 1 Ideas and Prep (Foundations) | worksheets, activities, booklists, organization, links, and more!

Classical Conversations Cycle 1 Week 2 tutor plan for abecederian abc class with all subjects including new grammar, art, presentations, science, and review game. Also included is my weekly parent email. CC Cycle 1 W 2

Classical Conversations Cycle 1 Week 1 tutor plan for abecederian abc class with all subjects including new grammar, art, presentations, science, and review game. Also included is my weekly parent email. CC Cycle 1 W 1

Foundations Just the Bare Necessities for Classical Conversations Foundations What's On My Bookshelf: Foundations Cycle 1 Resources What's On My Bookshelf: Foundations Cycle 2 Resources Top 3 Games to Play with Memory Work Flashcards Lead Learner of Great Artists The Power of Integration: Using a Topic Wheel to Study Music Essentials Gearing Up for Essentials…

Are you teaching Cycle One this year Classical Conversations? In CC Foundations (ages 4-12) we follow a three year cycle. In the Fall of 2024, we will be back on Cycle 1: Ancient History.

I have had a lot of great responses asking about notebooking, cycle 1. I am so very very excited about this year! And to answer the big qu...

I have seen so many great ideas for review games out there. I thought I would compile a list of my favorites to have as a resource. I figure if I could come up with 6 great games that work, I only have to use the same game 4 times in a year! 1. Zap! - This is my favorite game so far simply because the smartest group doesn't always win. It's kind of like Jeopardy, but with a curve ball - if you get the "Zapped" card, you lose all your points! Thanks for sharing, Mathtastrophe! Game instructions and printable here. Another take on this game is Bazinga by Simplifying Radicals. 2. Nerf Gun - Love this idea! Draw a bullseye on the board. Divide the kids into teams. Ask a team a review question. If they get the answer correct, they get to shoot at the board to see how many points they earn. So fun! 3. Jenga - I really like how Living Out His Love blog does this one. She writes with a sharpie marker directly onto the Jenga piece. And, she write a subject and week on both sides of each piece. Though, if done this way, it seems like you could only do this at the end of the semester (because if you have Sciene, week 7 written in sharpie and you're only at week 3, that wouldn't work!). Another idea is to tape the subject and week with clear packing tape and then re-do it as your progress along in the year. 4. Power Tower - Similar to Jenga, but with paper cups. Write the question on the cup. If the class answers correctly, they get to stack the cups. If the tower falls, they have to start over. via Mrs. Lewis' Learning Library 5. Mr Potato Head - For every question the class gets correct, they get to add a body part to Mr. Potato. I also like the idea on 2nd Grade Rocks! blog. She uses it as a behavior incentive. Every time the class has good behavior, they get to add a body part. When Mr. Potato is completely put together, they get to have an ice cream party! 6. Snowball Fight - Love this idea for Texas as this may be the only snow the children ever see. Write the review questions on a piece of paper. Divide the kids into 2 teams. If the kids get it correct, they get to crumble it up into a ball. After all the questions have been answered, they get to have a snowball fight using the paper balls! 7. Chair Tic-Tac-Toe - Put nine chairs in 3 rows of 3 to make a square. Divide the class into 2 teams. Ask a team a question. If they get it correctly, one of their players gets to sit in one of the chairs. The first team to have 3 players sitting in a row wins. 8. Memory Mogul - Awesome (and free!) printable game from Sola Gratia Mom blog. This one seems like it could take some time printing out the cards and possibly creating a game board. But, the game board and cards could last all year. Click here for instructions and printables. 9. Stinky Feet - My 7 year old son would love this one. Very simple with little prep time. Idea and instructions can be found here at Teaching in the Fast Lane blog. 10. Classroom Board Game - This game may require a little adapting, but it looks like fun. Turn the classroom into a life size game board. Great ideas for how to do this game here at Blessings for Bible School Teachers.

Books that match up great with cycle 1 Classical Conversations

This Cycle 1 Video and Reading Match Up is perfect to use alongside your Classical Conversations curriculum. New things to use every week!

This will mark the ending of our very first year of Classical Conversations. Joshua's class will be reciting the Preamble, Caleb's class will

{Blank sheet} {Fill-in-the-blank sheet} (Here is the same spiel from last week, in case you came right to this post from elsewhere. :) . . . . . I'm putting together review sheets to help my girls with their memory work for Classical Conversations. I put these in page protectors and let them go at it with a dry erase marker. I use them with both girls (2nd/4th) and they are written on every day. (The page protector helps me on my paper usage.) I will have them look up the information and copy it in on the "help" sheet the first couple of days. The two days before CC, I give them the blank one and they fill it in. This lets me know if there is anything we need to work on before proofing. If you want a copy, you should just be able to click and save??? Let me know if there are problems. Hope this helps you too! Oh...the answers are in your foundations guide! ;) (Don't want to mess with copy write issues!)

This list of Who Was books is tailored specifically to compliment subjects covered in Cycle 1 of the Classical Conversations homeschool curriculum. Parents and tutors may reference and share. Enjoy!

CC Cycle 1 Picture Book Lists

Share Wildflower Ramblings!Recommended Books for Classical Conversations Cycle 1 from PaperPie Here is a Google Doc with these books! Geography: Geography Encyclopedia with Complete World Atlas: This newly updated book will introduce you to the whole field of geography, from rocks and their formation, the Solar System, weather and climates, and oceans, to human settlements,...

Tutor Ideas for Cycle 1 Week 1 of Classical Conversations including songs, hand motions and activities to help children learn the memory work

Brain Pop Jr. is a hit at our house. As part of my planning for next year, Cycle 1 of Classical Conversations, I combed through each week

CC kiddos enjoy a change from the mundane memorization of their LATIN memory work with this domino set! 2 Sets are included: Cycle 3 Weeks 1-4 and 5-8. CLICK HERE for additional review materials for Classical Conversations. You'll especially want to check out our paperless, self-grading online interactive review cards! **NOTE TO BUYER: We are independent teacher-authors and are in no way associated with Classical Conversations. This is not an official resource from Classical Conversations** TERMS OF USE Permission is granted specifically for student or teacher use only by the original purchaser or licensee. Sharing the product link for any other use is strictly prohibited. Copying the product link and placing it on the Internet (even a classroom website or personal blog) is strictly prohibited. Doing so makes it possible for an Internet search to make the product available on the Internet, free of charge, and is a direct violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DCMA). ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ We value your input on this product so please leave us a comment / rating! Remember you can earn credits by leaving feedback ♦TpT Credits As a follower you will be alerted as soon as Teachers R Us lists a new product or a freebie. During the first 24 hours, we often price our products at a 50% off discount. To follow, look under where our logo is located and click on “follow me”. Thank you! Have questions regarding this product? Shoot me an email at [email protected]! ♥Check out our blog ♥ ♥Follow us on Pinterest ♥ ♥Follow us on Instagram @teachersrushomeschool ♥ ♥Follow us on Facebook ♥

Week 12 History Sentence: Tell Me About the Muslim Empire HISTORY SENTENCE 1. Print memory work slide (see file). 2. Practice song with hand motions (see file). 3. Parent reviews “history highlights” (see file) for background. 4. Glance through “Muslim Empire Activities (see file) for activities your children would find interesting; note especially the activity with food coloring-in-water and the ability to connect it with the geography map, below. Hand Motions W12: Tell me about the Muslim Empire Muslim use two hands to make a dome over your head (like a mosque) Muhammad sign language “M” worshipped bow down Ottoman sign language “O” expanded hands together, palms touching. Spread out as in expanding weakness make your whole body wither as if growing weak westernization make sign language “w” with both hands. “Do the twist” with hands holding out “w”s in time to the music Week 12 Geography: Muslim Empire GEOGRAPHY 1. Print geography slide (see file). 2. Use graphic in following link (http://jfortunato.weebly.com/whi8-study-resources.html) with above-mentioned activity in history. (Coloring in water, spread of Islam.) Week 12 Math: Teaspoons and Tablespoons MATH 1. Post visual teaspoon/tablespoon chart (see file). 2. Consider this song: “Totally 3rd grade” liquid conversion song, http://www.totally3rdgrade.com/lemonade_stand.html 3. Have fun playing with actual conversions (tablespoons, teaspoons, etc.) Name _____________________________ Date ___________________ Prepositions:Weeks 7-12 W A A T D U N D E R S U D S I A 
R M E W Q I G R K C I I L E T E 
J E I I H J N O N T O N I B K S 
O S N T J X L E U E O A K S B E 
N L I F S K F O N C G W E R R H 
N W P N E A H O D O F F A I M N 
T U A K S G O P E Q P E M R R Q 
G O S R U I O N R H N T T P D T 
I N T O P T D V N S G D S D F G 
Y I R U O H Q E E A H W I S O A 
P H R T N R E G A R D I N G T L 
T O E S Z O Z I T L E T C E I T 
A Y E I P U F T H L T H E T M G 
E R I D U G E A L Z V O N B A W 
D J B E O H H P E T E U S N I T 
S Y Y E L E I R T A L T T R A U 
 Find the following hidden PREPOSITIONS: Week 7: in, inside, into, like, near, Week 8: of, off, on, onto, out, Week 9: outside, over, past, regarding, since, Week 10:through, throughout, to, toward, Week 11: under, underneath, until, up, upon, Week 12: with, within, without, SCIENCE/PROJECT 1. Post science memory work (see file) as well as plant diagram/photosynthesis slide (see file). 2. Consider adding hand motions (see file). 3. Parent reviews “science snippets” info (see file). 4. Read chapter containing info about photosynthesis (see file) by http://eequalsmcq.com/ClassicScienceLife.htm, mostly to be able to do fun activity related to photosynthesis (see file). 5. Read “classifying animals/plants” files—two for the student, two for the parent (see file). Week 12 – What are the plant systems? Hand motions: Photosynthesis – hands reaching toward sun and pulling it in Respiration – hands by your lungs squeezing/kneading motion Transpiration – hands pushing down and out toward feet

Are you tired of the tin whistle? You are not alone! This adaptation was created in order to use the Classical Conversations Foundations Fall music portion (Cycle 1, Weeks 7-12) using a piano/keyboard instead of the tin whistle. This curriculum was written to be used as a supplementary aid for Classical Conversations families . This product parallels the Foundations curriculum but adapts the musical theory portion for the piano rather than the tin whistle. CC families and communities using this material should follow and teach the Foundations curriculum as written but adapt the for the use of a different instrument. **Please note that this adaptation changes the cycle song to the key of C for easy keyboard use. If you would like to use this material in the same key as a tin whistle, please see this same material marked for the key of D!** About Homemaking Music Mom (Me!): I am very excited to be able to share what I love and have experienced. I am currently a stay-at-home-mom (hence the name), and I adore it. I have 10+ years experience teaching music and a Masters degree in Music Education. This material is actually a product created through my final masters thesis where I analyzed CC's wonderful curriculum with other homeschooling materials. This material is just the beginning of what I have been working on, so keep your eyes open for more that I am looking to release!

Let's celebrate! Whether it's the first day of school or the last, these cute pennant flags will be the perfect prop for your keepsake photos. Choose from three sets (each with first and last day options) to fit your needs! Available formats: Traditional: Preschool-12th Grade, Homeschool Classical Conversations (CC): Cycle 1-4, Foundations, Essentials, Challenge Charlotte Mason Forms (CMForms): Form 1-6 ::: I N S T A N T ♥ D O W N L O A D ::: **This is a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD. No physical items will be mailed to you.** After purchase you will receive an email receipt  with a link to download your purchase.  You will receive a PDF file for printing on regular 8.5”x11” paper. I recommend printing on heavy card stock.  ::: S H O W ♥ O F F ::: I’d love to see you and your little ones enjoying your new learning activity! Be sure to tag me @arrowsandapplesauce and use #applesaucemama. ::: T H E ♥ L E G A L ♥ S T U F F ::: This printable is intended for personal use only. Not for resale. You may not copy, alter, or share these digital files. Thank you! See my shop policies for more info.

The Classical Conversations Cycle 1 page offers book lists, supplies and excursion ideas to prepare for the school year. New resources added regularly

I have seen so many great ideas for review games out there. I thought I would compile a list of my favorites to have as a resource. I figure if I could come up with 6 great games that work, I only have to use the same game 4 times in a year! 1. Zap! - This is my favorite game so far simply because the smartest group doesn't always win. It's kind of like Jeopardy, but with a curve ball - if you get the "Zapped" card, you lose all your points! Thanks for sharing, Mathtastrophe! Game instructions and printable here. Another take on this game is Bazinga by Simplifying Radicals. 2. Nerf Gun - Love this idea! Draw a bullseye on the board. Divide the kids into teams. Ask a team a review question. If they get the answer correct, they get to shoot at the board to see how many points they earn. So fun! 3. Jenga - I really like how Living Out His Love blog does this one. She writes with a sharpie marker directly onto the Jenga piece. And, she write a subject and week on both sides of each piece. Though, if done this way, it seems like you could only do this at the end of the semester (because if you have Sciene, week 7 written in sharpie and you're only at week 3, that wouldn't work!). Another idea is to tape the subject and week with clear packing tape and then re-do it as your progress along in the year. 4. Power Tower - Similar to Jenga, but with paper cups. Write the question on the cup. If the class answers correctly, they get to stack the cups. If the tower falls, they have to start over. via Mrs. Lewis' Learning Library 5. Mr Potato Head - For every question the class gets correct, they get to add a body part to Mr. Potato. I also like the idea on 2nd Grade Rocks! blog. She uses it as a behavior incentive. Every time the class has good behavior, they get to add a body part. When Mr. Potato is completely put together, they get to have an ice cream party! 6. Snowball Fight - Love this idea for Texas as this may be the only snow the children ever see. Write the review questions on a piece of paper. Divide the kids into 2 teams. If the kids get it correct, they get to crumble it up into a ball. After all the questions have been answered, they get to have a snowball fight using the paper balls! 7. Chair Tic-Tac-Toe - Put nine chairs in 3 rows of 3 to make a square. Divide the class into 2 teams. Ask a team a question. If they get it correctly, one of their players gets to sit in one of the chairs. The first team to have 3 players sitting in a row wins. 8. Memory Mogul - Awesome (and free!) printable game from Sola Gratia Mom blog. This one seems like it could take some time printing out the cards and possibly creating a game board. But, the game board and cards could last all year. Click here for instructions and printables. 9. Stinky Feet - My 7 year old son would love this one. Very simple with little prep time. Idea and instructions can be found here at Teaching in the Fast Lane blog. 10. Classroom Board Game - This game may require a little adapting, but it looks like fun. Turn the classroom into a life size game board. Great ideas for how to do this game here at Blessings for Bible School Teachers.

I can't believe I am even blogging about the last week of the third quarter already! This year has seriously flown by! We did some fun st...

A list of our family's favorite Classical Conversations CC Cycle 1 books. Family read aloud selections organized by history topic with descriptions.

Have you ever read through the weekly History sentences and wish you have some additional information to use with your kiddos? These sheets will help! I have created a cycle 1 complement to the 5th edition Classical Conversations Foundations Guide. You can simply print these out and use them for a "deeper dive" into the History section of the guide. Note: You will need a purchased Foundations Guide in order to utilize these sheets as the sentences are blocked out and you will need to guide to help you fill them in! (Also another idea for kids to practice learning them!) Please see the example page to understand more about what is included) All 24 weeks are in this one set. Thank you for your purchase!!! P.S. I have scoured each sheet but if you see something that needs corrected, please let me know!! <3

The Latin 5th Declension Packet is ready! You can download it here: Latin Fifth Declension Packet Also, if you’ve missed my past posts with the other 4 declension packets, here they are: Firs…

CC Classical Conversations Cycle 1 resources for every subject and every week in CC Cycle 1: Science, Timeline, History, Geography, Math, and more!

NEW LOOK with edits and a fresh design in summer 2024! All the same beautiful drawing but even more engaging and easy to use. Pretty much took all your amazing suggestions and made those changes. Color and write ALL OF CYCLE ONE MEMORY WORK with these beautiful 5th edition coloring pages. These coloring pages are excellent resources to supplement (CC) Classical Memory Work. ****PLEASE DO NOT CHECK OUT AS A GUEST! ETSY PROTECTS THE DIGITAL DOWNLOAD SO WELL IT'S DIFFICULT FOR YOU TO RETRIEVE YOUR FILES INSTANTLY. CHECKING OUT USING AN ACCOUNT ALLOWS YOU INSTANT DOWNLOAD AND SAVES THE FILES IN CASE YOU NEED THEM IN THE FUTURE.**** Color and write ALL OF CYCLE 1 MEMORY WORK with these beautiful 5th edition coloring pages. These coloring pages are excellent resources to supplement (CC) Classical Memory Work. DOWNLOAD INSTANTLY............................................................ This is a digital download file to print for personal use. COMPLETE PACKS INCLUDE...................................................... Total of 5 pages of coloring for each of the 24 weeks of memory work, 124 pages in total. Write and color the TIMELINE Write ENGLISH Write and color LATIN Color and trace GEOGRAPHY Color HISTORY Color SCIENCE Color MATH HOW IT WORKS........................................................................... You will receive a high-resolution PDF file with all the beautiful images INSTANTLY! Purchase, wait for the email from Etsy, download, print, and start coloring! Print, color and ENJOY! This is a digital item for INSTANT download! Please use as much as possible, print, and enjoy - however this is only for personal and classroom use. Do not share the digital files or sell. DETAILS........................................................................................ The files are 124 pages and too large for Etsy. So, I broke each Complete Pack into 3 PDF's. When downloading and printing make sure to get both files 1 of 3.pdf 2 of 3 and 3 of 3.pdf. As mentioned above there is the "Complete Pack" with all the images as designed. PRINTING...................................................................................... Print black and white, double-sided. Print 1 of 3, 2 of 3, and then 3 of 3. I suggest printing with a laser printer at home for the highest quality and most economical price. Then 3 hole punch and put it in a binder or have it coil bound. It is truly an honor to share what was an educational doodle, turned passion with you. I am overwhelmed to know how many people these coloring pages bless. I hope they bring joy, wonder, curiosity, and depth to your child's education. Hey, maybe even yours. You better believe I have a copy for myself. Blessings! Amy BY PURCHASING AND DOWNLOADING THIS ITEM YOU AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE TERMS LISTED BELOW. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION All images, designs, and listing text © 2021 Amy Snider Design. All designs are the property of Amy Snider Design and are for personal use only. Do not distribute these digital files or the printed documents for commercial use or share with a third party. You do not have permission to take any portions of this artwork and add to other creations and distribute or sell. Thank you for honoring these Copyright rules. AMY SNIDER DESIGN IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH OTHER CLASSICAL CURRICULUM These coloring pages are intended to compliment and expand upon the factual general knowledge material presented in classical memory work guides and is not approved or endorsed by any classical education organization. To find the approved supplemental materials refer to your classical education website.

Here is the breakdown of what we did for Classical Conversations Cycle 3 Week 2. I'm personally loving the material and extra sources for supplementing our curriculum!

In an earlier post, I went over a list of memory review games that I am planning on using this year with my Foundations class. (CLICK HERE if you would like to read that post.) In this post, I am s…

In the Collaborative Model, struggling students are never left out or left behind.

I’m excited for our FOURTH year of Classical Conversations! Since this is our fourth year, this means this will be our first year REPEATING a cycle that we’ve done previously! I’m…