Classical Homeschooling

FREE Lesson Plans and Activities!

A few great minds educated by this method include…

• Archimedes
• Leonardo da Vinci
• Galileo
• Sir Isaac Newton
• Christopher Columbus
• Shakespeare
• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• John Adams

At the core of this homeschooling method is the trivium.

In the Grammar stage (grades 1-6) concrete thinking and language is emphasized. The focus is on memorizing the facts of a subject.

During the Logic stage (grades 7-9) analytical thinking, understanding, and right thinking is emphasized.

Finally, during the Rhetoric stage (grades 10-12) abstract thinking and articulation (verbal and written expression) is emphasized.

The goal is to equip children with the tools to think for themselves and to be independent, life-long learners. The process of fact-finding, analyzing, adherence to truth, and problem-solving skills is thoroughly developed.

Works Best With These Learning Styles...

Uses These Teaching Methods...

• Teach to the trivium: Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric
• Discussing what has been read - defend statements
• Classical and English literature
• Create Maps and Timelines
• Grammar and writing mechanics
• Copywork, narration, dictation
• Romance languages
• Latin and Greek Study
• Writing argumentatively
• Public speaking and debate
• Lots of parental involvement
• Memorization of Facts
• Socratic method
• Master rules
• Fine arts
• Logic
• Drill work

Planning Made Easy

Download a scope and sequence PDF tailored to this teaching method.

Remember to use your child's learning styles profile as your planning guide.

Use the Academic Subject Areas PDF file as a springboard for additional ideas.

Download a course of study PDF file to outline the topics you are planning to cover during the upcoming school year. This is also handy when it comes time to order your materials.

For More Information...

• The Well-Trained Mind by Jessie Wise and Susan Wise Bauer
• Teaching the Trivium by Harvey and Laurie Bluedorn
• Classical-Homeschooling.org