There are so many theories about education out there, and almost all of them are as dumb as rocks. Why? Because they take something that is already included in basic human understanding and turn a profit with it by some clever ad copy and redesigned packaging. You know, when you … Read More…
In these last months we have been delving deeply into the roots of American education and homeschooling to recover the wisdom that has been lost. My goal has been to educate and equip you so that you can homeschool in confidence. Today we need to explore just why we feel … Read More…
Learning is not complicated; it is simple and obvious. Anyone can teach. All it takes is love, understanding, patience, and enthusiasm. It also includes self-discipline and hard work on the part of the learner, which makes the entire exercise an intimate experience dependent on the student. Knowing … Read More…
Over the last few weeks (and months) we have been attempting to take a close look at education, especially as it pertains to homeschooling. We have been doing this in an attempt to educate ourselves as mommies so we can make better choices for the next year of … Read More…
To recap, in our last post we talked about the bright promise of American Education as intended by our founding fathers. To their minds, an educated public is a defense against enslavement and a means to bring God’s Kingdom “on earth as it is in heaven.” (Of … Read More…
Education in America has been steadily declining to the point of absolute insanity. In this freefall, we are desperately grasping for any hand hold we can find. Classical Education is considered a return to tradition. It is being presented as a way to help children become more learned … Read More…
We have been covering so much in this series! We have discussed the ideas of some of the founders and shapers of the modern homeschooling movement, such as Charlotte Mason, Ruth Beechick, and Dr. Raymond Moore. We have also discussed the ideas of John Taylor Gatto and John … Read More…
Last time we introduced “observe, think, do.” Today I would like to clarify this concept and suggest there is a better framework than the one we have come to believe is “normal” for child development and education. Right here I am not going to compartmentalize. This … Read More…
While Classical Education has its merits, we don’t need it. We have something higher and better that has become tried and true, and I’m not talking about the last 50 years or so of homeschooling. I am speaking here of as system of learning that helped bring about … Read More…
Classical Education has become the all-encompassing answer for conservatives who want to heal the gaping wound of education. Some of the most notable people in conservatism are using this method with their own children, including Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. According to current conservative voices, Classical Education is … Read More…