Trivium Pursuit Blog
History, Chronology and the Bible
Do you suppose that when we get to heaven there will be thousands of video rooms where we can watch reruns of history. In one room there will be a recording of Noah and his sons building the ark and caring for the animals during that year on the water. In another room...
Efficient Mother Plus Contemplative Child
Good Morning, I have enjoyed reading the posts. Thanks for all the valuable information. My question (problem): My 11-year-old daughter wastes time with schoolwork, chores, virtually everything. Not just a little bit of time either. We sat down a couple of months back...
Teaching a Gifted Child with the Trivium
From: S & A Subject: Teaching a gifted child with the Trivium Dear Friends, After careful consideration of our experience with our daughter, who is seven now, we decided to have her tested for IQ and the areas of learning ability that this impacts. We were not...
A Preschool Curriculum
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Bluedorn, I am delighted to find your web site! You might remember me or my family from the late '80's. My maiden name is ...... and my mom and dad still live in [town near us]. I am married with 3 kids, ages 4, 3 and 1! My husband is an .........
Faith in Faith by Mike McInnis
Faith in Faith But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. Romans 4:5 Quite often, we hear some speak of saving faith as if the activity of faith on the part of man has the power to minister...
Suggestions to Combat Homeschool Burnout
We hear a lot today about burnout in homeschooling. ..... I lie in bed at night and dread the thought of starting school the next day..... A life of drudgery is not what I envisioned a few short months ago... It's such a struggle to get the kids to do anything. The...
A Synopsis of Our Christian Beliefs
1. The Authority of the Holy Scriptures The Holy Scriptures – the Hebrew books from Genesis through Malachi and the Greek books from Matthew through Revelation – are the very Word of God. Though these Scriptures have been inscribed by men, nevertheless everything...
Learning Logic
Question: I'd like to start my 12 yo son in logic. Should I begin with Introductory Logic by James Nance or would something else be better? Answer: When you learned how to swim, how did you go about it? First, you waded into the shallowest part of the pool and got...
An End of an Era
We have many animals at our house. We have two parrots, Cashmire and Neffie; a milking cow named Annabelle; Toby the steer; three cats; three horses, Sunday, Piney, and Morgan; and four dogs. I'm not much of an animal lover, but I don't mind that we own so many as...
First Post on Prove All Things Site
Harvey just made his first post on the Prove All Things Web Site Blog.
Three Little Munchkins
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New Art Cards
We now have four art cards available. All cards are standard postcard size and measure 5 1/2 X 4 1/4. They are glossy color on one side and blank on the reverse side (except for the title and artist name). The cards can be used and mailed like any standard postcard....
Additions to Trivium Pursuit Scratch and Dent Sale
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Trivium Pursuit Scratch and Dent Sale
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Is It Too Late?
Dear Laurie, My husband and I recently adopted my sixteen-year-old nephew. This is a likable young man who does not get into trouble, is easy-going, and has been raised as a Christian. He has, however, quite possibly the laziest mind I have ever seen. I suspect that...
Keep at Your Work!
From a tract published by Pilgrim Tract Society The Lord has given to every believing man his work. It is his business to do it, and the devil's business to hinder him if he can. So sure as God has given you a work to do, Satan will try to hinder you. He may present...
My Dear Father
Taken from John G. Paton: Missionary to the New Hebrides, an autobiography edited by James Paton (published by The Banner of Truth Trust, 1994, Carlisle, PA). This passage describes John's departure for Glasgow to begin his missionary internship. My dear father walked...
March of the Penguins
It is winter in Illinois. We huddle tight in our warm house as we watch the parent penguins huddle their chicks close to their tummy. "It's warm in here." March of the Penguins is about the Emperor Penguins and how they choose a mate, lay an egg, leave to fetch food...
Did you take breaks from schooling…?
Dear Laurie, When your children were under 10 did you take breaks from schooling during the school year or in the summer? Julie ------------- Dear Julie, Yes, we took off schooling for the summer as far as I can remember. We do a lot of gardening and animal work in...
Trivium Pursuit Contest Winner
What character said this and what book is it from: "Why don't they teach logic at these schools?" The Professor says this in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis. Answering correctly, in this order: Susan Smith Heather C. Ginny Andrea Diener, FL --...
Trivium Pursuit Contest Time
Contest Time!!! The 4th and 8th persons to email me the correct answer to this question wins a copy of one of Johannah Bluedorn's children's picturebooks (your choice). What character said the following, and what book is it from: "Why don't they teach logic at these...
32nd Anniversary
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J.C. Philpot Daily Reading
Ears From Harvested Sheaves by J.C. Philpot December 12 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Romans viii. 26. In...
Food Co-op Order
I'm in big trouble today. We picked up the food co-op order this afternoon. I don't know why they don't put more descriptions on the items in their catalog. How was I supposed to know that the Soft Baked Double Chocolate Brownie Cookies are nut and gluten free made in...
Adult Peer Pressure
Laurie, My sister who is expecting her fifth child at the end of April is currently homeschooling her oldest two daughters, grades 1 and 3. She is knowledgeable in the classical approach, tries to use it herself, and also has helped to start a classical school that...
Lost on Mount Baldy
MOUNTAINS are a CHALLENGE Mount Baldy is in-between Los Angeles (near the sea) and Lancaster (in the desert). It is actually called Mount San Antonio. Saturday morning, November 19, we (Mario, Toby, Jonathan, Hans, and Nathaniel) drove as far as we could towards Mount...
Books on Ebay
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Two More Days Left in December Sale at Trivium Pursuit Online
Dear Trivium Pursuit Customers, There are two more days left in the December sale on Trivium Pursuit products. All orders will receive a free art card (while supplies last). The Lord Builds the House (regularly $12) -- $10 Little Bitty Baby Learns Hebrew (regularly...
Teaching Thinking
Dear Mr. Bluedorn, I have been drawn to the trivium for almost a year or more. I've been in an intense search for materials on how to teach people to think. I have been motivated in this search by observing that several of my children do not seem to think deeply...
New Pictures
Helena on her 22nd birthday in September. Ava's new puppy, Liesl, having a bad ear day. Hans at the November christian school convention in California. Pippin and her last puppy before it was sold in November. I said, No dogs in the house! Play ball with me? Morgan...