Following is a description of how and why we homeschool our children. Just follow the Quick Links below to find out the why’s and wherefore’s of homeschooling:
A Classical Education
We have decided to give our children a classical education. One that involves the reading and discussion of many classics, starting with the Bible, and an intense course in writing, grammar and composition. Add to the mix some history, science, music, art, and math, and you’ve got a great concoction that will complete a beautiful mind!
Our Inspiration for Homeschooling
What inspired us? How do we run our school?
We began with two books:
A Thomas Jefferson Education: Teaching a Generation of Leaders for the Twenty-first Century by Oliver Van DeMille
The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home by Jessie Wise and Susan Wise Bauer
The Homeschool Process
Most of the books I use are the ones recommended in The Well Trained Mind. After checking out the books, I have found that I am very happy with the recommendations. Jessie Wise and Susan Wise Bauer have written some excellent books that the kids and I have enjoyed tremendously. These cover our History, Grammar, Writing, Memorization, Narration, etc.
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