“We give all we have, lives, property, safety, skills . . . we fight, we die, for a simple thing. Only that a man can stand up.” –Johnny Tremain, Esther Forbes What does it mean for a man to stand up today? What are we doing today to create a world in which our children, Read more
May 24, 2013 in Holidays and History by Leigh
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Over the next few weeks, I’m taking time to introduce you to some of the new Mandala Fellows. I hope you will enjoy hearing their insights and getting a glimpse of their personalities. I can’t wait to spend a year with them! Love, Leigh Name: Brooke Vollmer Home state: Virginia Favorite quote: “Love is my Read more
May 22, 2013 in Guest Posts, Mandala Fellowship, Toward the Quadrivium by Leigh
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Over the summer, I will be continuing the tradition of spending each Monday (“Mathday“) talking about math studies—in particular, the history of math. As mathematician and astronomer J.W.L. Glaisher once said, “I am sure that no subject loses more than mathematics by any attempt to dissociate it from its history. Mathday, May 20 || Why Read more
May 20, 2013 in Classical Education, Parent Practicums by Leigh
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There are only two days left in the 2013 National Children’s Book Week! This week, I’ve enjoyed revisiting some of my favorite quotes and moments from classic children’s literature like The Secret Garden, Amos Fortune, and The Magician’s Nephew. I hope you have enjoyed the beautiful words and images my team has created for the Classical Conversations Facebook Read more
May 17, 2013 in Challenge, Classical Education, Holidays and History by Leigh
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Over the next few weeks, I’m taking time to introduce you to some of the new Mandala Fellows. I hope you will enjoy hearing their insights and getting a glimpse of their personalities. I can’t wait to spend a year with them! Love, Leigh Name: Anna Olivia Harvey Home state: North Carolina Favorite quote: “Let Read more
May 15, 2013 in Guest Posts, Mandala Fellowship, Toward the Quadrivium by Leigh
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Over the summer, I will be continuing the tradition of spending each Monday (“Mathday“) talking about math studies—in particular, the history of math. As mathematician and astronomer J.W.L. Glaisher once said, “I am sure that no subject loses more than mathematics by any attempt to dissociate it from its history.” This summer, let’s help each Read more
May 13, 2013 in Classical Education, Parent Practicums by Leigh
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A few years ago, my son Robert wrote a poem for me for Mothers’ Day, and this weekend I want to share it with all of you smart mamas and grandmamas who work so hard to love your families and guide your children’s education. Be encouraged: they notice. They remember. “Instead Of– A Homeschool Mothers’ Read more
May 10, 2013 in 1 Smart Mama by Leigh
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Over the next few weeks, I’m taking time to introduce you to some of the new Mandala Fellows. I hope you will enjoy hearing their insights and getting a glimpse of their personalities. I can’t wait to spend a year with them! Love, Leigh Name: Ian Walsh Home state: Virginia 1. Tell us about your Read more
May 8, 2013 in Guest Posts, Mandala Fellowship, Toward the Quadrivium by Leigh
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