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Methods & Approaches

Learn about classical education at home and other approaches.

The following is an introduction to Jim’s two-volume collection of classic poems, available from Well-Trained Mind Press. Heroes, Horses, and Harvest Moons: A Cornucopia of

How to Teach Your Wiggly Preschooler Math

Preschoolers are a ton of fun. They’re energetic, curious, and immensely proud of their new skills and abilities. But their short attention spans and high energy

In contemporary education, “What grade are you in?” has become synonymous with “How old are you?” But the age grading system that shoves six-year-olds into

Joy of Classical Education: An Audio Workshop

In this audio workshop, Dr. Susan Wise Bauer, a parent and educator, gives a user-friendly explanation of classical education and a road map for those

Goals for Each Stage of Science Learning

How should you set objectives for advancement in classical learning?

When is the best time to give some outside approaches for learning?

Subjects

Don’t know much about history? Don’t know much biology? Learn about the subjects and how to teach them.

Five Reasons to Read Poetry to Your Kids

Here are the top five reasons to read poetry to, and with, your children. 1. Poems can communicate in ways that prose cannot. Edgar Allan

The Great Books: History as Literature – Handout

The following is an introduction to Jim’s two-volume collection of classic poems, available from Well-Trained Mind Press. Heroes, Horses, and Harvest Moons: A Cornucopia of

Preschoolers are a ton of fun. They’re energetic, curious, and immensely proud of their new skills and abilities. But their short attention spans and high energy

Teach Your Young Reader how to Choose Books

How to Use Home Library Organization to Build Vital Literacy Skills A woman walks into a book store. She’s in the mood for an escape

Five Events That Began the Renaissance (or Ended the Middle Ages)

The Middle Ages (the favorite historical period of 9 out of 10 young history students!) is generally thought to occupy the years between the collapse

Teaching Techniques & Tips

Tips and techniques that go beyond theory and help you teach real children.

For parents who want to take charge of their child’s education, we recommend Rethinking School, by Dr. Susan Wise Bauer. From communicating with teachers to

Preschoolers are a ton of fun. They’re energetic, curious, and immensely proud of their new skills and abilities. But their short attention spans and high energy

How to Use Home Library Organization to Build Vital Literacy Skills A woman walks into a book store. She’s in the mood for an escape

Five Logic-Stage Teaching Tips for History

Teaching logic-stage students history can be a challenge. You want to encourage students to own their history studies, rather than simply following your lead. How

Can you tell what these three word problems have in common? I had 8 cookies, and then I ate 5. How many cookies did

How to Teach Addition and Subtraction with Play Money

Hands-on math materials help children understand math concepts better and become more fluent at solving problems. Plus, they make math time a lot more engaging

Where to Jump in

If you’re starting in the middle, start here!

How well does your student understand phonics? Could that cause problems down the road in advanced units?

Starting in the Middle: Beginning the History and Literature Sequence with an Older Child

In the Well-Trained Mind, we suggest using a 4-year approach to history, but how do you play catch up?

College Applications

Assigning credits, keeping records, and applying to college; find it all here.

Which format should my child's transcript take? Here are a few suggestions.

We know that your child has impressive achievements, but what should go into their portfolio?

An illustration is worth paragraphs of explanation! Here’s an example of a home school transcript (this one got the student into six good colleges, including the top choice school).

Here are a few tips on how to best organize and award high school credits for your student.

Daily Life

A peek into real life as a homeschool family, and how to avoid burnout.

Trying Out Homeschooling, Part II: Maybe We’ll Just Keep Doing This

Your Children Are in Virtual School. How Do You Thrive? In the first part of this series, we offered a helping

Trying Out Homeschool, Part I: Think Like a Homeschooler

Your Children Are in Virtual School. How Do You Thrive? Try Thinking Like a Home Schooler! You never intended to home school. You have a

How to Use Home Library Organization to Build Vital Literacy Skills A woman walks into a book store. She’s in the mood for an escape

If you’re feeling stressed, flat, and discouraged with your home school, it could just be a bad week…or it could be an important signal that

A Day at Our House: Classical Education With Three Under Eight

How Dr. Susan Wise Bauer manages 3 children under 8.

A Day at Our House: Classical Education (Plus Baby)

How Dr. Susan Wise Bauer manages 3 children under 8, in addition to a baby.

Finding Others

Learn about homeschool groups, co-ops, and other organizations, and find out how to connect with other homeschoolers online and in person.

Check out these well-maintained indexes of state and local home school organizations.

Our online forums (general parenting and home schooling, curriculum advice, special needs, high school and beyond) are a daily gathering place for thousands of parents

Susan Wise Bauer helps you with a question many new home schoolers ask: Should I join a co-op in my area? Her answers may surprise you.

Should I join a homeschool organization?

Forms, Regulations & Record-Keeping

The wonderful world of paperwork: what really goes on your permanent record.

Apprenticeship Opportunities: High School and Post-High School

(as referenced on page 216 of Rethinking School: How to Take Charge of Your Child’s Education, by Susan Wise Bauer) The United States lags far

Differences, Disorders, and Disabilities

(as referenced on page 37 of Rethinking School: How to Take Charge of Your Child’s Education, by Susan Wise Bauer) Throughout this website, we offer

Aptitude Tests, Personality Quizzes, and Guides to Self-Knowledge

(as referenced on page 159 of Rethinking School: How to Take Charge of Your Child’s Education, by Susan Wise Bauer) Self-awareness is difficult—and essential for

State Requirements for High School Graduation

(as referenced on page 16 of Rethinking School: How to Take Charge of Your Child’s Education, by Susan Wise Bauer) As you plan

In contemporary education, “What grade are you in?” has become synonymous with “How old are you?” But the age grading system that shoves six-year-olds into

Which format should my child's transcript take? Here are a few suggestions.

Learning Challenges

Learning challenges? Twice-exceptional? Find information and resources here.

Sentence Diagramming and Dysgraphia: A Helpful App

In both our elementary and intermediate grammar curricula, we give instruction on sentence diagramming. If you would like to know more about why we do

The Newest Edition of a Homeschool Classic

Susan Wise Bauer walks us through the differences between the 4th edition of The Well-Trained Mind and its previous versions. Text! Video! Bullet Points! Everything you need to navigate the ...

Twice exceptional students need to be challenged intellectually, but also require careful remediation and assistance in the areas where they struggle.

Early keyboarding (combined with ongoing handwriting practice at an appropriate level) can allow dysgraphic and dyslexic students to advance in reading and writing skills.

Beast Academy (mathematics, grades 2-5) operates by giving students problems to solve without a great deal of initial instruction, guiding them into learning as they wrestle with unfamiliar material.

Dysgraphia, often related to dyslexia, is a learning disability that affects handwriting ability and fine motor skills.

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Help for New Homeschoolers

Supplementing School

Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and Well-Trained Mind Press Curriculum

The Story of the World Vol. 4: The Modern Age, Revised Edition Text

Study and Teaching Guide for the History of the Renaissance World

Addition Facts That Stick

First Grade Math with Confidence Student Workbook

Addition Facts That Stick

Help for New Homeschoolers

Supplementing School

Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and Well-Trained Mind Press Curriculum

The Story of the World Vol. 4: The Modern Age, Revised Edition Text

Study and Teaching Guide for the History of the Renaissance World

Addition Facts That Stick

First Grade Math with Confidence Student Workbook

Addition Facts That Stick

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