Demystifying Education (the ABC’s of Real Learning)

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Demystifying Education Or, the ABC’s of Real Learning By Diana Waring When I started on the path of homeschooling twenty-five years ago, teaching a child to read (or anything else for that matter) seemed like a terrifying, somewhat unnatural activity for a parent without a degree in education. So, naturally, I clung like a drowning… [Continue Reading]

What is 'education'?

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The dictionary defines education as the knowledge and abilities gained through training while changing a person’s nature. It is training children to search for answers to their own questions and giving them the love for the adventure of learning. Sharing knowledge and training in righteousness is the gift parents give their children in order for… [Continue Reading]

Curriculum Planning: Identity Directed education within a Biblical framework

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I was asked to outline how I plan the curriculum for each child, considering that we use an Identity Directed approach within a Biblical framework. This was originally written for my blog, so if you want further information feel free to pop over there . When planning the curriculum for each child, I have learned… [Continue Reading]

Upgrade: 10 Secrets to the Best Education for Your Child

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Upgrade: 10 Secrets to the Best Education for Your Child Anyone who knows me (or reads my blog) would know that I like to read books on home-schooling…particularly books that speak about the heart of education. I like to read books by Robin Sampson, Sally Clarkson, Diana Waring, Marilyn Howshall and others. I have noticed… [Continue Reading]

Classical Education – A Brief Summary

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Exactly what ‘is’ a Classical Education? Well, as always, there is some healthy debate about what it all means. Here is an article that touches on the basics of what makes up a ‘Classical Education’.