Suffering, Scholé, & Contemplation
A mother’s suffering, A child born, A farmer’s labor, A flower burst forth, A student’s wrestling, A mind illumined, A […]
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Pedagogy
Blogs posts that discuss classical pedagogy including: poetic, mimetic, dialectic, Socratic, and didactic teaching. Answering the question: How do I teach in the Christian Classical Tradition.
Using the Eight Principles of Classical Pedagogy to Grow as a Leader
“In his popular talk, The Eight Principles of Classical Pedagogy, Dr. Perrin discusses eight principles that speak to how children
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The Classical Spirit of Inquiry: The Foundation of all Classical Teaching
“Classical education is not, preeminently, of a specific time or place. It stands instead for a spirit of inquiry and
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The Classical Charlotte Mason Way to Pass a Test
The Classical Charlotte Mason Way to Pass a Test by, Cheryl Floyd Why do we still stress over tests?
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You Can Only Teach 3 Things
Did you know there are only three things a homeschool mom -or any teacher for that matter- can do when
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Practicing Heaven on Earth By Krystal Cano
Practicing Heaven on Earth By Krystal Cano “The joy of the Lord is an eternal ‘Well done’ echoing around
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Teachability & Rhythm: Principles at Work in the Classical Homeschool Part 4
In part 2 and part 3 of our four-part series ‘Principles at work in the Classical Homeschool,’ I
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Making Art & Community ~ Principles at Work in the Classical Homeschool Part 3
In part 2 of our four-part series ‘Principles at work in the Classical Homeschool‘ I talked about two principles
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Discussions, Questions, & Tensions ~ Principles at Work in the Classical Homeschool Part 2
This post is a continuation of our current four-part series ‘Principles at work in the Classical Homeschool.‘ This blog
The 5 Elements of Classical Homeschooling ~ A Mastery Journey
Hi! this is Jennifer Dow. I am a teacher, a learner, and a homeschooling mom. When I
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The Vocabulary of Vision, by Heidi White
The Vocabulary of Vision by Heidi White Last week my 9 year old son, Jack, and I shared a
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Commonplacing: The Introductory Lesson
This week I introduced commonplacing to my high school students at our local homeschool community. In preparation, I was
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Pedagogy in the Divine Comedy ~ by Heidi White
Reflections on the Divine Comedy by Heidi White This summer I am reading The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri. From
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Are You A Classical Homeschooler? An Interview at Ed Snapshots
I had the best time talking with Pam over at the EdSnapshots blog. We talked about classical education, what
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You Get to Read Them Too!
“Never shrink from the blows. Boldly, more boldly where your luck allows,Go forward, face them. A first way to safetyWill open
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Socratic Lessons from the Inferno
Today’s Socratic Lesson is the first literature inspired lesson. As many of you know, we are reading Dante’s Inferno with
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