Re: Suggestions for "new to classical education" (Classical Sources Message Board)

Re: Suggestions for "new to classical education"
Author: Anita	October 12, 1999 at 14:20:39
in reply to: Suggestions for "new to classical education"* posted by Cindy on October 9, 1999 at 06:48:15*

> I've read Doug Wilson's book "Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning" and the "Well-Trained Mind" (I'm not sure if this is the right title). I really liked what they said and plan to follow their guidelines with my own personal changes. Is there any other books I should read? I have been researching homeschooling for over a year (my oldest is 5 years old) but have just discovered classical education and feel that there is alot more to know. I feel that the Well-Trained Mind gives a good outline but would like to know if there are any other good program guides that I should read before getting started. Thanks. Cindy

I am a big fan of the book "Marva Collins' Way". This isn't
a homeschool book, but as M. Collins taught in a one-room
schoolhouse type setting it relates well to the homeschool
atmosphere. It really has great examples of positive
responses to children while spurring them on to greater
undertakings. I think it is an out of print book, but your
library might have it. (I wasn't so crazy about her second
book althought it has its good points) Anita

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> > I've read Doug Wilson's book "Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning" and the "Well-Trained Mind" (I'm not sure if this is the right title). I really liked what they said and plan to follow their guidelines with my own personal changes. Is there any other books I should read? I have been researching homeschooling for over a year (my oldest is 5 years old) but have just discovered classical education and feel that there is alot more to know. I feel that the Well-Trained Mind gives a good outline but would like to know if there are any other good program guides that I should read before getting started. Thanks. Cindy > > I am a big fan of the book "Marva Collins' Way". This isn't > a homeschool book, but as M. Collins taught in a one-room > schoolhouse type setting it relates well to the homeschool > atmosphere. It really has great examples of positive > responses to children while spurring them on to greater > undertakings. I think it is an out of print book, but your > library might have it. (I wasn't so crazy about her second > book althought it has its good points) Anita
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