Teaching Responsibility with Literature
“SLO Classical Academy is a community that forges character, fosters wisdom, and nurtures a lifelong passion for learning.” We've all heard the SLOCA mission statement so often, that many of
Category: For the Dads
Wednesday Wonders: Civil War Picnic and Ball
{photos taken by various parents, from SLOCA’s flickr site} Although we’ve jumped back to the beginning of our 4-year history cycle, let’s take a moment to remember last Spring’s History
SLOCA Parents Share: “Things I would do differently if I had known”
{Photo by Jason Briscoe} Many school or home education blogs run a post near the beginning of the school year titled something like “10 Ways to Start the Year Right,” and
Life Together on Fridays
{photo by Providence Doucet} “One of the signs of passing youth is the birth of a sense of fellowship with other human beings as we take our place among them.” ~
An Easy Blog Drawing – Enter Today!
{photo by Alex Knight} Great to have you back! If you’re wondering what Tuesdays typically look like here at Down Home, you can expect to find topics relating to homeschooling,
Save the Date for a Tuscan Inspired Event!
Here’s something lovely to get excited about this summer – our Development Director Cozy Faber shares a sneak peek at this spectacular event coming this fall! Save the date: October
Summer Read-Aloud Resolutions 2017
{photo by congerdesign} Earlier this week we shared some inspiration and resources for reading aloud. So today, instead of a regular “Reading Resolutions” post with books that SLOCA parents are
Wednesday Wonders: Hanging Lantern Review Spring Reading
{photos by Carolyn Eicher} Two weeks ago a community of young writers, along with friends and family, gathered at the charming Dallidet Adobe in San Luis Obispo to commemorate the
Reading Aloud to Kids Who Can Read
“Children become readers on the laps of their parents.” ~ Emilie Buchwald We know that the above quote is true, but why do we want to keep reading to kids
Free Friday: June 2, 2017
{photo by Jack Hamilton} And just like that, it’s June! Earlier this week we were talking about nurturing curiosity and exploration in our kids, and here’s a fun article which
