Timeline Song: Hand Motions and Support Videos

The Timeline Song refers to the Foundations Program new grammar memory work strand where students memorize key events in our world's history. Classical Conversations provides an official Timeline Song for students to help with memorization. Students are welcome to memorize the Timeline Song or simply memorize the events in order without singing.

For a limited time you can purchase Cycle 1 Foundations Audio CDs here. (These items will no longer be restocked.) Or if you prefer to buy a digital copy of Cycle 3 Timeline Song and More Album, you can buy it here.

Is memorization of the Timeline Song hand motions required?

Although the hand motions are labeled as an official CC resource, they were created by parents, are not required, and should not be considered the only correct option.

They are provided as an example and do not use official sign language. Tutors and parents are encouraged to modify the motions to fit the unique needs of their students at home or during community day. 

Classical Conversations strives to strike a balance between establishing guidelines to help ensure quality standards across all CC communities and avoiding being overly prescriptive with rules and standards.

Where can I find help with the Timeline Song hand motions?

Timeline hand motions videos are located on CC Connected.  The video is just one of many resources available to families and communities to aid in learning and reinforcing the Foundations memory work. 

The timeline hand motions video is located on CC Connected: Foundations Learning Center > Timeline Videos.

You must either be a Foundations Tutor or have Foundations enrollments on your CC Connected account in order to access these videos.