…of all the knowledge which a child should get, the knowledge of God is first in importance, and the knowledge of himself, next. – Charlotte Mason Volume 5 p.363 Charlotte intended for Volume 4 to be read by children under the age of sixteen. Her goal was that these students would grow in character from a thorough study of human nature. She titled this … Continue reading Using Volume 4 with Students
These are three helps that I use with First Reading Lessons to aid sight and sound recognition. Buddies.These letter combinations, which I call Letter-Buddies, are often found together in words. They are common enough that it comes in handy to know their sounds.ingedeeth (has two sounds , as in thistle and that)ch (3 sounds but most often ch as in church)sh (put finger to lips … Continue reading Tips on Sounding out Letters
Form 1a= age 7-9 / grade 2-3 Bible * -Old Testament -New Testament Literature -imagination stories like fables, fairy tales, and legends -poetry (read)* History -own country -charts of the lives of people and/or time studied -timeline of the centuries wall display -famous artwork of major people and events studied Geography -maps that correspond with books being read- often history -physical geography … Continue reading Subject List for Form 1a
Form 1b= age 6-8 / grade 1-2 Bible * -Old Testament -New Testament Literature -imagination stories like fables, fairy tales, and legends -poetry (read)* History -own country -child’s own timeline -famous artwork of major people and events Geography -maps that correspond with books being read-often history -physical geography learned outdoors- seasons, weather influences, sun ‘movement’, water movement and its effects, air movement and its effects…. … Continue reading Subject List for Form 1b
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