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When delving into the realm of classical education, two fundamental terms emerge: the Trivium and the Quadrivium. These ancient educational frameworks have stood as guiding principles for centuries, shaping the intellects of scholars and fostering a holistic understanding of the world. In modern times, a thread of classical educators with Christian roots have woven theology in too. Join us on a captivating journey as we delve into the difference between the trivium and the quadrivium, unveiling their distinct purposes and contributions to a well-rounded education. The Difference between the Trivium and Quadrivium An expert in classical education, Dorothy Sayers explained...

The homeschool curriculum choices blog posts are great, but what I really want to know is what families thought AFTER they used the curriculum they chose! Today I am sharing our 8th Grade Homeschool Year-End Review! {disclaimer ~ affiliate links are used} Here’s a link to the original 8th Grade Curriculum Choices post. Math ~ Teaching Textbooks Pre Algebra (finishing, then Algebra 1) Writing ~  IEW Structure & Style Level B Year 1 (finishing from last year) Grammar ~ IEW Fix It! Grammar Vocabulary ~ Word Up! History ~ Compass Classroom American History Science ~ Compass Classroom General Science Logic ~ The Fallacy Detective Government ~ For Which We Stand Elective ~ The Animation Course Math  Once again, Teaching Textbooks does the job for us!...

[TAG0] A Fishing Pole, A Picnic and A Book: Simple Activities in Educational Terms ~ Written by Lusi Austin from That Homeschool Life Having home schooled three older kiddos and now homeschooling their two younger siblings, has given me an unexpected gift: perspective. The blessing of perspective is that I can easily see the big picture. I have experienced how fast time really flies. I have learned to not sweat the unimportant things. I’ve learned to give more time to the things that matter most. I see how simple experiences can be learning opportunities.  I’ve now learned how to express the...

Staycation Planning Episode 349 If you are not sure how to plan a staycation, stay tuned – this episode is just for you! We will learn how to plan your staycation and enjoy the time with family and friends. Be sure to take the time off. Indulge – reading, events, food. Make a plan for the day, week-end, or week. Research Begin by brainstorming. What are some of the things in your area that you could do with the kids and maybe even with just your husband? In our area, these things revolve around water sports. There is boating, Skiing,...

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure statement for more information. Written by Kara S. Anderson. Cait and I post sometimes over at a place called Simple Homeschool. We both love it over there – we love the community Jamie has created, and the mission behind Simple Homeschool. Still, sometimes I make homeschooling more complicated than it needs to be. I’ll see something another homeschooling family is doing, and think we need to do that too. I will forget about our particular strengths and weaknesses, and try to do something that isn’t our thing. Or I’ll just try to do...