Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Classical Christian Homeschooling: A Reminder to Self

So convinced am I, that the public school system is not where my children belong, that I am willing to educated them at work in the midst of chaos much of the time. What I sometimes forget is why I prefer classical education over the traditional form set firmly in my mind by my own public school experience. However, it doesn't take much to remind myself. Lately, I have been doing just that. Rereading some books, reading new ones and discovering fresh information. I have decided I need compile a list. So here it is, my list of information on why I have decided to pursue a classical education for my own children. If you are interested in classical homeschooling or even if you are not, or if you just need to be reminded, I would encourage you to look into these resources.

Books (Read and To Read)






Essays and other Short Reads

What is Classical Education? by Susan Wise Bower
An Introduction to Classical Education by Christopher A. Perrin
The Lost Tools of Learning by Dorothy Sayers
Videos



This is a video I recently viewed. It is five hours plus! However, it is full of information and a definite defense of homeschooling, but they also encourage trivium learning.

Websites:




The Well Trained Mind-Getting Started

I am sure I have merely skimmed the surface of available resources and I feel as though I must be missing something that I have seen or read in the past, but I do know that just a few of these resources was enough to convince my husband that following a classical style of homeschooling would be the best choice for us. I will probably add to this post in the future mainly to have everything in one place for easy reference. If you have additional information that you would like to share, please do...I would love to hear from you!

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  1. RachelTJune 23, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    This is great information for beginning Classical educators or anyone who wants to find more information on it. I loved reading "The Core". Thanks for sharing! I am just stopping by from Trivium Tuesdays.

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    1. Dusti RaeJune 24, 2013 at 3:40 PM

      Thank You Rachel! And thank you for your suggestion and stopping by. I have heard of "The Core" and I am so glad that you reminded me of it. I did add it to the list. It is definitely one I woud like to check out. Currently I am trying to get through "The Well Trained Mind" in less than a month. I used our small town Library's Inter-Library Loan Service and they gave me until July 12th! Ha!

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  2. Amy MazeJune 24, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    Great compilation of resources! I've loved classical education for a while now, but sadly hadn't ready any of those books until recently when I just started The Well Trained Mind. Have you seen the book club I have going on at Living and Learning at Home for discussion it? I'd love for you to come and share your thoughts, even if you're not reading it at this moment. The Classical Christian Homeschooling website is what really got me started loving classical education. Thanks for linking up to Trivium Tuesdays!

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    1. Dusti RaeJune 25, 2013 at 6:23 AM

      Thank you Amy! I have seen your book club. I am actually reading "The Well Trained Mind" right now. Though I am trying to get through it in a short period of time, so it may be more of a preview of sorts to see if it is worth talking my husband into buying me another book! ;) I have enjoyed your posts on it and, though I have been aware of the book for a while, your posts are probably what pushed me to look into the book!

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  3. My Teacher's Name is MamaJune 25, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    Wow! Great list!! I've got some reading to do!

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    1. Dusti RaeJune 25, 2013 at 6:25 AM

      Thank you Jessica! So do I! ;) I really enjoyed the short essays. They weren't quite so daunting!

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  4. Annie KateJune 25, 2013 at 6:12 AM

    I love the philosophy of Trivium Pursuit, but the Well-Trained Mind is so much more practical! In the long run, I just make it work without either of them but I've read both several times, so I'm sure the ideas have all implanted themselves somehow. Douglas Wilson has a thin little book on Classical Education too, but I can't remember what it is called.

    The big thing, I think, is to use common sense while you homeschool and fit the philosophy to your family.

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    1. Dusti RaeJune 25, 2013 at 6:36 AM

      I couldn't agree more Annie! I have read through most of the "Trivium Pursuit" and I am just starting "The Well Trained Mind". I am enjoying what I am learning, but to be honest my personality and lifestyle doesn't usually fit into one mold or the other (I am sure most don't). I am hoping that, like you, the ideas will become more ingrained and I can implement them more naturally. Whereas now, I still have a tendency to revert back to my public school way of thinking! ;)

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