Blog — Paideia Academics

A Special Invitation

Dear friends, Today I am writing to you regarding a matter that is close to my heart. Each of us knows there are experiences, people, and sometimes even organizations that come into one’s life and affects it for the good. One of those organizations in my life, as many of you know, ... Read More

Imago Dei ~ Jen’s Story

Today’s ‘Imago Dei.' post is from our friend Jen Snow. If you are new to the Imago Dei series then you should know how it began. The Imago Dei series is all about you and your story as you have encountered the truly human things that transform us more into the image of our Creator. I first had the ... Read More

Mimetic Lesson #1: {Math} Value, Place Value, & Simple Value

Have no idea what Socratic and mimetic instruction are? Visit the Classical Modes of Teaching Main page to find out-- before you listen to this lesson. Make sure to print out the Classical Teaching Study Sheets before you begin the lesson. (The study sheets aid in your learning and help you know ... Read More

Consider This…A Book Review

Back in June of this year I was invited to read Karen Glass' new book ‘Consider This: Charlotte Mason and the Classical Tradition.’ I read it and was filled with joy through what I found in those pages. I have put off writing this review mostly because her book was so life giving to me, ... Read More

November ~ New Month News

Happy November Friends! I am so excited to be writing this New Month News Post! SO much happened in October. At Expanding Wisdom We finished the 31 Days of Playing with the Arts Series, the 2014-2015 Classical Homeschooling Survey, and moved to WordPress! Whew! I can't ... Read More

Day 31: Project 6: Choose This Day

For the last 6 days of our 31 Days of Playing with the Arts series we are publishing a different project each day. Each of these projects will help you get started in one particular art or will help you to generally engage in the creative process. When you have completed a project ... Read More

Day 30: Project 5: Set the Table

For the last 6 days of our 31 Days of Playing with the Arts series, we are publishing a different project each day. Each of these projects will help you get started in one particular art or will help you to generally engage in the creative process. The posts will be short because we want you to ... Read More

Day 29: Project 4: Have a Flavors Party

For the last 6 days of our 31 Days of Playing with the Arts series we are publishing a different project each day.Each of these projects will help you get started in one particular art or will help you to generally engage in the creative process. The posts will be short, because we want you to take ... Read More