Contemplating the Liberal Arts: Dialectic
In the last post of this series, Contemplating the Liberal Arts: Grammar, we discussed the liberal art of grammar […]
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Contemplating the Liberal Arts: Grammar
“Consider, for example, what a reader should know in order to properly interpret the Aeneid, and one will
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2015-2016 Course Offerings
This time of year is one of my favorite times of the year. Spring is being ushered in, homeschool
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Pencil or Highlighting: On Helping Students to Read
I love literature. In fact, I love literature so much that I teach high school writing and literature
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Reveling in the Classics on the LadyDusk Blog
Today I am over at LadyDusk Blog writing about Reveling in the Classics. Here is an excerpt. I
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New Month News: March
Good March friends! It has been a while! This month the Dow family moved into another house! Talk
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Contemplating the Liberal Arts {a series}
What are the liberal arts? How were they thought of in Ancient and Medieval times? Why were those
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Our Struggle is Not Against Flesh & Blood
Today I am over at His Mercy is New blog sharing my story about one crazy day at
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Justification, Judging, & The Liberal Arts
What do you think of when you hear the term ‘liberal art’? Today, the liberal arts are
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Lent, Rest, & Daily Life
Today I am over at His Mercy if New Blog Sharing about Lent, rest, and daily life. Here
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February New Month News: {Reflect, Reorder, Renew}
Happy February my friends. I have heard through the grapevine that February is burnout month for most homeschool
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Contemplating the Liberal Arts: the Roots
One of my favorite things about my mentor is how he sheds light on the importance of the
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A Beowulf Discussion & One way to Introduce a Book
How does one introduce a classic work of literature? I am still learning a lot about this, but, today I am sharing our first book discussion on the classic work of Beowulf from my Middle and High School literature class. You can think of this book discussion as a long Invitation stage of the mimetic sequence.
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Shaping Loves, and the Liberal Arts, by Heidi White
During the month of January, we are taking a deeper look at the liberal arts through Ravi &
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Imago Dei ~ Andrea’s Story
Another beautiful Imago Dei Story. Today we have the privilege of hearing Andrea’s story. Come and hear how friendships, gardening, and an apprenticeship have transformed Andrea on her classical education journey.
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Mimetic Lesson: Editing Subjects in Writing
Thank you for seeking to learn more about the classical modes of teaching {Mimetic Teaching, Socratic Teaching, and Narration}. I too
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Taking a Gap Year after High School
What is a gap year program? Is it beneficial? What do students do on a gap year? Do you have suggestions for a good program? Find some answers here.
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New Year News: A Year in Review
A review of 2014 for Expanding Wisdom and the Dow family, plus a look ahead at what is to come. Happy New Year!
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Corinthians, Teaching, & Reading Methods
A discussion about Bible study methods, how they relate to teaching, and the beginnings of a study in Corinthians.
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Principles Vs. Particulars
Today I am interviewing Brandy Vencel from AfterthoughtsBlog.net. She has recently written and published her book ‘Start Here: A Journey Through Charlotte Mason’s 20 Principles’ We will be discussing her book, the idea of principles versus particulars, and how you can win one of two copies of her new book! Enjoy the interview!
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5 Simple Ideas for Becoming a Better Classical Educator
5 Simple Ideas for becoming a better classical teacher in 2015.
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Let the Light Enter
Join me in celebrating the close of a wonderful year with a favorite poem of mine and a special gift for you. Today we release our first e-book ‘A Guide to Teaching Classically by Jennifer Dow’ and offer it to you as a thank you for being part of this community. Blessings and happy New Year.
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Saints & Stories ~ The Christmas Song of Caedmon
Merry Christmas Friends. Today and the remainder of this week it seems fitting to simply attend to story, song, reverence, and celebration. Enjoy the story of ‘The Christmas Song of Caedmon’ by H. E. G. Pardee
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Saints & Stories: The Christmas Story from the Book of Revelation
I remember the first time I heard the story contained in the book of Revelation chapter 12. I was
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Narration ~ An Introduction
A Classical Introduction to Narration. What it is, where it came from, and why & how we ought to attend.
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