Day: August 28, 2012

We love books! If there is one thing classical home educators collect (aside from math manipulatives) it is books, right?  So then the question becomes where and how to best

Action springs not from thought, but from a readiness for responsibility.  ~ Dietrich Bonhoeffer Our character trait for March is Responsibility:  basing decisions on practical wisdom and good sense, being

Are you familiar with BWise School Supply?  Located in Arroyo Grande, BWise is a great place to purchase math manipulatives, curriculum not carried in our book store and other wonderful

It is easy to forget that fruits and vegetables have a particular season since we are able to obtain anything at any time.  There are many benefits to eating seasonally

Track A & B Kindergarten classPageant of the Masters Parents at SLO Classical Academy have been enjoying the rich benefits of classical education for over six years now, but even

{source} Have you heard of Doodle 4 Google?  It’s a doodle contest, where students are invited to create a new Google homepage logo. This year’s theme is “If I could travel

‘Tis the season to be gifting friends and neighbors.  Involving your children in the process can go a long way in not only teaching them practical lessons (baking, measuring, hand-eye

{source} Children are many wonderful things, among them, prolific artists.  Do you have piles of artwork, too dear to be parted with?  Repurpose it as a greeting card or a

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.  ~Aesop, “The Lion and the Mouse” Have you come up with a fun, creative way to display our school’s

The winter weather and shorter days lead to more indoor activities.  With the approach of vacation and holidays, it’s always helpful to have new craft activities in your arsenal.   Have