by The Classical Academy | Jan 23, 2020 | Phonics & Reading
The learning to read process follows 6 steps. Learn to recognize the vowels and their sounds- a, e, i, o, u Learn to recognize the consonants and their sounds. The consonants are all the letters of the alphabet that are not vowels. Learn to blend two letters together...
by The Classical Academy | Jan 21, 2020 | Classical Education, Parenting
If you hang around a classical school long enough, you will quickly hear what most perceive as odd, or even old and outdated words. It’s also easy to assume that classical schools are just playing word games and dictionary games. But the words we use, why we use...
by The Classical Academy | Jan 16, 2020 | Classical Education, Science
One of the first assumptions I hear from parents who are just beginning the discovery of classical education is, “Well, what about STEM programs? Isn’t classical education weak in math and science?” In a digital age, where less and less emphasis is...
by The Classical Academy | Sep 18, 2019 | Parenting
It’s hard to believe we are almost through week 5 of the school year. Maybe you are a returning family, maybe you’re new to the school and to the idea of being such a big part of your child’s education. But either way, if you are like most of us,...
by The Classical Academy | Apr 18, 2019 | Holidays
When I look ahead and think to myself, what specifically about the Christian faith do I want my children to leave home with? The obvious answer is their salvation. But beyond that, what do I hope they carry with them? The answer is simple…I want them to leave...
