A Peek Inside Cedar Road Academy

• Mar. 11, 2006 - Ten things to do with Children before age 10

Here's a guideline I've been following to a certain extent, before I even found it on the www.triviumpursuit.com website. It's part of an article by Harvey and Laurie Bluedorn, which was then expanded into their book, Teaching the Trivium.

Ten things to do with Children before age 10

1. Reading & Writing

Intensive Phonics; Copywork; start English Language Notebook

2. Oral Narration

Daily

3. Memorization

Bible; poetry; passages of literature; Greek and/or Hebrew alphabet

4. Hearing & Listening

Read aloud 2 hours per day from a variety of fiction and nonfiction; start History Notebook; timeline

5. Family Worship

Family Bible study morning and evening using grammar level questions

6. Arts & Crafts

Provide the time, space, and materials; develop creativity

7. Field Trips & Library

Start learning elementary library research; investigate the world

8. Work & Service

Schedule for chores; visit nursing home, etc.

9. Discipline

First-time obedience

10. Play & Exploration

Develop the imagination

• Mar. 22, 2006 - Teaching the Trivium!

Posted by amada

This sounds awfully familiar! Way to go. 10 things before age 10... We try to accomplish this with our kids too. It sure is a lot with lots of kids under 10, but totally worthwhile. You've got me beat though, I ONLY have 4 in 6 years!! :) I guess I could try for the 5th!?
Great job!
Amy

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