Resources on Classical Education

Written By Amanda Faus

Many of us have preconceived notions of what classical education is, and to complicate matters, there are currently a number of conflicting schools of thought that claim the name. Thus, the question naturally occurs, “What kind of classical are you?” Besides reading up on our philosophy on our Welcome page, we would encourage you to check out the resources below to get a deeper taste of what we mean when we call Kalos a classical tutorial program. All of these books, classes, and podcasts will not only sharpen you as an educator, but as parents who desires to give your children an enriching childhood, centered upon Christ.

Books That Will Give you a Gentle Introduction:

  • Teaching from Rest by Sarah Mackenzie

  • For the Children’s Sake by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay

  • Morning Time: A Liturgy of Love by Cindy Rollins

  • Consider This by Karen Glass

  • Patterns for Life by Lisa Rose and Laura Wolfe

When You’re Ready to Go a Bit Deeper:

  • Awakening Wonder by Stephen Turley

  • The Liberal Arts Tradition by Kevin Clarke and Ravi Jain

  • Home Education by Charlotte Mason

  • Tending the Heart of Virtue by Vigen Guroian

  • Ten Ways to Destroy the Imagination of Your Child by Anthony Esolen

  • Love What Lasts by Joshua Gibbs

Even Deeper:

  • Abolition of Man by C. S. Lewis

  • Poetic Knowledge by James Taylor

  • Norms and Nobility by David Hicks

  • Leisure: The Basis of Culture by Josef Pieper

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