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Are you a homeschool parent, a teacher or a tutor who wants to better understand Classical Education? Do you want to excel as an educator and hone your craft? Then this weekly podcast is for you! Learn how Classical Education can inspire your lessons, lead to flourishing students, and bring about positive transformation for you and those you impact. Join veteran educator Crystal Joy Campbell in CLASSICAL MATTERS for thoughts, ideas and insights to take yourself to a new level.
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Can you believe that Julie Andrew’s was more than right to sing that the hills are alive with music? Today we’re talking about music as the quadrivium sees it, we’re pushing the boundaries of our understanding and venturing into the deep. I don’t want to give it away, but it’s not just about those beautiful sounds you hear… so stick around. Email m…
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Those tears over MATH are not tears of joy? How can that be? We’re talking about that elephant in the room of most homeschools – Math- that time of day when anxiety sky-rockets and often overflows into tears. Math often leaves homeschool mamas puzzling and lamenting about what to do about this most hated subject. Stick around as we dive in and expl…
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This week explore with me how the workings of a child can inspire us to consider the Quadrivium in our classical program. Seeing the arts of mathematics, music, geometry and astronomy as a language in the natural world, a language where pattern, quantity, shape and motion give rise to wonder. Email me at crystal@classicalmattersproject.com Follow m…
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We all do it! We compare ourselves to other homeschool moms and generally it doesn't serve us well. Often it will leave us more frustrated and overwhelmed, topped with a feeling of inadequacy. But we often compare because we are in desperate need of feedback. It's helpful to better understand how we are doing, what's going well, and/ what needs att…
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Starting with episode 25, we’ve journeyed through whys, whats and how tos of the 5 stages of Mimetic Teaching. Have a listen because these episodes give us a spring board to get us on our way and set the course to hone our craft. So stick around as we wrap up this mini-series on Mimetic teaching. If you are joining us for the first time today, mime…
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40% of my lesson time should be spent doing what? Crystal Joy Campbell here. Thanks for joining me in Classical Matters. We’re talking about what we should be doing with most of our lesson time when teaching mimetically… and well I don’t want to give it away but it’s not teaching…so stick around. So if you are joining us today for the first time an…
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I'm back! I know this podcast has been on hold for a few weeks and I deeply appreciate you sticking around. We’ve been exploring the practice of Mimetic teaching. It’s the go-to gal for classical educators, and I want to give you bite size pieces of how to work it into your own homeschool… but summer is approaching and now is the most excellent tim…
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Welcome to Classical Matters, I’m Crystal Joy Campbell your host. Thank you for joining me today as we peel back another layer of Mimetic teaching. This teaching method used by classical educators can really transform your homeschool so stick around. Email me at crystal@classicalmattersproject.com Follow me at www.classicalmattersproject.com Or of …
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What if just one tool could help you improve how you teach classically? Would you want it? Today we’re starting to break open this one powerful tool that can transform not only our homeschool lessons but our teaching as well. It’s something we all should have in our tool belts. So stick around as we explore Mimetic Teaching Email me at crystal@clas…
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Give yourself a pat on the back mama, because I bet you’re already using the progymnasmata in your homeschool. Today, let’s jump into to the practical exercises of the progymnasmata. We will try to make it quick, simple and memorable so we can get back to educating our children. Email me at crystal@classicalmattersproject.com Follow me at www.class…
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The 5 canons are the how tos of Rhetoric. But not being a master of this art can make it all seem pretty complicated and overwhelming. So join me today as we attempt to make these 5 canons simple, easy and memorable so you can get on to the actual task at hand, and that is the task of educating your children. Email me at crystal@classicalmatterspro…
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Recently we’ve been talking about rhetoric. But this rhetoric thing is hard, and some days are harder than others. Marcus Cato had high ideals when he said that the rhetorician should not only be skilled in speech but also a good person. Join me today as I try to unpack just how, in the art of rhetoric, virtue is required. And I have a few exciting…
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The rhetoric out there can get quite tiresome can’t it? Who would want to invite that into our homeschools? Today, we are going to explore Rhetoric, just what it is and what it isn’t so we can be sure the rhetoric we invite into our homeschools will actually flourish the souls of our children. Email me at crystal@classicalmattersproject.com Follow …
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TAKE AWAYS Contemplation Considerations What need do I have for homeschool community? What excites me, what raises fear? How do I respond to “No room at the Inn”? Do I willingly enter the stable? What does acceptance and belonging look like in my homeschool community? Am I welcomed? Do I welcome? What can I give? What can I receive? How do I nurtur…
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In Episodes 15 From Logic to Dialect and in Episode 18 Socratic Dialogue we have been exploring the art of dialectic. In today's episode, we'll discover 4 important points to remember as you cultivate the art of dialectic in your homeschool. TAKE AWAYS This is more than just a subject: Conversation and dialogue should hold a prime place in your hom…
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Questions, Questions, Questions…which questions am I to ask? Asking good questions is vital in the pursuit of truth. So we’re taking our direction from one of the Ancients who was a master at asking questions. This is a powerful tool for the classical homeschool mama …so join me as we start down the path of Socratic Dialogue. PRACTICING GRAMMAR WOR…
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Who doesn’t love a great conversation? Today, I have a special guest who joins me in a casual conversation around classical education. You’ve likely heard of this homeschool mama before, Bonnie Landry from MAKE JOY NORMAL. She is a veteran homeschooler, a speaker, an author, and an encouraging voice in the sometimes misty woods of homeschooling. Th…
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If you are anything like me, and have never taken a logic class, how are we suppose to start to use the art of logic in our homeschools? Today, we’re talking about how conversation cultivates this somewhat mysterious art of logic. We’ll start to explore just why logic it is needed and what it looks like. We will look at thinking and reasoning, dial…
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Today we’re laying down some practical ways to actually do grammar in your homeschool. Join me as we break down the complexity of the Art of Grammar into actions that are easily implemented into any homeschool day. To hone your craft in the Art of Grammar, sign up for the live, interactive Online Workshop on practicing Grammar. For more information…
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Today, as we continue to explore the art of grammar, we will look at simplifying things by using the words "naming and knowing" . These 2 words will help busy moms approach the often overwhelming task of grammar. It is like a hook to hang our hats on, to remind us of the true nature and purpose of the art. Email me at crystal@classicalmattersprojec…
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In this episode, we will start to slay the beast of grammar. Even though our hearts cringe at the word, we’ll begin our journey of a deep dive into seeing how grammar is the beginning of language and forms thinking. We will explore how it goes beyond labelling and toward imparting meaning, identity, and participation with; how it imprints upon our …
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How do I teach not just WHAT to think but HOW to think? Today we’re talking about this very question through the lens of Classical education. We will be looking at how classical education aims at perfecting of the mind by the way of the 7 liberal arts. Email me at crystal@classicalmattersproject.com Follow me at www.classicalmattersproject.com Or o…
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Today, I’m looking at WHAT to do when our homeschool plans don’t go as expected. If you’re looking for a simple and manageable way to deal with wayward plans, then stick around. TAKE AWAYS 3 Statements Our homeschool rocks when... Our homeschool crashes + burns when... If I had all the time, money + resources, what would help me excel at my craft i…
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By diving deeper into the LEAST talked about subject in homeschooling- Physical Education- discover WHY it has a prime place in a classical program. You may think it only has to do with stewardship and proper use of the body but there is a more important reason. VIRTUE. Jump in as we explore why Gymnastics (P.E.) helps in attaining virtue. Are you …
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Today's topic is probably one of the LEAST talked about subjects in homeschooling. Join me as we explore the dreaded subject of P.E. - Physical Education. Learn how P.E., referred to as Gymnastics in Classical Education, leads us to the flourishing of the human person. Email me at crystal@classicalmattersproject.com Follow me at www.classicalmatter…
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Discover 4 skills which help the learner excel and contribute to the goal of classical education. These easy to do and simple to remember skills are foundational in my classical homeschool school, and I think they just may be transformative for yours. Email me at crystal@classicalmattersproject.com Follow me at www.classicalmattersproject.com Or of…
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What? There is more than just grammar, logic and rhetoric? Join us in exploring the model of classical education. I don't want to give it away but it just might be different than you thought it was, so stick around. Books Referenced: Beauty in the Word by Stratford Caldecott The Liberal Arts Tradition by Kevin Clark and Ravi Jain Email me at crysta…
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The difference between the leisurely schedule of summer and the more rigorous schedule of the fall can influence how we teach - but should it? Be sure to tune in to hear how our attitude and disposition toward teaching can be impacted and how best to ensure we are approaching the new school year with the heart of a Classical Educator'. Email me at …
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Educators everywhere are preparing for the school year to start. In this episode we explore what we, as classical educators, can do to be ready to teach. Inspired by Socrates, we learn more about the role of the teacher and student, and explore what it means to be the curriculum. The article referred to: "What is Classical Catholic Education?" by J…
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The place where homeschool parents, teachers and tutors are honing their craft as Classical Educators. These short but informative episodes give direction and inspiration, and equip educators with tools to cultivate themselves. Join Crystal Joy Campbell on this weekly journey of living a life steeped in Classical Education because well cultivated e…
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