The Core

A parent's guide to implementing a rigorous, thorough, and broad educational curriculum for their children based on the classical model.

"The Core provides an altogether practical curriculum, a handy reference work for busy parents who want their children to enter adulthood fully equipped with the knowledge and skills possessed by responsible citizens, discerning consumers, and ethical selves." —Mark Bauerlein, author of The Dumbest Generation

Children are natural learners, and building a core foundation at an early age is critical to their success both educationally and in life. Yet academic excellence is lacking in many school systems throughout the country. In this book, home education expert and author Leigh A. Bortins incorporates the best ideas from the ancients and gives parents the tools to revive classical learning. In this prescriptive guide you'll learn:
Techniques to help your children expand their knowledge baseMethods to strengthen self-expressionHow to use great books and historical documents to deepen your worldview
The Core is an important resource that helps parents create ways to incorporate study into daily routines involving the entire family.

"In a time when many parents are rediscovering the classical methods of education, whether at home or in the classroom, it is heartening to see more and more educators studying, applying, and refining these methods." —Douglas Wilson, author The Case for Classical Christian Education

"If you have children of your own—of any age—and you long for a way to be certain they will prosper in life, you will love this book. If you deal with children in an educational situation, this book will motivate you to think differently about how they might best learn. And, if you just simply care about the children around you, you will find this book personally inspiring and you will want to share it." ―from the Foreword by Becky Dunlop, The Heritage Foundation