Engaging Young Readers: Building a Healthy Diet of Good Books

Few things create anticipation and excitement in my youngest child quite like a monthly book order. In his pre-school mind, the opportunity to choose a book from the flyer is the highest form of reward.  He lights up at the sight of the order form, carefully combs it over through numerous viewings, carries it around with him for days, and then asks with increasing urgency when … Continue reading Engaging Young Readers: Building a Healthy Diet of Good Books

Classical Roundup – April 20th, 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. This week is a Paul David Tripp collection.   Knowledge Does Not Mean Maturity – Although meant to address pastors, Paul David Tripps warnings about knowledge equaling maturity are beneficial to all. “It is dangerous to think … Continue reading Classical Roundup – April 20th, 2018

Classical Roundup–March 30th, 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.   What is classical Christian education? And why is it so important? Dr. Steve Turley explains what classical Christian education is really all about.   Paul David Tripp tackles the question as to what is the daily … Continue reading Classical Roundup–March 30th, 2018

The Classical Roundup–January 6, 2018

What Is the Daily Aim of Parenting? – Paul David Tripp gives a 4-minute answer to this powerful question on the Ask John Piper Podcast. A worthy investment and reminder to the great calling we have been given as parents. How Turning to the Monastics can help our Schools Create & Preserve Culture – One of my favorites Christopher Perrin provides an insightful article describing … Continue reading The Classical Roundup–January 6, 2018

Technology: Nexus Notes–September 8, 2017

A nexus is a series of connections linking two or more things. These notes are dedicated to linking us to great content elsewhere out on the web. Connected, but Alone – TED Talk – One of the best TED talks that I have heard in a long time. Sherry Turkle gives a profound insight into some of the dangers that social media and the internet … Continue reading Technology: Nexus Notes–September 8, 2017