At Home with the Classical Method — How to Teach (& Learn) Geography

Oh boy, is this a weak area of mine. I've often felt lost in my own county (okay, even the mall), because I am lacking a mental map.  My husband on the other hand loves maps and is great at geography.  He easily forms mental maps of new areas.  Think those characteristics are connected? Yeah, me too.  Like my husband, we want our littles to … [Read more...]

At Home with The Classical Method – How to Teach Your Child Math

"The classical model for math emphasizes memorizing facts for speed and accuracy, and discussing numeracy, operations, and laws for understanding." (p.131, The Core) I can remember reciting addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division tables with my class from simple wall charts in my elementary school growing up. My teachers shared … [Read more...]

At Home with The Classical Method – Teaching Your Child to Write

When I first started teaching my children to write, I think I truly forgot that "Writing is very hard to do well."  I found myself so removed from learning it myself that its challenge was forgotten.  While it is hard to do well, The Core provides a simple plan to teach it well. Continuing today with the At Home with The … [Read more...]

How I Teach Music and Art Appreciation to My Children

I hear from a lot of people that teaching art and music appreciation intimidates them.  I try to explain that it really is not a big deal, because if you could see how I personally go about doing that in our home I am positive you would boldly say that it wasn't as difficult as it sounded, and you could do that too!  Really!  I just … [Read more...]

At Home with the Classical Method – Why Classical Education?

I'm making some progress in understanding classical education and supplanting the modes of traditional education in my mind.  I can tell, because I'm *starting* to be able to converse with others about classical education without looking at my notes. : ) Good, right?  I'm also beginning to form ideas of what this will look like for our family over … [Read more...]

Why The Arts Are An Integral Part of Our Curriculum

Guys, please welcome back guest blogger, Christy Lindsay.I don’t know about you, but I think most of us have our list of “important subjects” that have to get done during the day.  We have those boxes that must be checked off and then and only then, if we still have time, we will fit in the “extra stuff” like music or art or maybe some … [Read more...]

Shining Eyes

Guys, I'm super excited to introduce you to my friend and fellow CC mom, Christy Lindsay.  Christy has five lovely littles and one adoring husband.  The class she taught at our local practicum was inspiring and encouraging.  It left me wanting to think and talk about the arts even more.  More importantly, it left me in awe … [Read more...]

Teaching the Trivium – A Review

First book club selection completed! Here's my review --Teaching the Trivium: Christian Homeschooling in a Classical Style is written by Harvey and Laurie Bluedorn, "parents of five children whom they have always homeschooled."  In this book, their expressed purpose is to share with the reader what they have learned through many years of … [Read more...]

How to Homeschool Through High School

Last night I had the great opportunity to attend a CC event held in my area, entitled Homeschooling through High School with CC CEO Robert Bortins.  It was an encouragement to me on many levels.  I really appreciated the way Robert weaved scripture throughout his talk as the basis for the educational choices made by his family and for the … [Read more...]

CC at Home Book Club – Teaching The Trivium Giveaway

New Update: Since I have not heard from Kara, a new winner was randomly selected today.  I have private messaged Rhianna Garber and will be waiting to hear from her.  Congrats, Rhianna!UPDATE: Kara, entry #77 & winner, I have not yet heard from you! Please contact me ASAP! If I don't hear from Kara by midnight on Sunday, May … [Read more...]