100 Resources for The Classical Homeschool
Monday, December 8, 2014 at 5:00AM
Welcome to 100 Resources for the Classical Homeschool.
This list will provide you with everything from the very basic definition of Classical Education, to books for the Classical Homeschooler, Read Alouds, Blogs, Curriculum, and MORE!
It is a comprehensive resource designed to give you an IN DEPTH look at Classical Education and the myriad of resources available to you as a homeschooling parent.
Educating my children in the Classical tradition has been a tremendous blessing. Not only am I confident my children are receiving a quality education, but I am also being educated as well. It's a FAMILY lifestyle of learning!
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What is Classical Education? Get Thinking!
1. What is Classical Education? from the Circe Institute
2. What is Classical Education? from Memoria Press
3. Definition for Classical Education from Trivium Pursuit
4. Introduction to Classical Education from Classical Christian Homeschooling
5. Classical Homeschooling: Reviews & Questions from The Curriculum Choice
6. Classical Homeschooling: Free Online Magazine
7. What is Classical Education? from The Well Trained Mind
8. Classical Education Made Much Easier - from Practical Homeschooling
9. What is Classical Education? from Classical Conversations
10. What if Everyone Had a Classical Education? - a wonderful Tedx Talk
Books for the Classical Homeschool
When our family first began homeschooling there were several books I read that "sold" us on the Classical method. We read and reread this books, because each time we visit them we learn something new.
12. Simply Classical: A Beautiful Education for Any Child
13. The Core: Teaching Your Child The Foundations of Classical Education
14. The Case for Classical Christian Education
15. Ten Ways to Destroy the Imagination of Your Child
16. Teaching the Trivium: Christian Homeschooling in a Classical Style
17. The Lost Tools of Learning -- a MUST READ Essay by Dorothy Sayers
18. Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning: An Approach to Distinctively Christian Education
19. Classical Christian Education Made Approachable
20. The Latin-Centered Curriculum: A Home Educator's Guide to a Classical Education
Curriculum for the Classical Homeschool
*There are many quality curriculums and resources for a Classical Homeschool. This post is not an official endorsement of any specific curriculum. We do educate our children in a Classical Conversations community, but I am in no way employed or compensated by Classical Conversations through my blog.
22. Veritas Press
23. Easy Classical
24. Memoria Press
27. Peace Hill Press
29. Saxon Math
Read Alouds for the Classical Homeschool
Read alouds have been our favorite part of homeschooling. So many of our memories can be traced back to a wonderful book we have shared together. Below are 30 of our favorites.... but there are SO MANY more!
34. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
37. Black Beauty
39. Oliver Twist
40. Little Women
45. The Cricket in Times Square
46. Mary Poppins
47. The Borrowers
48. The Indian in the Cupboard
49. The Saturdays
50. Winne the Pooh
51. Heidi
52. Peter Pan
53. Just So Stories
54. Call it Courage
55. Island of the Blue Dolphins
56. Treasure Island
58. Number the Stars
59. Oliver Twist
Games for the Classical Homeschool
Playing games is essential for learning and FUN! Don't forget to incorporate a lot of games and laughter into your Classical homeschool.
61. Math Dice
62. No Stress Chess
63. Rummy Roots
67. Wishful Thinking
68. Scrabble (for a challenge -- play using LATIN words!)
70. IQ Twist
Fine Arts for the Classical Homeschool
These resources will assist you with art and music in your homeschool. The fine arts are an ESSENTIAL part of a Classical education!
71. SQUILT Music
72. Maestro Classics
73. Professor Carol - Discovering Music
Blogs for the Classical Homeschool
What better way to learn about Classical homeschooling than from bloggers who are right there in the trenches with you? These are some of my favorite blogs that highlight Classical education.
77. Living and Learning at Home
78. Simply Convivial
79. Ed Snapshots
82. Solagratia Mom
83. Blessed Learners
85. After Thoughts
86. Life in Grace
91. Milk and Cookies
Miscellaneous Resources
These resources didn't actually FIT into a category, but I wanted to include them!
92. Read Aloud Revival Podcast
94. Hope is the Word -- great book lists!
96. The Harp & Laurel Wreath: Poetry and Dictation for the Classical Curriculum
97. 50 Greatest Pieces of Classical Music Ever
99. Classical Christian Homeschool: Suggested Daily Schedule
100. Susan Wise Bauer videos on YouTube
I pray this resource has been helpful to you.
Do you have a favorite resource I haven't included? Please leave it in the comments below and we will keep adding to the list!
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