Trivium Pursuit Blog
Delayed Formal Math and New York
I am really interested in the philosophy of delayed formal math. Unfortunately, I have not been able to read your book yet, but I have read many of the articles on your website. My question is, if you delay formal math, does that mean you do not have any math...
A possible chronology for some of the events of the New Testament
There's always room for differing opinions when studying chronology, but here is a possible chronology for some of the events of the New Testament, according to the Reese Chronological Bible (we would differ with some of these dates): Augustus rules 31 B.C.-A.D. 14...
Favorite Read Alouds
We recently ran a contest in our Homeschooling with the Trivium e-letter asking for favorite read alouds. Here are the results: Lynn Reif -- Banner in the Sky by James Ramsey Ullman Debbie Speedy -- Child's Story Bible by Catherine Vos Cindy Landreth -- Cheaper by the...
Ron Paul on Sound Money
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Winner of our guess-the-baby’s-weight contest
Jessica Phillips was the winner of our guess-the-baby's-weight contest. Here, Julia Phillips shares The Story of Mr. Pippin with her farm friends in Southern Indiana.
What do these sentences have in common?
Don't nod. Dogma: I am God. Never odd or even. Do geese see God? Too bad I hid a boot. Rats live on no evil star. No trace; not one carton. Murder for a jar of red rum. Some men interpret nine memos. May a moody baby doom a yam? A man, a plan, a canal. Panama! Go hang...
Our Hybrid Lilies
Eric Myles Stanford
Baby helps with laundry.
Some Favorite Sermons
Are You Humble Enough to Be Care-Free by John Piper Relates anxiety to pride. Ten Shekels and a Shirt by Paris Reidhead Message taken from the book of Judges. A story of the social conditions of that time and compares it with the social conditions of today. One of my...
What is Christian Counseling? by Jay Adams
.....Counseling is not a science; it’s an art. In biblical terms, that means it is a function of divine wisdom. It does not conflict with true science, but reaches beyond science into venues about which the latter has no competence to speak..... ... three major...
Peacemakers
Found quoted in Your Family God's Way: Developing & Sustaining Relationships in the Home by Wayne A. Mack “Peacemakers... carry about with them an atmosphere in which quarrels die a natural death.” -- R. T. Archibald Read this book together as a family and do the...
What did your kids teach you this year?
Interviews with homeschoolers at the Illinois Christian Home Educators State Convention 2009. Homeschoolers talk about their experiences. Nathaniel Bluedorn, camera Hans Bluedorn, editor
Finished the Race
Hi Laurie, I first heard you and your husband speak at a homeschool conference in Watertown, Wisconsin 16 or 17 years ago at Maranatha Baptist Bible College, which just happened to be the college my husband and I attended. We soaked up all that you and your husband...
Baby Steps
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Books About Raccoons
Children's books about raccoons: The Hideaway (aka The Hideaway Summer) by Beverly Hollett Renner Rascal: A Memoir of a Better Era by Sterling North The Story Of Mr. Pippin by Johannah Bluedorn Stanford The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn Raccoons Don't Use Spoons by...
Eric the Brave
The Promises of God
... by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature ... II Peter 1:4 Psalm 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye. Psalms 34:19...
Bob, Son of Battle
Bob, Son of Battle by Alfred Ollivant Hoo aboot sich a yarn that'll bring the tares to the eyes o' e'en the sternest mon. Bob, Son of Battle (copyright 1898) is about: 1. Bob, a bonnie tyke and last of the Gray Dogs of Kenmuir 2. Davie, a puir mitherless lad 3....
Aunt Ava
June 11: Ava with Eric in the hospital.
Uncle Jason
Baby Eric with Uncle Jason and Adam.
Theology Books on Ebay
Please see our 4 auctions on ebay. Included in these auctions are business law books and cassettes, books by J.C. Philpot, miscellaneous theology books, and books on church history. Church History Business Law Miscellaneous Theology J.C. Philpot
New Baby Finally Arrives
Adam and Johannah holding Eric Myles Stanford for the first time. Eric was born June 11 at around 9AM after a 35 hour labor. He weighs 6 lbs 14 oz and is 20 inches long. Mother and child are doing great. Grandmother is recovering.
Arrival of the Baby…..Almost
UPDATE: She still hasn't been admitted -- there are no rooms available. (10 AM) Johannah went into labor last night (on her own, no inducing -- Thank you Lord) and she and Adam are waiting to be admitted to the hospital in Pekin, Illinois. As soon as she's admitted,...
Update on baby
Update on our daughter Johannah -- she is 3 days overdue (not a big deal) but her blood pressure is elevated today (148/90 -- which is high for her). They'll take it again tomorrow, and if it is still elevated, the doctor wants to induce.
Lies My Teacher Told Me
A History teacher who attends my church recently recommended that I read Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your High School History Textbook Got Wrong by James Loewen in the context that most history we've been taught in school is erroneous. Supposedly this author...
Study: TV May Inhibit Babies’ Language Development
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Start Homeschooling at Age 2?
I really want to make the best of our son's (age 2) education. I really think he can learn better at home in a more personalized setting. Should I start home schooling him when he is 2.5 or 3? Or should I wait until about 4 or 5? Alison G. I suggest starting now by:...
The Baby Delays
Replacement for Kumon?
I am not a "real" homeschooler, as my children do attend school (real homeschooling is unfortunately not an option for us). I consider myself a part-time homeschooler, as I spend many evenings, weekends, and vacations either reteaching what the school was supposed to...
Trivium Pursuit Sale This Week
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