Classical Conversations Foundations {REVIEW} | What is CC, how does it work, what to expect + MORE!

[@lidiasandoval8167]

We started CC this year. I really liked the idea of a classical conversation even though I didn't know much about it. Thank you for making this video it has helped me understand it a lot more

[@MyChocolateMoments]

@@lidiasandoval8167 you’re welcome!

[@withlesego]

This is by far the best explanation and summary of what is CC. Thank you so much.

[@MyChocolateMoments]

You're welcome!

[@sahrinawilliams7440]

You're the only one that explains this in a way I understand 100%. Thank you so much!

[@MyChocolateMoments]

You’re welcome!

[@ElisaBell84]

Thank you so much for the overview, specific details on how you do it, and your thoughts. I am looking forward to our first year in CC community :)

[@MyChocolateMoments]

You’re welcome! I hope you have a great first year!

[@fortheloveofteaching9514]

Thank you! We are starting CC this year. My son is doing great with Latin so far. He's going into 8th and my youngest is going into 4th. We can't wait! Our first semester starts in two weeks. This video was super helpful.

[@MyChocolateMoments]

I’m glad it was helpful! Have a great first year of CC!

[@acj0003]

Thank you for taking the time to provide this content. It is definitely helpful for us to understand what to expect when considering CC.

[@MyChocolateMoments]

You’re welcome!

[@Mariellen_]

Love your videos. Can’t wait to see you prep and resources for cycle 1 for next year.

[@lupeortiz8196]

Thanks for Sharing.. Im doing my research for our 17 year old, HS Senior. This was my first stop. I appreciate your thoughts and knowledge..

[@margiedenavarre7919]

Only 135 likes? You've got to be kidding--this was GREAT! Thank you for posting. Excited to start CC in the Fall--woo hoo!

[@MyChocolateMoments]

I’m so glad you liked it!

[@sarahm.4115]

This is the most helpful video I’ve watched in a while! Thank you for being direct and giving us what we want to know :)

[@MyChocolateMoments]

I’m so glad it was helpful!

[@lindarodriguez150]

Thanks for this video, I’m starting CC with my 8 year old soon and all the information you shared was very helpful. I found a CC community and I’m very exited to be doing this along a homeschool community 😊.

[@MyChocolateMoments]

You’re welcome! You guys are going to love it!

[@katiebrooks8261]

Other then having heard of CC, I knew almost nothing about it. This was so interesting. Thank you!

[@MyChocolateMoments]

You're welcome!

[@caitlincunningham8354]

Hi there! I am so glad I found you! I just found a CC group near me and have no idea about Essentials (which I will be tutoring because my daughter needs me to or there would be no Essentials class in our area) but I NEED the community for my 4 children. The last 2 years have been really tough on them. I want to be able to give them an education and I am so thankful for the director in our area who made the decision to direct so there would be a group here.

[@MyChocolateMoments]

I’m glad you found a community near you! I hope you have a great year!

[@heiditwohig4349]

I can relate! We have 3 in elementary ages. This is our first year and only on week 3 and really thriving! God has surely blessed CC!

[@leanneg4040]

This is an excellent video! Thank you. I'm considering joining my local CC here in the UK. Been mulling over Memoria Press and CC for months and months, over a year now. This really cleared up some questions I've been wanting to ask 😊

[@MyChocolateMoments]

I’m so glad it was helpful!

[@kelseyscott-miller8141]

This is GOLDEN! Thank you! Leaning this way with our family!

[@mainstreetwithmargy]

Can you please start prepping for Cycle 1 and tell us what you do so I can copy you? 🤣

[@MyChocolateMoments]

If there was more Cycle 1 stuff on CC connected already I would 100% be doing my prep right now! Last year most stuff wasn’t posted until July unfortunately 😞 But once it is I’ll definitely do a video and you can copy away! 😉

[@mainstreetwithmargy]

Well even knowing that is super helpful! Thanks for sharing your experiences and prep!

[@emily5376]

ALL of this!!! HAHA :)

[@casiesachse]

This was so helpful and exactly the information I was looking for. Thank you so much!

[@MyChocolateMoments]

You’re welcome!

[@lanaslantern5969]

I just have to say, I didn't learn any of this is public scool! I am so intrigued for my kids to learn this way systematically. We are Canadian, so want to tailor it to Canadian History

[@shannonedgar6781]

THANK YOU! Wow this was helpful! We are thinking about joining CC

[@MyChocolateMoments]

You’re welcome! I’m so glad this was helpful!

[@Random_Person-XD]

Excellent video! I will check out your other CC videos and blog. Thanks so much.

[@MyChocolateMoments]

You’re welcome!

[@HollyMaeR]

Thank you! Bless you for giving!

[@nissi0507Z]

Thanks for sharing this! So helpful☺️ Blessings! Kristina

[@MyChocolateMoments]

You’re welcome!

[@melissacurled]

That was helpful- thank you!

[@MyChocolateMoments]

You’re welcome!

[@jessiemadanat5455]

This was super helpful thank you.

[@MyChocolateMoments]

You’re welcome!

[@dianachubenko1484]

Thank you for such a great video!

[@MyChocolateMoments]

You’re welcome!

[@LisaCascio-Lott]

I have a question. Do you feel CC is the best program to begin with if my child is going into 6th grade and has been in public school until now? I visited our local CC and although my child has been an A student throughout school, the background in science and history the other students had was overwhelming.

[@MyChocolateMoments]

@@LisaCascio-Lott I would never want to say CC is the “best” program because every child and every family are different so it’s not one size fits all. That being said, tons of kids start CC in middle school and do great with it so if you’re leaning toward CC I say go for it, he will likely do great! When CC was originally designed it was for high school only - they later created the Foundations program to prepare students for Challenge (7th-12th grade) but you can absolutely jump in having not done Foundations and that’s fine.

[@rachelrobertson8065]

Thank you so much for doing this!! I have had so many questions! We would like to do the program but will not be able to be a part of a community unfortunately. What cycle in Foundations will be starting at this upcoming school year(2021-2022)? Thank you so much for your help and information!!❤

[@MyChocolateMoments]

You're welcome! We'll be doing Cycle 1 this coming school year.

[@marti-se7vu]

Thank you so much!

[@MyChocolateMoments]

You’re welcome!

[@debbies9838]

My son struggles with attention. He is 10 years old. I didn't believe having him in a special education classroom like his school say. I wonder in cc will be good for us. I know he can struggle with math and reading(dyslexia) so I need I would need to get support material for that too.

[@MyChocolateMoments]

You should find a community nearby and go visit! It might be a great fit for your son!

[@jennythomas3985]

How much a day do you do homeschooling on your non community days for Foundations?

[@MyChocolateMoments]

Just CC specific? Or everything in general? If you're just asking about CC: we spend about 10 minutes listening to the memory work. When my kids were younger they did 1-2 simple worksheets that went along with the memory work, and that was it. Now that they're older we spend some time watching some related videos or reading a chapter from Story of the World or I have them do some hands on items...but to answer you question, maybe 30 minutes a day, max on Foundations related things at home? For everything in general, when they were younger we spent less than 20 hours, my oldest is in CC Essentials now and I have 3 to homeschool so school takes us 3-4 hours.

[@lorilayne3527]

Very helpful!

[@MyChocolateMoments]

I’m glad!

[@rmeester9366]

What about learning to read? Do you need a separate reading program? And what about a math program?

[@MyChocolateMoments]

Yes, you’ll need to add a language arts and a math curriculum to CC.

[@libbymcculley6084]

So helpful tysm!

[@MyChocolateMoments]

You’re welcome!

[@libbymcculley6084]

Do y’all add any LA now?

[@MyChocolateMoments]

@@libbymcculley6084 yes, we use Logic of English

[@brendahowell5946]

Thanks. How does your kids stay on track if there not doing any other curriculum. I’m starting this year and way over confused

[@MyChocolateMoments]

We do use other curriculum - a separate math and language arts curriculum is needed in addition to CC and then we also sometimes choose to add other things like history.

[@brendahowell5946]

Thanks this has helped so much

[@trisha4given]

❤

[@markholder4944]

Does it cover bible memory ?

[@MyChocolateMoments]

CC has provided Bible memory work for those who want it. It’s not included in the Foundations Guide but it’s a free download on the CC website.

[@markholder4944]

@@MyChocolateMoments thank you

[@CP-kj5og]

Is there any grade or a proof that my kid done the curriculum? I'm interested and in the same time I concern it's not challenging enough for my son. What I like is my son will meet up with other kid.

[@MyChocolateMoments]

The curriculum is a framework so as the parent you can add more work to it if you think it isn't challenging enough. The proof would be whatever documentation you keep for your states' guidelines as far as what is required.