Homeschool Fever

This book is written by a mom and former homeschooled daughter from the late ’70s.  They introduce the reader to theclassical education method, a greek influenced liberal arts education  which involves training children based on the “Trivium” (Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric stage / age progression).  A complete curriculum, including implementation advice and book lists, is laid out from kindergarten to 12th grade. 

The author’s tone tends to be “my way, or else” at times, and I find it odd that she never discusses how her other children did with this type of training…but otherwise I enjoyed this book. 

Be forewarned though that the book lays out a 40+ hour week of formal schooling at home (something no homeschooling mom wants), and the author makes it sound as if your child will be doomed if it’s not followed!  You should know how to “cut and paste” to suit your family’s needs.