The Comparison Trap

Music: more than what you hear

Can you believe that Julie Andrew’s was more than right to sing that the hills are alive with music? Today we’re talking about music as the quadrivium sees it, we’re pushing the boundaries of our understanding and venturing into the deep.  I don’t want to give it away, but it’s not just about those beautiful sounds you hear… so stick around. Email me at crystal@classicalmattersproject.com [https://classicalmattersproject.com/contact-2/] Follow me at www.classicalmattersproject.com [https://classicalmattersproject.com/]Or of Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/cultivatingclassicaleducators/] at Cultivating Classical Educators

Math: the elephant in the room

Those tears over MATH are not tears of joy? How can that be?  We’re talking about that elephant in the room of most homeschools – Math- that time of day when anxiety sky-rockets and often overflows into tears. Math often leaves homeschool mamas puzzling and lamenting about what to do about this most hated subject. Stick around as we dive in and explore how classical education approaches math. Email me at crystal@classicalmattersproject.com [https://classicalmattersproject.com/contact-2/] Follow me at www.classicalmattersproject.com [https://classicalmattersproject.com/]Or of Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/cultivatingclassicaleducators/] at Cultivating Classical Educators

The Quadrivium in the Hands of a Child

This week explore with me how the workings of a child can inspire us to consider the Quadrivium in our classical program. Seeing the arts  of mathematics, music, geometry and astronomy as a language in the natural world, a language where pattern, quantity, shape and motion give rise to wonder. Email me at crystal@classicalmattersproject.com [https://classicalmattersproject.com/contact-2/] Follow me at www.classicalmattersproject.com [https://classicalmattersproject.com/]Or of Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/cultivatingclassicaleducators/] at Cultivating Classical Educators

The Comparison Trap

We all do it! We compare ourselves to other homeschool moms and generally it doesn't serve us well. Often it will leave us more frustrated and overwhelmed, topped with a feeling of inadequacy. But we often compare because we are in desperate need of feedback. It's helpful to better understand how we are doing, what's going well, and/ what needs attention. Get the feedback you need with appropriate assessment, specifically made for the homeschool mama. I created the perfect tool, just for the homeschool mama.  With The Homeschooler's Self-Assessment [https://classicalmattersproject.com/the-homeschoolers-self-assessment/] you can flourish your homeschool by starting with the most influential element- YOU! The Homeschooler's Self-Assessment [https://classicalmattersproject.com/the-homeschoolers-self-assessment/]is exclusively offered through the Catholic Mom Bundle, [https://classicalmattersproject.com/catholic-mom-bundle/] on sale until Aug 4 Email me at crystal@classicalmattersproject.com [https://classicalmattersproject.com/contact-2/] Follow me at www.classicalmattersproject.com [https://classicalmattersproject.com/]Or of Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/cultivatingclassicaleducators/] at Cultivating Classical Educators

#29 - Mimetic Wrap-Up

Starting with episode 25, we’ve journeyed through whys, whats and how tos of the 5 stages of Mimetic Teaching. Have a listen because these episodes give us a spring board to get us on our way and set the course to hone our craft. So stick around as we wrap up this mini-series on Mimetic teaching. If you are joining us for the first time today, mimetic teaching is one of the two teaching tools or modes used by classical educators. This tool can really transform your lessons. I found my children actually learn better when I use the 5 stages of Mimetic teaching. Jump back to episodes 25 through 28.  It’s really worth it. They will catch you up on this whole Mimetic teaching thing.   Now let’s jump in. Email me at crystal@classicalmattersproject.com [https://classicalmattersproject.com/contact-2/] Follow me at www.classicalmattersproject.com [https://classicalmattersproject.com/]Or of Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/cultivatingclassicaleducators/] at Cultivating Classical Educators