The Lost Tools of Learning

The Lost Tools of Learning

Letter from a Homeschooler #1

Elias Venn is looking for a foundational practice

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Brandon Hendrickson
Oct 31, 2026
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Hey, all! Last month in Letter to a Homeschooler #1, I explained how to anchor an Egan education in one or more daily practices. Today, as a treat for paid subscribers, I’m sharing the first letter I received from Elias Venn.

There’s nothing load-bearing here—you can find all that in my response—but you’ll learn more about my eccentric correspondent.

And look out for more questions and answers about Egan homeschooling in the coming weeks!

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