The Master Key
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"In the evenings, around 8:00 p.m., we gather in the
children's room to read.
"The stories fill our minds and hearts, but equally
wonderful are the discussions we have with each other.
"Sometimes I will read
just two sentences and we will discuss them for (along with a dozen or so
interesting tangents) spontaneously for the next twenty minutes.
"These
discussions have been some of the most sublime hours our family has spent
together."
-Diann Jeppson,
"If I had to pick the Key of Keys, the Keystone of the
entire TJEd model, it would be this: reading and discussing great books as a
family.
"Andrew Pudewa has outlined many reasons that this is so powerful for
the future academics of each member of the family.
"Rachel and I have found that
it is also the most important part of our family's emotional and relationship
development.
"I can't imagine trying to raise or educate young people without
this. In fact, this very format--reading and discussing of good and great books
as a class--was my most impactful experience in public school.
"In fourth grade,
my teacher made this a part of every day's experience, and it was during this
year that I fell deeply in love with learning."
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"Core and Love of Learning: A Recipe for
Success" is a 5-hour audio series consisting of highlights from a
two-day seminar presented by Oliver and Rachel DeMille in 2007.
This mp3 download will help you develop and
expand your vision of how the TJEd model can work in your home. Oliver
and Rachel's spontaneous, candid, intimate, touching, humorous and
profound commentary on Leadership Education in the home includes:
- Daily and Weekly Scheduling
- Organizing Space in your home to support Thomas Jefferson Education
- What to simplify and what to beef up
- What to say "No" to, and when to say "Yes"
- Music and other lessons and how to best integrate them
Highlights include:
- Which books work best for what ages
- Organizing a big family with students at different ages and Phases
- Separating discipline from academics
- Using outside activities without letting them take over
- Tips for making mornings work
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