The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home

*The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home* by Susan Wise Bauer offers a comprehensive approach for parents to teach their children using the classical model, emphasizing three main stages: the Grammar Stage (early years focused on foundational knowledge), the Logic Stage (middle school mastering reasoning skills), and the Rhetoric Stage (high school developing persuasive communication). It advocates for a structured, progressive curriculum grounded in the liberal arts—reading, writing, mathematics, science, history, and the arts—intended to cultivate critical thinking, reasoning, and lifelong learning. The book provides practical guidance for homeschooling families seeking an organized, age-appropriate, and enriching educational path.