Classical Roundup – September 14th, 2018
The Classical Roundup is a group of worthwhile articles, videos, and podcasts that I have found helpful on our journey of exploring classical Christian education in the 21stcentury. The Teacher Who Makes the Difference – Dr. Christopher Perrin provides great reminders to how we should begin the year as teachers as he highlights hope and prudence. When Teachers Fail – 5 Ways to Help – From … Continue reading Classical Roundup – September 14th, 2018
Time is of the Essence: Increasing Efficiency for Maximized Effectiveness (2018 Conference Presentation)
The following is one of the sessions from our 2018 Conference co-hosted by School of the Ozarks and held at the College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, MO. The full collection of presentations can be found at https://theclassicalthistle.com/2018-conference/. Time is of the Essence: Increasing Efficiency for Maximized Effectiveness Josh Dyson, Classical School of Wichita Whether you are an administrator, school teacher, homeschool mom, board member, parent, … Continue reading Time is of the Essence: Increasing Efficiency for Maximized Effectiveness (2018 Conference Presentation)
Moving Forward: Classically Educating Children With Special Needs
I’ve happily noticed a recent surge of interest in addressing children with special needs in classical Christian education. Writers and educators have noted that this is an area of weakness in the resurgence of classical Christian education. Due to school size, staffing, and perhaps a general lack of energy or time to devote to the issue, addressing special needs has simply not fallen within the … Continue reading Moving Forward: Classically Educating Children With Special Needs
On Football and Folding Laundry
My brain is a strange blend of wild ideas and OCD organization. On the one hand I am a dreamer. I love to envision how things could be and dream up ideas for how to make it happen. I like to find creative outlets and explore new ideas. On the other hand, my brain likes order and precision. I alphabetize all my books, don’t leave … Continue reading On Football and Folding Laundry
Pushing Logic to the Corners: Teaching and Reinforcing Logic throughout the Secondary (2018 Conference Presentation)
The following is one of the sessions from our 2018 Conference co-hosted by School of the Ozarks and held at the College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, MO. The full collection of presentations can be found at https://theclassicalthistle.com/2018-conference/. Pushing Logic to the Corners: Teaching and Reinforcing Logic throughout the Secondary Scott Welch, The Oaks Classical Christian Academy In many classical schools students learn Logic in 8th … Continue reading Pushing Logic to the Corners: Teaching and Reinforcing Logic throughout the Secondary (2018 Conference Presentation)
Book Review, The Fragrance of God
By Christine Norvell How do you teach beauty? The concept of beauty is not a light thought but a worthy one. As I attended a summer seminar on teaching and writing about beauty, I quickly realized how much is contained in a single word. Many rich books were referenced, and one book in particular captured me by its title alone, The Fragrance of God. As … Continue reading Book Review, The Fragrance of God
The Blueness of Transparency (Mundane Meditations)
Not long ago I took a walk through the woods. My aim was to get some fresh air and some space from the craziness of life. I wandered for a while through the trees, thick with leaves that valiantly fought to grant me a respite from the oppressive heat. Soon, however, my path led me out into an open expanse and the full intensity of … Continue reading The Blueness of Transparency (Mundane Meditations)
Classical Roundup – August 31st, 2018
The Classical Roundup is a group of worthwhile articles, videos, and podcasts that I have found helpful on our journey of exploring classical Christian education in the 21stcentury. Continue reading Classical Roundup – August 31st, 2018
Rethinking Elementary Latin (2018 Conference Presentation)
The following is one of the sessions from our 2018 Conference co-hosted by School of the Ozarks and held at the College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, MO. The full collection of presentations can be found at https://theclassicalthistle.com/2018-conference/. Rethinking Elementary Latin Ian Mosley, School of the Ozarks Most elementary Latin curricula look pretty similar. What works about them? What doesn’t? How can we improve the quality … Continue reading Rethinking Elementary Latin (2018 Conference Presentation)
Classical Roundup – August 24th, 2018
The Classical Roundup is a group of worthwhile articles, videos, and podcasts that I have found helpful on our journey of exploring classical Christian education in the 21stcentury. 8 Ways to Make Your Backyard Bigger – Do you reluctantly envision a summer spent indoors, in front of a screen, just to keep the dreaded, “I’m bored” at bay? You are not alone. We have researched a few … Continue reading Classical Roundup – August 24th, 2018
Daily Bread (2018 Conference Presentation)
The following is one of the sessions from our 2018 Conference co-hosted by School of the Ozarks and held at the College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, MO. The full collection of presentations can be found at https://theclassicalthistle.com/2018-conference/. Daily Bread Christine Norvell, Regent Preparatory Jesus taught us to pray and to ask for our daily bread in Matthew 6. Like the Israelites in Exodus 16, we … Continue reading Daily Bread (2018 Conference Presentation)
Classical Roundup – August 17th, 2018
The Classical Roundup is a group of worthwhile articles, videos, and podcasts that I have found helpful on our journey of exploring classical Christian education in the 21stcentury. Wait and Go on the 30 – Now that summer is in full swing, I want to encourage you to give yourself (and your children) a rest. Go to the pool; play in the sprinklers; hang a bird feeder … Continue reading Classical Roundup – August 17th, 2018
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