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Classical Education Resources


	The Case for Classical Christian Education by Douglas Wilson Newspapers are filled with stories about poorly educated children, ineffective teachers, and cash-strapped school districts. In this greatly expanded treatment of a topic he first dealt with in Rediscovering the Lost Tools of Learning, Douglas Wilson propo

The lost tools of learning by Dorothy L Sayers Ms. Sayers began the call to Christian educators to revisit classical education. Most classical schools use her essay as a foundational tool in building their curriculum.

	Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning: An Approach to Distinctively Christian Education by Douglas Wilson Public education in America has run into hard times. Even many within the system admit that it is failing. While many factors contribute, Douglas Wilson lays much blame on the idea that education can take place in a moral vacuum. It is not possible for edu

	The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home, Revised and Updated Edition by Susan Wise Bauer "Outstanding...should be on every home educator's reference bookshelf."—"Homeschooling Today" This book will instruct you, step by step, on how to give your child an academically rigorous, comprehensive education from preschool through high school. Two v

Homeschool Resources


	The Everything Homeschooling Book` by Sherri Linsenbach Are you worried about the education that your child is receiving? According to the U.S. Department of Education, almost two million students are being schooled at home—a number that increases about 15 perent a year. If you're looking to join the ranks, The

	Fundamentals of Homeschooling: Notes on Successful Family Living by Ann Lahrson-Fisher DISCOVER a resource-rich book that explores wide and deep below the surface of successful homeschooling. DISCOVER insights that unlock forever the clues to how children learn naturally through everyday family life. NOT a compilation of facts and figure

	The Organized Homeschooler by Vicki Caruana A veteran educator has compiled her most-requested homeschooling workshop material so that families can become more proficient in educating their kids. Covering issues like time management, space usage and materials, Vicki Caruana addresses a variety of or

A Parent's Guide to Home Schooling by Tamra B. Orr Whether a family is just beginning to explore the option of homeschooling their children or is already homeschooling and needs additional assistance, this guide will lead them to answers, resources, and organizations that can help. From answering tricky le

	The Ultimate Book of Homeschooling Ideas: 500+ Fun and Creative Learning Activities for Kids Ages 3-12 by Linda Dobson Fun and Effective Home Learning Activities for Every Subject As a homeschooling parent, you're always looking for new and creative ways to teach your child the basics. Look no longer! Inside this innovative helper, you'll find kid-tested and parent-approv

	The Homeschooling Book of Answers: The 101 Most Important Questions Answered by Homeschooling's Most Respected Voices by Linda Dobson Up-to-date answers to all your homeschooling questions! More and more families today are turning to homeschooling to teach their children. But where do they go to find honest, practical answers to questions such as: Can I afford it? Or, how will my child

	Teach Your Own: The John Holt Book of Homeschooling by John Holt The classic work on teaching children at home, updated for today's new laws, new lifestyles, and a new generation of homeschooling parents. Today more than one and a half million children are being taught at home by their own parents. In this expanded edit

	Educating the Wholehearted Child Revised & Expanded by Clay Clarkson A handbook for Christian home education. A commonsense, disciple-based biblical approach to home schooling using real books and real life. Filled with Scriptures, anecdotes, insights, ideas, methods, lists and charts to make living and learning at home nat

	Homeschooling for Success: How Parents Can Create a Superior Education for Their Child by Rebecca Kochenderfer The renowned experts fromthe popular Web site Homeschool.com present the ultimate guide to the fastest growing trend in education.With continual reports on the decline of Americas educational system, its no wonder that millions of parents are considering h

	So You're Thinking About Homeschooling: Fifteen Families Show How You Can Do It by Lisa Whelchel Confused and intimidated by the complexities of homeschooling, many sincere parents never get past the "thinking about it" stage. Now Lisa Whelchel - herself a homeschooling mother of three - introduces fifteen real families and shows how they overcome the

	Homeschooling Methods: Seasoned Advice on Learning Styles by Gena Suarez For new and veteran homeschool families alike, this extensive new release from the editors of The Old Schoolhouse TM Magazine serves as "a homeschool convention in a book." It details today's most viable education models, helping parents formulate an educa

Brain Based Learning


	Homeschooling Methods: Seasoned Advice on Learning Styles by Gena Suarez It details today’s most viable education models, helping parents formulate an educational game plan and choose teaching methodologies.

	Every Child Can Succeed by Cynthia Ulrich Tobias This enlightening source shows parents how to utilize a "learning styles" approach to help their kids live up to their potential and find success in life.

	The Way They Learn by Cynthia Ulrich Tobias Every child has a unique, God given ability to learn. This bok helps parents and educators to tap into those natural abilities.

	Your Child's Growing Mind: A Guide to Learning and Brain Development from Birth to Adolescence by Jane M. Healy A great read for parents who want to better understand the stages of child development in a practical way.