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This book was recommended to me by a friend who is homeschooling. She had looked through countless books and this one, was, according to her, the best. I am using it as supplemental schooling for my six-year-old, who is enrolled in public schooling, as she is advanced for her age and I want to give her more stimulating & challenging exercises that her classroom does not provide. I like that the book lists hundreds of resources to use & gives you specific information on finding them. It offers a unique view on a child's learning years and various levels of learning. There is a wealth of advice & suggestions for learning materials that covers preschool through high school levels. I like the authors' philosophy on how a child learns, as it makes sense to me. It uses a method called "The Trivium", which is no longer used in today's schools, which is a shame. I would highly recommend this book for homeschoolers or for supplemental schooling.Read full review
I decided to purchase this book because I was interested in learning more about the Classical education approach to homeschooling. While I am not a homeschooler at the moment, I have always believed in it highly. This book has been an excellent resource in terms of knowing roughly "what" the children should be learning. Then I decided "how" they were going to learn that material. I dislike the fact that it is quite a large book! Takes alot of time to read through initially! All in all, I thought this was an excellent book to buy. I will be keeping it as a reference for a long time!
During the past three years of homeschooling, I've researched the classical approach to education by reading articles and somewhat weaving the philosophy into my children's education. I began using Susan Wise Bauer's "Story of the World" last year, and my eight year old son is a fan who will beg for more lessons, even asking me to repeat a few! It wasn't until I began reading "The Well-Trained Mind" though, that my husband and I truly understood and embraced a classical education for our children. This book serves as an excellent model for anyone just learning about classical education or someone who is ready to dive in. It is well written, with reference pages and detailed information on the philosophy itself and how to introduce it into your homeschool, plus an outline of each stage of your child's education. A wonderful read!Read full review
Great reference and resource tool to have on hand, whether you are wanting to homeschool in the classical mode, or desiring to enrich your child's brick and mortar school experience. The 1999 edition is valuable as it provides resources that the author recommended before her own materials were published. It is a very detailed how-to-manual, and a resource that can be referred to over and over again throughout the education of your children.
Excellent Guide on how to guide children through a classical curriculum.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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