"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 veteran home educators outline the classical pattern of education―the trivium―which organizes learning around the maturing capacity of the child's mind: the elementary school "grammar stage," the middle school "logic stage," and the high school "rhetoric stage." Using the trivium as your model, you'll be able to instruct your child in all levels of reading, writing, history, geography, mathematics, science, foreign languages, rhetoric, logic, art, and music, regardless of your own aptitude in those subjects. Newly revised and updated, The Well-Trained Mind includes detailed book lists with complete ordering information; up-to-date listings of resources, publications, and Internet links; and useful contacts. An excellent resource for any family with a desire to incorporate a classical education in their home, whether as a curriculum or as a reference. (Educational Freedom Press)

The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home (Revised and Updated Edition)

Bauer, Susan Wise

Wise, Jessie

Reference

W.W.Norton&Company

Is your child getting lost in the system, becoming bored, losing his or her natural eagerness to learn? If so, it may be time to take charge of your child’s education―by doing it yourself.
The Well-Trained Mind will instruct you, step by step, on how to give your child an academically rigorous, comprehensive education from preschool through high school―one that will train him or her to read, to think, to understand, to be well-rounded and curious about learning. Veteran home educators Susan Wise Bauer and Jessie Wise outline the classical pattern of education called the trivium, which organizes learning around the maturing capacity of the child’s mind and comprises three stages: the elementary school “grammar stage,” when the building blocks of information are absorbed through memorization and rules; the middle school “logic stage,” in which the student begins to think more analytically; and the high-school “rhetoric stage,” where the student learns to write and speak with force and originality. Using this theory as your model, you’ll be able to instruct your child―whether full-time or as a supplement to classroom education―in all levels of reading, writing, history, geography, mathematics, science, foreign languages, rhetoric, logic, art, and music, regardless of your own aptitude in those subjects.
Thousands of parents and teachers have already used the detailed book lists and methods described in The Well-Trained Mind to create a truly superior education for the children in their care. This extensively revised fourth edition contains completely updated curricula and book lists, links to an entirely new set of online resources, new material on teaching children with learning challenges, cutting-edge math and sciences recommendations, answers to common questions about home education, and advice on practical matters such as standardized testing, working with your local school board, designing a high-school program, preparing transcripts, and applying to colleges.
You do have control over what and how your child learns. The Well-Trained Mind will give you the tools you’ll need to teach your child with confidence and success.

The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home

Parenting & Relationships

First Language Lessons for the Well-Trained Mind

Parents can assure their child's success in language arts with this simple-to-use, scripted guide.First Language Lessons for the Well-Trained Mind uses picture study and other classical techniques to develop the child's language study in those first two all-important years of school. Each lesson leads the parent, step-by-step, through the simple oral and written projects that build reading, writing, spelling, storytelling, and comprehension skills. Use this book to supplement school learning, or as the center of a home-school language arts course.

Children's Books

Education & Reference

Peace Hill Press

The Well-Trained Mind Press

The eldest son of influential Southern parents rushes through life taking all he desires, even the girl his younger brother loves. Each family member is burdened with a cross to bear. Can they survive the hell they have created? When blood seems tainted, can it ever flow pure again?

Tainted Blood

Literature & Fiction

Jada Pr

Kate’s will was cast of iron and that was a blessing, because from birth her life was littered with obstacles. No sooner had she cleared one hurdle than another dropped in front of her. In her primary years of school Kate Keefer was an unattractive, tall gangly girl—the butt of jokes from classmates. To avoid their hurtful jibes, she erected a protective shield around her that barbs failed to penetrate. However, despite the mockery, Kate held her head high, sailed through high school and three years of college before her path became totally obstructed. She was desperate for help, but when that help arrived it was shrouded in a mysterious darkness. From this darkness emerged the answer to the person Kate really was, and it sent her reeling, causing her life to take a rapid downward spiral. When she clawed her way from that chasm, by sheer grit and dauntless courage, Kate knew she was a survivor. Problems had bred strength in her and provided her with wisdom and magnanimity. But were they enough to force her from behind that shield to accept the beautiful love and life that awaited her?

At The River's Edge

Romance

Paranormal

A guide on how to give your child an academically rigorous, comprehensive education at home―from preschool through high school. Veteran home educator Susan Wise Bauer outlines the classical pattern of education called the trivium, which organizes learning around the maturing capacity of the child’s mind and comprises three stages: the elementary school “grammar stage,” the middle school “logic stage,” and the high school “rhetoric stage.” Using this theory as your model, you’ll be able to instruct your child―whether full-time or as a supplement to classroom education―regardless of your own aptitude in any subjects. Thousands of parents and teachers have already used the detailed book lists and methods described in The Well-Trained Mind to create a truly superior education for the children in their care. This new revised edition contains an updated chapter on applying to colleges and links to a new set of online resources. You do have control over what and how your child learns. The Well-Trained Mind will give you the tools you’ll need to teach your child with confidence and success.

The third volume in the First Language Lessons series, this scripted guide uses the classical techniques of memorization, copywork, dictation, and narration to develop your child's language ability in the formative first years of study. The Level 3 Instructor Guide for First Language Lessons for the Well-Trained Mind reinforces the grammar and writing concepts introduced in the previous levels. It also introduces new material, including sentence diagramming. This instructor book has the same simple-to-use, scripted format as the previous levels. (The Level 3 Student Workbook is available separately; the workbook makes it easier for busy parents to spend more time teaching, and less time preparing―you don't have to hand-draw any diagram frames!) First Language Lessons Level 3 is designed to follow Levels 1 and 2, but can be used as a first grammar text for older students. The optional end-units on writing letters, dictionary skills, and oral usage allow you to tailor the instruction to the needs of your child. Grade Recommendation: Grades 2-4.

First Language Lessons for the Well-Trained Mind: Level 3 (First Language Lessons)

Buffington, Sara

First Language Lessons is a simple-to-use, scripted guide to grammar and composition that makes successful teaching simple―for both parents and teachers. The Level 3 Student Workbook (Grades 2-4) for First Language Lessons, used alongside the teacher's Level 3 Instructor Guide, gives teachers everything they need to spend more time teaching their students―and less time preparing lessons, making copies, or gathering supplies. It's all right here: inside this book, you'll find poems for memorization, empty sentence diagram frames, and blank lines perfectly sized for young students' copywork, dictation, and narration. First Language Lessons, Level 3 is a complete grammar and writing text that covers a wide range of topics―including parts of speech, sentence diagrams, and skills in beginning writing, storytelling, and narration. This Level 3 Student Workbook is the perfect complement to the lessons. Grade Recommendation: Grades 2-4.

First Language Lessons Level 3: Student Workbook

A simple-to-use, scripted workbook to grammar and composition that accompanies the First Language Lessons for the Well-Trained Mind, Level 4 textbook and makes successful teaching easy―for both parents and students.
This workbook, accompanying the Level 4 Instructor Guide (available separately) in the First Language Lessons complete elementary grammar series, uses classical techniques of memorization, dictation, and narration to develop your child's language ability in the important, foundational years of language study.
This Level 4 Student Workbook provides complete worksheets for the student, making it possible for busy parents and teachers to spend more time teaching and less time preparing. Grade Recommendation: Grades 4-5.

First Language Lessons Level 4 Student Workbook: Student Workbook

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The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home (Revised and Updated Edition)

The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home

First Language Lessons for the Well-Trained Mind

First Language Lessons for the Well-Trained Mind

Tainted Blood

At The River's Edge

The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home

First Language Lessons for the Well-Trained Mind: Level 3 (First Language Lessons)

First Language Lessons Level 3: Student Workbook

First Language Lessons Level 4 Student Workbook: Student Workbook