I think that what we are lacking is the consciousness that we are standing on the shoulders of giants. That's worth pondering I'd say.

With young children 30 minutes of reading often feels impossible. Like Tonya, I get up 30 minutes early to read. Where I am in life right now, that may be my only 30 minutes alone in a day. So I use that time for Bible study and prayer. I have been using Memoria Press since my oldest was in preschool. I had almost zero exposure to classical education before this. My son is now in 5th grade. I sit with him to read and discuss Famous Men of Rome. I did the same with Greek Myths. In fact when we finished 4th grade, I had a desire to review Greek Myths, so I decided to teach it at co-op. I don't have time to sit and fully immerse myself in all my kids' curriculum independently. But I am intentional with classical studies. With Latin, I occasionally listen to their videos. But I don't know it nearly as well as my children. But I am learning and growing daily. I hated Shakespeare in high school. But my 5th grader already references Shakespeare without having read it. I have a growing anticipation to indulge in Shakespeare with him when the time comes. Enjoying education right along side your child is the way to go in my opinion. You gain a classical education yourself beginning on a child's level. Plus one of the greatest blessings and privileges of my life is discovering excellent literature and history with my children. Value can't be placed on the treasury of memories being created.

@anatapia3067

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Hi. I just came across classical education. Do you use MemoriaPress entire curriculum?

@dawnworley7369

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@@anatapia3067 For the most part. There have been a couple of exceptions. I taught my kids to read with Alpha phonics. I am not a fan of Memoria Press' spelling. I use Spelling Wisdom, which starts in 3rd grade. Also in the younger grades I have added alittle history and science here and there. But I absolutely love Memoria Press and I purchase the complete kit for every grade.

I read Heidi so I could discuss it with my daughter. There is a conversation Heidi has with Clara's grandmother about learning to read that is really wonderful. It helps you understand why reading is worth while. It actually encouraged me to pick up my Greek studies again from seminary.

I haven't finished the video yet, but just want to say how beautiful the dynamic is between the four of you; even with the inevitable clarifications regarding content, the way you speak together is far and wide the best persuasion for home-based classical education. Thank you.

This episode is probably my favorite one yet! I could relate to the topic so well because of where I am right now in my homeschooling journey. Technically the journey hasn't started yet because my children are 2 and 5 months old, but I am using this preparatory time to collect all of the read aloud books from used book stores and carving out time to read more classics myself. My question pertains to extra curricular activities. I feel confident in the quality of my children's future education using MP's classical core curriculum; however I'm finding the world of extra curricular activities to be overwhelming. Between sports, art, music, dance, etc. I am struggling between my desire to have well-rounded children and not wanting them to get overloaded with activities. Do you all have any advice on how to strategically place our children in extra activities and how many is too many?

Mr. Cothran: my motto - docendo discimus!

The Purpose of Education is so an Individual can experience a Rich,Rewarding,Creative,Fulfilling and Enjoyable Life that benefits not only him or herself but others. Facts!

Yes to Homer!! If you haven't read Homer, you're missing out on so much! He was a genius and a master of human nature!

I always love listening to these episodes. Thank you!!

(Regarding last two shows) “We’re not there yet.” Made me laugh. I feel seen.

Great conversation, thank you. Keeping a Commonplace Book has really helped me.

I an really bad at maths. How I con play piano is beyond me!! I really like this talk!!

This is my first year homeschooling and we have 5 kids. I am definitely not learning Latin ahead of my kids. I'm too tired to add that as well. But, I am learning a TON just grading their homework and tests. If there's something I don't understand, we end up having a family discussion and all learn from it. I'm planning to formally study it when the younger two start learning Latin, I think it will be fairly easy by then!

Love the podcast, would love to hear your take on Charlotte Mason’s educational philosophy. Would you consider her to be “classical”? Why or why not?

@garlandofbooks4494

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They have stated on this podcast a most basic definition of classical as learning Latin, and studying Ancient Greece & Ancient Rome. Charlotte Mason did all of these. Latin is studied in years 5-12, ancient history rotation is years 5-12 with Greece and Rome being 2 of 4 rotation spots. A really good book on this topic is Consider This by Karen Glass.

What book did Tanya reference?

Tanya Charlton said that she sent her children to study Latin for 10 years with Sheryl. What’s the name of Sheryl’s school? Also, which texts do you recommend to study Latin?

@memoriapress

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Good morning. Mrs. Lowe's school is Highlands Latin School (www.hls.org). The Latin curriculum that she created can be found here: www.memoriapress.com/latin/.

No theories on how marxism may be leading the intentional decline of our schools?