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The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home, Revised and Updated Edition

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Authors: Susan Wise Bauer, Jessie Wise
Publisher: W. W. Norton Company
Category: Book

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Media: Hardcover
Edition: Rev Upd
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 800
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.6
Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 6.2 x 1.7

ISBN: 0393059278
Dewey Decimal Number: 371.0420973
EAN: 9780393059274
ASIN: 0393059278

Publication Date: April 2004
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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Offers step-by-step instruction on how to enable an academically rigorous, comprehensive education for children from preschool through high school, outlining a classical educational model while providing book lists, ordering information, and Internet links.

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5 out of 5 stars

Excellent, excellent book! November 22, 2008
One of the most thorough books I have seen on how to do Classical Homeschool. This is such a practical book, the curriculum recommendations are great, thorough but not overwhelming. I currently teach at a Classical Homeschool Co-op program and gained some insight into my kids from this, as well as great ideas for my own, who are preschool age. Also, for those of you who are not looking to homeschool from a distinctly Christian perspective, this book is written for everyone.

5 out of 5 stars

Just what I needed. November 20, 2008
I have been interested in the classical method of homeschooling since I started 2 years ago. This is THE book for me. The descriptions are very detailed and fairly easy to follow. The list for reading are great. I only wish my local library had more of them. The only thing I would change about the book is that the listings for materiels needed are after each subject instead of grouped at the end of each section.

2 out of 5 stars

Overwhelming November 14, 2008
I think this book tries to overwhelm someone trying to teach their child. I can't imagine a child being happy being taught so rigorously and will be isolated and overstressed with such intense hours of school. (A lot of public and private schools have the same problem) I don't trust the advice of teaching about all religions at such young ages. They need to be grounded in their own culture and religion first. I'd get a simpler construct of a classical education or you'll go nuts. Also, read John Taylor Gatto for guidance.

5 out of 5 stars

The Well-Trained Mind October 13, 2008
I am a certified teacher with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. This book is an excellent reference book for teaching using the classical education method. The resources in this book are invaluable! From schedules, to internet links, to subject studies, and clear definitions; this book has it all. I borrowed it from the library at first. Then when I read it, I decided to buy it so I can refer back to it. I found the "How to do it" sections fantastic (especially the advice given on working with babies and toddlers). It's organized well and in a easy to read format.

4 out of 5 stars

homeschooling resource October 9, 2008
It's quite a book to undertake, but I'm tackling it in bits and pieces. It has been a useful tool in homeschooling my child.

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