A Well Trained Mind
An overview of the philosophy of classical education and the ways in which home schoolers can pursue classical learning at home. Covers the distinctives of classical education, the benefits to the student, the three stages of classical learning (grades 1-4, 5- 8, and 9-12), the subjects taught in each stage, and the overall goals of classical education. Also discusses the place of delight-led learning, and offers ways in which every home schooler can borrow from the classical tradition.
The Well-Trained Mind: Academic Excellence through Classical Education, Grades K-4
A practical, specific workshop covering the how-to’s of classical education for grades K-4. A place of memorization in the early years; formation for good reading and writing; using narration; placing history at the core of the curriculum; relating literature to history; introducing Latin early; mastering the facts of mathematics; the place of science in the classical curriculum. Includes recommendations of curricula and books.
The Well Trained Mind: Academic Excellence through Classical Education, Grades 5-8
A practical, specific workshop covering the how-tos of classical education for grades 5-8. Introducing critical thinking and logic for middle-school students, the chronological study of history as the center of the curriculum; relating literature to history; developing skills in outlining and in critical essay writing; foreign language study; moving into more abstract mathematics; experiment-based science for homeschoolers. Includes recommendations of curricula and books.
The Well Trained Mind: Academic Excellence through Classical Education, Grades 9-12
A practical, specific workshop covering the how-tos of classical education for grades 9- 12. Using the Great Books as a combined history and literature course; how to teach the classics at home (for intimidated parents!); the study of rhetoric (written and spoken expression); advanced writing and mathematics for home schoolers; how to do high school science at home; foreign language study. Also covers use of tutors, online tutorials, and other resources; preparing the high school transcript; preparing for college admissions; and completing junior and senior "honors projects." Includes recommendations of curricula and books.
A Plan for Teaching Writing, Grades K-12
An overall plan for producing good writers at home. This workshop explains how to guide your student through a simple progression (copying, dictation, narration, summarizing, outlining, short critical essays, long critical essays, research paper) that will develop both writing and thinking skills in a systematic, stepwise manner. Includes suggestions on how to use these writing and thinking skills in every area of the curriculum as well as evaluations of specific writing programs and recommendations.
How to Read a Book
Offers specific training in the three levels of reading, explaining how they are applied in different genres and how they lead to the development of skills in literary criticism. For high school students and parents.
Educating Our Own Minds: How to Educate Our Own Minds As We Teach Ourselves
Educating our children involves educating ourselves. And that means gaining confidence in our own intellectual abilities—rather than relying solely on experts. Come discover a plan for self-education in the classical tradition, including scheduling for busy adults; setting up a reading plan that involves understanding, anlyzing, and discussing literature; and mastering the skills needed for reading classic fiction and nonfiction.
Homeschooling the Second Time Around
Susan Wise Bauer was educated at home for almost all of her elementary and secondary school years, went on to college and graduate school, and now teaches at the university level and home schools her own four children (her oldest has now graduated from high school and will be attending college in the fall). As she looks back over her own twelve years of home education, she picks out those elements which were most valuable to her in her adult life, which techniques and programs she has chosen to reproduce with her own children–and which aspects of her own education were mistakes!
Writing Well: A Plan for Grades 1-12
An overall plan for producing good writers at home. This workshop explains how to guide your student through a simple progression (copying, dictation, narration, summarizing, outlining, short critical essays, long critical essays, research paper) that will develop both writing and thinking skills in a systematic, stepwise manner. Includes suggestions on how to use these writing and thinking skills in every area of the curriculum. Recommended for those teaching all K-6 students, as well as for those teaching older students who are reluctant writers.
Teaching Students to Work Independently
A plan for helping middle and high school (logic and rhetoric-stage) students move towards independent learning. Offers step-by-step guidance for parents and students as well as troubleshooting. Students in grades 7-12 are encouraged to attend
The Joy of a Classical Education
Homeschooling the Real (Distractable, Impatient, Argumentative,Unent husiastic, Non-bookloving, Inattentive, Poky, Vague) Child
What is Literary Analysis: When, Why and How Should I Teach It.
Educating Our own Minds: How to teach Ourselves as We Teach Our Kids
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