The Core

Teaching Your Child the Foundations of Classical Education

De: Leigh A. Bortins

Narrado por: Laura Bos

In the past, correct spelling, the multiplication tables, the names of the state capitals and the American presidents were basics that all children were taught in school. Today, many children graduate without this essential knowledge. Most curricula today follow a haphazard sampling of topics with a focus on political correctness instead of teaching students how to study.

Leigh Bortins, a leading figure in the homeschooling community, is having none of it. She believes that there are core areas of knowledge that are essential to master. Without knowing the multiplication tables, children can't advance to algebra. Without mastery of grammar, students will have difficulty expressing themselves. Without these essential building blocks of knowledge, students may remember information but they will never possess a broad and deep understanding of how the world works.

In this book, Bortins gives parents the tools and methodology to implement a rigorous, thorough, and broad curriculum based on the classical model, including:

• Rote memorization to cement knowledge
• Systematic learning of geography, historical facts, and timelines
• Reading the great books and seminal historical documents instead of adaptations and abridged editions
• Rigorous training in math and the natural sciences

©2010 Palgrave Macmillan (P)2014 Leigh A. Bortins

Awesome

This is an amazing book that has practical advice! This a turn key for classical education

Must-Read for Classical Educators

Everyone must read this. Leigh Bortins shares everything we need to know to get started educating our kids, even if we don’t homeschool! I love her ideas and inclusive perspective.

Very helpful to a new homeschooling family

I found this book incredibly helpful. While we are following the Classical Conventions curriculum, I believe this would be helpful to a homeschooling family in any curriculum.

LOVe this book!

Thank you Leigh for continuing to remind us of the purpose of education and with the tools you consistently equip us with as their primary, most influential teachers!

Must Listen

The classical model explained through encouraging words with wisdom, grace, excitement and hope. Must read (it listen) for all parents.