The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home by Susan Wise Bauer and Jessie Wise provides a structured framework for a classical education curriculum at home. It emphasizes critical thinking, language arts, and the trivium stages—grammar, logic, and rhetoric—to foster comprehensive student development across academic subjects, equipping learners with enduring skills and knowledge.

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Reviews & Readership

4.3

7,370 ratings

86%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

Not a fan

Review Roundup

The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home is praised for its comprehensive framework and practical resources for homeschooling. Readers appreciate its clear guidance and subject structure. However, some find it overwhelming due to its rigorous demands and extensive planning. It remains a valued resource for dedicated parents seeking structured education alternatives.

Who Should Read The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home?

A reader passionate about homeschooling, valuing structured, classical education, and seeking a comprehensive guide for K-12 would enjoy The Well-Trained Mind. Comparable to The Core by Leigh A. Bortins, it appeals to those interested in a classical approach to cultivating critical thinking and lifelong learning in children.

4.3

7,370 ratings

86%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

Not a fan

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Book Details

Pages

832

Format

Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction

Genre

Children`s Literature

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Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult