CLASSICAL MATTERS with Crystal Joy Campbell Fri, 01 May 2026 02:42:34 -0400 https://classicalmatters.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 CLASSICAL MATTERS with Crystal Joy Campbell yes dc2c47b9-d60f-52ab-a661-798889f5aee3 Crystal episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Crystal https://storage.buzzsprout.com/r1iyck774fa3i3zbvxpruw56ktfg?.jpg CLASSICAL MATTERS with Crystal Joy Campbell Music: more than what you hear Music: more than what you hear 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.

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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.

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]]> Crystal Buzzsprout-14085850 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0600 425 1 33 full false Math: the elephant in the room Math: the elephant in the room 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.

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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.

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]]> Crystal Buzzsprout-14040616 Mon, 27 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0600 478 1 32 full false The Quadrivium in the Hands of a Child The Quadrivium in the Hands of a Child 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.

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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.

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]]> Crystal Buzzsprout-14000442 Mon, 20 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0600 366 1 31 full false The Comparison Trap The Comparison Trap 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 attention. Get the feedback you need with appropriate assessment, specifically made for the homeschool mama.

I created the perfect tool, just for the homeschool mama.  With The Homeschooler's Self-Assessment you can flourish your homeschool by starting with the most influential element- YOU!

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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 attention. Get the feedback you need with appropriate assessment, specifically made for the homeschool mama.

I created the perfect tool, just for the homeschool mama.  With The Homeschooler's Self-Assessment you can flourish your homeschool by starting with the most influential element- YOU!

The Homeschooler's Self-Assessment is exclusively offered through the Catholic Mom Bundle, on sale until Aug 4

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]]> Crystal Buzzsprout-13333042 Tue, 01 Aug 2023 15:00:00 -0600 412 1 30 full false #29 - Mimetic Wrap-Up #29 - Mimetic Wrap-Up 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, mimetic teaching is one of the two teaching tools or modes used by classical educators. This tool can really transform your lessons. I found my children actually learn better when I use the 5 stages of Mimetic teaching. Jump back to episodes 25 through 28.  It’s really worth it. They will catch you up on this whole Mimetic teaching thing.  

Now let’s jump in.

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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, mimetic teaching is one of the two teaching tools or modes used by classical educators. This tool can really transform your lessons. I found my children actually learn better when I use the 5 stages of Mimetic teaching. Jump back to episodes 25 through 28.  It’s really worth it. They will catch you up on this whole Mimetic teaching thing.  

Now let’s jump in.

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]]> Crystal Buzzsprout-12896313 Mon, 22 May 2023 10:00:00 -0600 356 1 29 full false #28 - 40% of your Mimetic Lesson is spent here #28 - 40% of your Mimetic Lesson is spent here 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 and are new to Mimetic teaching, it would be very helpful to you to pause here and go back and listen to episode 25, 26 & 27. In these episodes, we explored 3 of the five stages of a Mimetic teaching.  To re-cap we have gone over, stage 4, expression, and stage 5, application. And last week we briefly touched on stage 1 Presentation.  Today, let’s take a look closer look at the whys and whats of stage 1. 

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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 and are new to Mimetic teaching, it would be very helpful to you to pause here and go back and listen to episode 25, 26 & 27. In these episodes, we explored 3 of the five stages of a Mimetic teaching.  To re-cap we have gone over, stage 4, expression, and stage 5, application. And last week we briefly touched on stage 1 Presentation.  Today, let’s take a look closer look at the whys and whats of stage 1. 

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]]> Crystal Buzzsprout-12848559 Mon, 15 May 2023 04:00:00 -0600 480 1 28 full false #27 - Your Go-To Gal: Mimetic Teaching #27 - Your Go-To Gal: Mimetic Teaching 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 time to do some professional development. 
I’d love to host you in this summer in a live workshop on Mimetic Teaching. But I want to be sure it is something that would be of interest to you. Let me know you are interested by leaving me a comment on Facebook or reaching out to me through my website, both are lined in the show notes.  It would be so valuable to kick off the new school year in the fall with a well-stocked toolbelt on Mimetic Teaching.
And now, today, join me as we explore more tidbits to get us on our way. 

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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 time to do some professional development. 
I’d love to host you in this summer in a live workshop on Mimetic Teaching. But I want to be sure it is something that would be of interest to you. Let me know you are interested by leaving me a comment on Facebook or reaching out to me through my website, both are lined in the show notes.  It would be so valuable to kick off the new school year in the fall with a well-stocked toolbelt on Mimetic Teaching.
And now, today, join me as we explore more tidbits to get us on our way. 

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]]> Crystal Buzzsprout-12805765 Mon, 08 May 2023 07:00:00 -0600 612 1 27 full false #26 - More Mimetic #26 - More Mimetic 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.

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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.

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]]> Crystal Buzzsprout-12553496 Fri, 31 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0600 560 1 26 full false #25 - Mimetic Teaching - a powerful tool for the educator #25 - Mimetic Teaching - a powerful tool for the educator 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 

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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 

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]]> Crystal Buzzsprout-12470501 Sun, 19 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0600 403 1 25 full false #24 - The Progymnasmata #24 - The Progymnasmata 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. 

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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. 

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]]> Crystal Buzzsprout-12154441 Tue, 31 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0600 646 1 24 full false #23 - The 5 Canons #23 - The 5 Canons 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.

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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.

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]]> Crystal Buzzsprout-12105887 Mon, 23 Jan 2023 22:00:00 -0600 591 1 23 full false #22 - Rhetoric - an outpouring of love #22 - Rhetoric - an outpouring of love 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 announcements so be sure to stick around till the end to get the latest scoop.

ANNOUNCEMENTS!!!
-Conference Season is around the corner.  Join me at the
Canadian Online Homeschool Conference
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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 announcements so be sure to stick around till the end to get the latest scoop.

ANNOUNCEMENTS!!!
-Conference Season is around the corner.  Join me at the
Canadian Online Homeschool Conference
and at the
Western Canadian Catholic Homeschool Conference

DISCLAIMER: These links may contain affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something I may earn a commission, it helps to keep a coffee in my hands as I bring Classical Matters to your earbuds! Thank you in advance for your support.

-Interested in the 3 part Trivium Workshop - Honing Your Craft? Check it out HERE. Send me an email HERE for more information.

-REGISTRATION CLOSES soon for the Practicing Grammar Workshop. Secure your spot HERE.

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]]> Crystal Buzzsprout-12053047 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0600 426 1 22 full false #21 - Rhetoric - to move, delight & instruct #21 - Rhetoric - to move, delight & instruct 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. 

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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. 

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]]> Crystal Buzzsprout-12003095 Mon, 09 Jan 2023 04:00:00 -0600 556 1 21 full false #20 - Community and Room at the Inn #20 - Community and Room at the Inn 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 nurture my homeschool community?

PRACTICING THE ART OF GRAMMAR IN YOUR HOMESCHOOL workshop

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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 nurture my homeschool community?

PRACTICING THE ART OF GRAMMAR IN YOUR HOMESCHOOL workshop

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]]> Buzzsprout-11894794 Mon, 19 Dec 2022 04:00:00 -0600 701 1 20 full false #19 - The Art of Dialectic in your Homeschool #19 - The Art of Dialectic in your Homeschool 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

  1.  This is more than just a subject: Conversation and dialogue should hold a prime place in your homeschool.
  2. It is not a stage or phase: Your children are thinking and reasoning through all the years, not just in middle school- journey with them from the get go.
  3. Formal Logic- yes, this is something you need to do: A Formal Logic program will help in the refining of thinking and reasoning.
  4. Your intellectual life is important: "You are the curriculum which is being taught." Continue to pursue a life steeped in classical education, so you are a worthy model to imitate.


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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

  1.  This is more than just a subject: Conversation and dialogue should hold a prime place in your homeschool.
  2. It is not a stage or phase: Your children are thinking and reasoning through all the years, not just in middle school- journey with them from the get go.
  3. Formal Logic- yes, this is something you need to do: A Formal Logic program will help in the refining of thinking and reasoning.
  4. Your intellectual life is important: "You are the curriculum which is being taught." Continue to pursue a life steeped in classical education, so you are a worthy model to imitate.


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]]> Crystal Buzzsprout-11851645 Mon, 12 Dec 2022 04:00:00 -0600 622 1 19 full false #18 - Socratic Dialogue #18 - Socratic Dialogue 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 WORKSHOP



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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 WORKSHOP



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]]> Buzzsprout-11813789 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 04:00:00 -0600 700 1 18 full false #17 - Guest Podcast #17 - Guest Podcast Join me over at the MAKE JOY NORMAL podcase with Bonnie Landry as we discuss classical education.

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]]> Join me over at the MAKE JOY NORMAL podcase with Bonnie Landry as we discuss classical education.

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]]> Crystal Buzzsprout-11771108 Mon, 28 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0600 2751 1 17 full false #16 - A Great Conversation #16 - A Great Conversation 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.

This past weekend, I had the privilege of being highlighted on Bonnie's podcast.  This isn’t the first time we jumped into great conversation.  Our first conversation took place in Houston, Texas at a conference we both were speaking at. Who knew that these two Canadian gals had to venture our of our home country to cross paths.

Enjoy tidbits from our conversation. For the full episode, check out Episode 17 here at Classical Matters.

Don't forget to check our Bonnie's podcast MAKE JOY NORMAL.  It is a vital encouragement for the homeschool mama's heart.

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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.

This past weekend, I had the privilege of being highlighted on Bonnie's podcast.  This isn’t the first time we jumped into great conversation.  Our first conversation took place in Houston, Texas at a conference we both were speaking at. Who knew that these two Canadian gals had to venture our of our home country to cross paths.

Enjoy tidbits from our conversation. For the full episode, check out Episode 17 here at Classical Matters.

Don't forget to check our Bonnie's podcast MAKE JOY NORMAL.  It is a vital encouragement for the homeschool mama's heart.

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]]> Crystal Buzzsprout-11771042 Mon, 28 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0600 1105 1 16 full false #15 - From Logic to Dialectic #15 - From Logic to Dialectic  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, dialogue and community, and how this art is more than just using skills, systems and processes to direct the intellect.

TAKE AWAYS
From Systems to Community

  • Shifting from logic to dialectic
  • from a subject with its skills, systems and processes
  • to conversation, dialogues, and discussions
  • by partaking in community

Enter the Conversation

  • starting with "Did you know?"
  • engaging "But why?"
  • so to start ordering thinking and reasoning
  • to arrive at truth

Contemplate and Ponder
Dialectic leads us to Eucharisteo prayer by way of remembering, thinking, reasoning and humility.

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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, dialogue and community, and how this art is more than just using skills, systems and processes to direct the intellect.

TAKE AWAYS
From Systems to Community

  • Shifting from logic to dialectic
  • from a subject with its skills, systems and processes
  • to conversation, dialogues, and discussions
  • by partaking in community

Enter the Conversation

  • starting with "Did you know?"
  • engaging "But why?"
  • so to start ordering thinking and reasoning
  • to arrive at truth

Contemplate and Ponder
Dialectic leads us to Eucharisteo prayer by way of remembering, thinking, reasoning and humility.

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]]> Crystal Buzzsprout-11736412 Mon, 21 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0600 613 1 15 full false #14 - Practicing Grammar #14 - Practicing Grammar 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 go to www.crystaljoycampbell.com and click the Services drop down menu to find Workshops. These are small classes with very limited spots, so don't lose out, register today!

TAKE AWAYS
from General to Special Grammar
Build a storehouse of knowledge

  • naming + knowing
  • many good books
  • across a variety of subjects
  • practice narration

Be at home in language

  • reading aloud + choral reading
  • copywork + dictation
  • memory work + recitation
  • process + function of language

Listen / Speak / Read / Write

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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.

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TAKE AWAYS
from General to Special Grammar
Build a storehouse of knowledge

  • naming + knowing
  • many good books
  • across a variety of subjects
  • practice narration

Be at home in language

  • reading aloud + choral reading
  • copywork + dictation
  • memory work + recitation
  • process + function of language

Listen / Speak / Read / Write

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]]> Buzzsprout-11675413 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0600 815 1 14 full false #13 - Grammar as Naming & Knowing #13 - Grammar as Naming & Knowing 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. 


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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. 


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]]> Buzzsprout-11631479 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0600 629 1 13 full false #12 - Slaying the Beast of Grammar #12 - Slaying the Beast of Grammar 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 memory, giving rise to remembrance; and how by comparing, our own thinking draws us to a more full understand ourselves. 

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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 memory, giving rise to remembrance; and how by comparing, our own thinking draws us to a more full understand ourselves. 

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]]> Crystal Buzzsprout-11588305 Fri, 28 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0600 836 1 12 full false #11 - Not What to Think BUT How to Think #11 - Not What to Think BUT How to Think 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.

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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.

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]]> Crystal Buzzsprout-11530174 Wed, 19 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0600 596 1 11 full false #10 - Well, That Didn't Go As Planned #10 - Well, That Didn't Go As Planned 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 is...

Insights

  • Using our vision +  statements, look for harmony + discord

Actions

  • Stop
  • Start
  • Keep



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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 is...

Insights

  • Using our vision +  statements, look for harmony + discord

Actions

  • Stop
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]]> Crystal Buzzsprout-11469240 Mon, 10 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0600 548 1 10 full false #9 - Why Phys. Ed. Has Primacy #9 - Why Phys. Ed. Has Primacy 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.

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TAKE AWAYS from the why of Gymnastics

A bedrock of classical education

1.    PROPER USE of the body

2.    Develop DISCIPLINE

3.    Work – Reward PAYOFF

4.    Habits become CHARACTER

5.    Assists in attaining VIRTUE

Motivational Video - La Sierra PE Program 

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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 a more visual person than an auditory one? Click the link below for the key points of today’s episode.

TAKE AWAYS from the why of Gymnastics

A bedrock of classical education

1.    PROPER USE of the body

2.    Develop DISCIPLINE

3.    Work – Reward PAYOFF

4.    Habits become CHARACTER

5.    Assists in attaining VIRTUE

Motivational Video - La Sierra PE Program 

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]]> Buzzsprout-11418434 Mon, 03 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0600 603 1 9 full false #8 - The Dreaded Topic of Phys. Ed. #8 - The Dreaded Topic of Phys. Ed. 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.

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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.

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]]> Crystal Buzzsprout-11379114 Mon, 26 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0600 657 1 8 full false #7 - Why the Muses Matter #7 - Why the Muses Matter Find out 3 reasons why an Education by the Muses matter in a classical education program.

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]]> Find out 3 reasons why an Education by the Muses matter in a classical education program.

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]]> Crystal Buzzsprout-11339591 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0600 418 1 7 full false #6 - Muses and Wonder #6 - Muses and Wonder By exploring the muses, we will discover how we can step back and let them do the work of delight and wonder.

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]]> By exploring the muses, we will discover how we can step back and let them do the work of delight and wonder.

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]]> Crystal Buzzsprout-11301457 Mon, 12 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0600 564 1 6 full false #5 - 4 Essential Skills #5 - 4 Essential Skills 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.

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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.

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]]> Crystal Buzzsprout-11249268 Mon, 05 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0600 399 1 5 full false #4- Not Just Grammar, Logic & Rhetoric #4- Not Just Grammar, Logic & Rhetoric 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

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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

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]]> Crystal Buzzsprout-11216464 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0600 435 1 4 full false #3 - A Flip of a Switch #3 - A Flip of a Switch 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'.

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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'.

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]]> Crystal Buzzsprout-11175145 Mon, 22 Aug 2022 03:00:00 -0600 498 1 3 full false #2 - You Are The Curriculum #2 - You Are The Curriculum 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 Jonathan Beeson

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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 Jonathan Beeson

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]]> Buzzsprout-11174261 Mon, 22 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0600 545 1 2 full false #1 - Why This? #1 - Why This? Join the great conversation of Classical Education. Find out what CLASSICAL MATTERS is and why it is important. 

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]]> Join the great conversation of Classical Education. Find out what CLASSICAL MATTERS is and why it is important. 

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]]> Crystal Buzzsprout-11135368 Mon, 22 Aug 2022 01:00:00 -0600 332 1 1 full false About Classical Matters About Classical Matters 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 educators result in flourishing students.

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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 educators result in flourishing students.

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