Posts Tagged ‘Classical Education’
The Role of Questions in Classical Education
Questions play a major role in Classical Education, and recently I’ve observed that each of the classical arts in the Trivium have specific types of questions that draw out each of the art’s specific purposes. Classical Education and the Trivium In Latin, the “trivium” means three roads or three paths to learning. These three paths…
Read MoreThe Kimbell Art Museum: Family Friendly
I have long since been afraid that there are places that kids are theoretically welcome, but not practically. You know, a place where they are supposed to let you in, but they’d rather you not come?! I’ve avoided art museums mostly because it overwhelmed me to think about keeping my kids quiet, and still, and away…
Read MoreResources for the Classical Conversations Teacher (Mom…That’s You!)
We have loved the last five years homeschooling in communities with Classical Conversations. Since I was not classically educated, I often found myself feeling inadequate to pull off what was being asked. I’ve realized that all I need to do is be a learner, and everything else falls into place. This doesn’t mean simple submission…
Read MoreSunday Reflections: Exercise, Art, and Government
Life at the Strauss House… It’s felt like a catch up this week…and I’m afraid the next couple of weeks are going to feel similar as our weeks are busier than normal. There are always so many wonderful things to do, and yet never enough time to stretch into all of them. I love it…
Read MoreGreat Homeschool Convention 2016
I’ve been to many homeschool conventions since I started homeschooling, but none have compared to the Great Homeschool Convention. I know everyone will have their own experience at each convention, and it matters deeply which workshops you attend, but let me tell you why, if you’re a classical educator, this convention is particularly awesome. The…
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