Classical Christian Paideia - crafting your own
When you put all of this together, we see the following:
A classical Christian education cultivates maturity in the Lord by sharing the STORY of humanity found in quality written works, by building SKILLS (including those of the trivium and quadrivium) through training to mastery, and by nurturing the SPIRIT through Biblical modeling and teaching.
Classical Christian learning each year will fully occupy each of these areas, but in different ways as children grow and develop. As we zero in on these, remember the acronyms showing what children need and are capable of at different ages. All you need to do to create your own classical homeschool program is locate materials that will enable you to teach in the areas of STORY, SKILLS, and SPIRIT in an age-appropriate way! (And I will help you with that, too!)
Vocabulary
Imaginative play Observing Listening Impressing Narrating |
Verbum
Intersection of Ideas Organization Language and literature Arts, apologetics, and attitude |
Character and Conviction
Eloquence in expression Leadership skills Lifelong learning Ownership and obedience |