101 – Introductory

An Introduction to Classical Education by Christopher Perrin (short booklet)

The Lost Tools of Learning by Dorothy Sayers (An essay written in the mid

1900’s that did much to revive Christian classical education.)

201 – Foundational / Practical Guides

For the Children’s Sake by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay (accessible

foundations drawing on Charlotte Mason).

The Liberal Arts Tradition by Kevin Clark and Ravi Scott Jain

The Case for Classical Christian Education by Doug Wilson A revised

edition of a seminal book.

Wisdom and Eloquence: A Christian Paradigm for Classical Learning

Robert Littlejohn and Charles T. Evans

301 – Intermediate

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

W. Bauer & Jessie Wise (comprehensive homeschool manual; very

practical).

The Abolition of Man: How Education Shapes Man’s Sense of Morality by

C.S. Lewis

Miscellaneous – Helpful books for thinking about education and soul

formation. Less philosophical and more practical.

Practicing Affirmation by Sam Crabtree (Focuses on affirming others

biblically).

The Seven Laws of Teaching by John Milton Gregory (Classic text on the

“how to” of teaching).

Ten Ways to Destroy the Imagination of Your Child by Anthony Esolen (An

insightful cultural critique.)

Teaching from Rest: A Homeschooler’s Guide to Unshakeable Peace by

Sarah Mackenzie (practical, rest-focused homeschool encouragement;

warm and relatable for beginners).