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To learn more about classical education and how to implement this powerful model in your homeschool, the following books and articles are highly recommended.

The Lost Tools of Learning by Dorothy Sayers

This influential article by a contemporary of C.S. Lewis, discusses the tools to enable the analysis and mastery of every other subject. It’s considered a foundational text for the modern classical education movement. Download a free copy here.

Classical Education Made Approachable by Classical Conversations

Are you intimidated at the prospect of building a classical, Christian education for your family? Learn how you too can build your family’s home-centered, classical education using the building blocks of knowledge, understanding, and wisdom.

Echos in Celebration by Leigh Bortins

This easy-to-read book promotes classical Christian education and stresses the importance of relationship between teachers and students. It encourages parents to equip their children to become lifelong learners who study all subjects to know God and to make him known.

The Core by Leigh Bortins

Describes the rigorous academics that form the core of a solid education. It emphasizes building a strong foundation in the grammar stage so students can advance more competently through higher education. Read more about the grammar stage and Trivium here.

Refining Rhetoric/ Relatable Podcast with Allie Beth Stuckey

Discusses building a biblical worldview, how to reasons to opposing opinions, and helping children navigate modern culture through the lens of a classical Christian education. Topics include educational independence, the history of public education, and addressing contemporary cultural issues.

Everyday Educator Podcast presented by Classical Conversations

This podcast provides practical tips, encouragement, and actionable advice for successfully implementing a classical, Christian education in your home. Covers topics from managing multiple students, creating family traditions, neurodivergent learners and finding a family groove in homeschool.

Your Turn:

• Have you found any of the mentioned materials helpful?
• What are some resources your family relies on or recommends?

Drop a comment below—We would love to expand our list with suggestions.