Classical Education For First Time Homeschool & Classroom Teachers

Time to get started in Classical Education! We know that for first time teachers and parents Classical Education and Classical thinking can seem a little bit daunting. But trust us, no one here at Memoria Press was born classically educated and we've found that the journey is definitely worth it. Getting into Classical Education is accessible for classroom and homeschool teachers alike. What are you waiting for? Let's get started.

At MP we believe that our Classical Christian Curriculum is accessible, available, and the best option for parents and teachers alike.

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About the Show:
In season 3 of Classical Et Cetera, Shane sits down with a wide collection of Memoria Press' finest to host conversations about the Truth, Beauty, and Goodness of a Classical Christian Education.

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[Roland]

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.

[davidreagan]

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.

[dawnworley]

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.

[alexandragonzalez]

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!

[gloriakoech]

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

[Roland]

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.

[trwwar]

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!

[joanking]

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?

[theresaowen]

I was a professional teacher for 16 years, 10 as a substitute. I would not see the lessons until just before class. I had to basically learn it with the students, and that worked pretty well. Now I teach my grandchildren. We started replacing nap time with reading time, and I read then too. I decided to teach Spanish instead of Latin because it is Latin based, offers the same lessons of grammar and is practically used in a large portional of the globe. I find I can understand some Latin and Portuguese based on my knowledge of Spanish.

[s.strickland]

Mr. Cothran: my motto - docendo discimus!

[curiouscassie]

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

[jessicaroland]

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!

[kb]

(Regarding last two shows) “We’re not there yet.”

Made me laugh. I feel seen.

[EmilyAnn]

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?

[Baliol]

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?

[backtoschool]

I an really bad at maths.

How I con play piano is beyond me!!

I really like this talk!!

[accademiaoscura]

You can't teach classical literature unless you have studied it yourself at the university level. That means you need to be familiar with not only the literature itself, but also the history of Western civilization from ancient Greek times up to the present, and how the literature is a product of its times. I would also point out that Classical literature, and the classical education is not necessarily Christian, and neither is it guaranteed to produce conservative people. Recall that Greek and Roman Literature was largely written by Pagans. Also recall that it was people who grew up with Classical Education who ultimately produced the modern world. We are where we are in society, because a bunch of Classically educated people in the early to mid 20th century, decided to abandon the system they were raised in.

[ericakane]

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