cpu references
general
cpu
references
for the children
- Brio Magazine (for teen girls)
- Clubhouse Magazine (ages 8-12)
- Clubhouse Jr. Magazine (ages 3-7)
- Adventures in Odyssey – The Truth Chronicles from Focus on the Family
- A Complete Classical Christian School Reading List: Grades 1-8 from the Gospel CoalitionÂ
- The Ology: Ancient Truths, Ever New by Mary Machowski and Andy McGuire
- WORLDkids Magazine
- Who is Jesus? Forty Pictures to Share with Your Family by Kate and Joe Hox
- Real Cool History For Kids
- Kids on the Square
podcasts
- BaseCamp Live
- Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast
- Foundations – Ruth and Troy Simons
- Intentional Family – Jefferson Bethke & Jon Tyson
- Edengrove Presents: God’s Big Story
- Raising Boys and Girls with Sissy Goff and David Thomas
- Classical Christian Education with Dr. Timothy Dernlan​​

Classical Christian Education
Articles
- The Good Soil Report– by The Classical Difference
- “The Lost Tools of Learning” by Dorothy Sayers
- Cultivating the Affections by Circe Institute
- How to Raise Readers in Thirty-Five Steps by Brad East
Videos
- What is Classical Education by Dr. Christopher Perrin
- The Fear of the Lord and the Beginning of Education – Alistair Begg
- What Sets Christian Education Apart? – John Piper
- Teaching for Virtue by Hillsdale College
- An Introduction to Classical Christian Education by Dr. Christopher Perrin​​
Books
- The Liberal Arts Tradition: A Philosophy of Christian Classical Education (Third Edition) by Ravi Jain, Kevin Clark
- You Are What You Love: The Spiritual Power of Habit by James K.A. Smith
Online “course”
- ParentU at ClassicalU.com

Shepherding a Child’s Heart
Videos
- Parents, This is What Your Children Need Most– with David Platt
books
- Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms by Justin Whitmel Earley
- Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp
- Parenting by Paul David Tripp
- Don’t Make Me Count to Three by Ginger Hubbard
- The Intentional Father: A Practical Guide to Raise Sons of Courage and Character by Jon Tyson
- Family Discipleship: Leading Your Home through Time, Moments, and Milestones by Matt Chandler and Adam Griffin
- Praying the Scriptures for Your Children 20th Anniversary Edition: Discover How to Pray God’s Purpose for Their Lives by Jodie Berndt
- Praying for Boys: Asking God for the Things They Need Most by Brooke McGlothlin
- Praying for Girls: Asking God for the Things They Need Most by Terri Lynne Underwood
- Making Children Mind without Losing Yours by Kevin Leman
resources to use with students
- Parenting with Scripture: A Topical Guide for Teachable Moments by Kara Durbin
- Foundations: 12 Biblical Truths to Shape a Family by Ruth Chou Simons
- Our 24 Family Ways: A Family Devotional Guide by Clay Clarkson
- Big Truths for Young Hearts: Teaching and Learning from the Greatness of God by Bruce Ware

Wisdom in Technology
Organizations/websites
books
- Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt
- The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place by Andy Crouch
- 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You by Tony Reinke
- Screen Kids: 5 Relational Skills Every Child Needs in a Tech-Driven World by Gary Chapman and Arlene Pellicane
- The Enchanted Hour: The Miraculous Power of Reading Aloud in the Age of Distraction by Megan Cox Gurdon
resources to use with students
- Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today’s Young Kids by Kristen Jensen
- Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr.: A Simple Plan to Protect Young Minds by Kristen Jensen
- God Made All of Me by Justin and Lindsey Holcomb

Biblical Worldview
Books
- Biblical Worldview: What it is, Why it Matters, and How to Shape the Worldview of the Next Generation by Josh Mulvihill
- Mama Bear Apologeticsâ„¢: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies by Hillary Morgan Ferrer
- Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality: Empowering Your Kids To Understand and Live Out God’s Design by Hillary Morgan Ferrer
- Grounded In Grace: Helping Kids Build Their Identity in Christ by Jonathan Holmes
Articles
- How to Cultivate a Biblical Worldview by Focus on the Family
Questions?
Julie Fenton, CPU Coordinator
jfenton@westsideacademy.org
articles on classical christian education
Well-Prepared
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The Shepherd Teacher
I was thrilled to be invited back a second time to speak at the Association of Classical Christian Schools’ Repairing the Ruins...