Apr. 23, 2008 - Am I Starting Too Late?
I've been homeschooling for six years already. However, I feel that I need to step things up a bit for this upcoming year. I've read The Well-Trained Mind before, but it overwhelmed me, so I put it away. I recently pulled my copy out again and am determined to use the suggestions given in this informative book. But, I'm wondering if it'll be too little, too late. I am hoping that someone will read this blog who has first-hand knowledge of The Well-Trained Mind and is willing to share some insights with me. I am always second guessing myself when it comes to my kids education, but I'm trusting God to help me since He's the one who told me to do this in the first place. BTW, my kids are ages 11 and 8 (summer birthdays, so that'll change soon).
Comments
Apr. 23, 2008 - No you're not.
Posted by brafordchemist
I use the Well Trained Mind as a starting point. It can be very overwhelming and intimidating. Look at the Well Trained Mind forums and you will find that very few follow all of the recommendations; I know I don't. Make changes slowly. Don't stop doing something that works just because it's not in TWTM. Trust your instincts because you know your children best. If God wants you to make this change He will equip you.
Jamie
May. 5, 2008 - If it's too late for you, then I may as well give up all hope! :)
Posted by Cecily
Wow! Well, if you've started late... then is there any hope for me at all?! :) (I mean, seeing as how I waited until my oldest was in college, my middle child in high school and adamant about NOT being homeschooled, leaving only my youngest, a 4th grader, for me to homeschool.)
I have not read TWTM, and probably never will, but have done enough research to get the gist of a classical education combined with Charlotte Mason style of teaching... which, I think, is the main idea behind Bauer's book. (Right?)
