If you prefer a full curriculum by grade, you might try Charlotte Mason Study which is Charlotte's original program. We will share her exact time-tables and booklists in a grade-by-grade format. Any deviations will be indicated. Form I is to be spread over a 2-year span (B indicates year 1 and A indicates year 2) with the advantage of books being purchased every two years, a cost savings. If you have children in grades 1 - 3, you can begin Form 1; books are at a higher level.
BIBLE LESSONS.
In all cases the Bible text must be read and narrated first.
A & B The Bible for the Young, by Dr. Paterson Smyth (S.P.C.K., Vol. III., P.N.E.U. Office, 1/6): (a) Joshua and Judges, Lessons 1-8, ( b ) St. Mark's Gospel, Lesson 1-8. Teacher to prepare beforehand: in teaching, read the Bible passages once and get the children to narrate; add such comments (see Paterson Smyth) as will bring the passages home to the children. Children might use Bible Atlas (S.P.C.K., 1/3). The Children s Book of Prayers, by S. B. Macy (Longmans', 9d.). [1]
Sunday reading (optional):
A A Book of Golden Deeds, by Charlotte Yonge (Macmillan, 2/-), pp. 148-299.
B Mrs. Gatty's Parables from Nature (Dent, 2/6), or, The Child's Book of Saints (Dent, 2/6), may be used.
A & B Sidelights on the Bible, by Mrs. Brightwen (R.T.S., 3/-). The Wonderful Prayer, by G. Hollis (S.P.C.K., 2/6).
In all cases the Bible text must be read and narrated first.
A & B The Bible for the Young, by Dr. Paterson Smyth (S.P.C.K., Vol. III., P.N.E.U. Office, 1/6): (a) Joshua and Judges, Lessons 1-8, ( b ) St. Mark's Gospel, Lesson 1-8. Teacher to prepare beforehand: in teaching, read the Bible passages once and get the children to narrate; add such comments (see Paterson Smyth) as will bring the passages home to the children. Children might use Bible Atlas (S.P.C.K., 1/3). The Children s Book of Prayers, by S. B. Macy (Longmans', 9d.). [1]
Sunday reading (optional):
A A Book of Golden Deeds, by Charlotte Yonge (Macmillan, 2/-), pp. 148-299.
B Mrs. Gatty's Parables from Nature (Dent, 2/6), or, The Child's Book of Saints (Dent, 2/6), may be used.
A & B Sidelights on the Bible, by Mrs. Brightwen (R.T.S., 3/-). The Wonderful Prayer, by G. Hollis (S.P.C.K., 2/6).
WRITING.
A New Handwriting, * by M. M. Bridges* (P.N.E.U. Office, sd. each card; instructions 6d.) : card 1, lines 3 and 4; card 3, lines 3 and 4. One letters to be mastered each lesson. Teacher study instructions. Transcribe from reading books, and write letters and words from dictation as well as from copy (see Home Education, p. 234).
A New Handwriting, * by M. M. Bridges* (P.N.E.U. Office, sd. each card; instructions 6d.) : card 1, lines 3 and 4; card 3, lines 3 and 4. One letters to be mastered each lesson. Teacher study instructions. Transcribe from reading books, and write letters and words from dictation as well as from copy (see Home Education, p. 234).
TALES.
Three Fairy Tales. Andersen's Fairy Tales or Grimm's Fairy Tales. (both, Oxford Press, 1/6, or Dent, 2/6), may be used. Three Fables. Aesop’s Fables (Murray, / 26). [2]
Three Fairy Tales. Andersen's Fairy Tales or Grimm's Fairy Tales. (both, Oxford Press, 1/6, or Dent, 2/6), may be used. Three Fables. Aesop’s Fables (Murray, / 26). [2]
ENGLISH HISTORY.
Our lsland Story,* Vol. I., by H. E. Marshall (Jack, 3/3); first half of book. A second lesson to be taken on Saturday (9:20-9:40). [3]
Our lsland Story,* Vol. I., by H. E. Marshall (Jack, 3/3); first half of book. A second lesson to be taken on Saturday (9:20-9:40). [3]
GEOGRAPHY.
A Ambleside Geography Book 1 and Book 2: 6 map questions before reading letter press, then reading and narration; no additional matter should be introduced. Philip's Atlas of Comparative Geography (3/6). Children to be able to tell about 6 places father and mother have visited. Pace and make plans of schoolroom, distance to front gate, and 10 yards on each side of 4 roads. Suitable tests under P.U.S. Scouting (See Parent's Review, June 1920).
B Ambleside Geography Book 1 by Charlotte Mason. The World at Home (Nelson 5/-, out of print) or How the World Travels by A. Methley (Gardner Darton, 2/-), pp. 1-40. Make in tray of sand (or see June P.R.) islands, isthmuses, straits, mountains, lakes.
A Ambleside Geography Book 1 and Book 2: 6 map questions before reading letter press, then reading and narration; no additional matter should be introduced. Philip's Atlas of Comparative Geography (3/6). Children to be able to tell about 6 places father and mother have visited. Pace and make plans of schoolroom, distance to front gate, and 10 yards on each side of 4 roads. Suitable tests under P.U.S. Scouting (See Parent's Review, June 1920).
B Ambleside Geography Book 1 by Charlotte Mason. The World at Home (Nelson 5/-, out of print) or How the World Travels by A. Methley (Gardner Darton, 2/-), pp. 1-40. Make in tray of sand (or see June P.R.) islands, isthmuses, straits, mountains, lakes.
NATURAL HISTORY (including work for the holidays). [4]
A & B Keep a Nature Notebook (P.N.E.U. Office, 6d, and see Home Education) [5]. Find and describe (a) six wild fruits; watch, if possible, and describe (b) ten birds, (c) five other animals. The Changing Year by F.M. Haines (Wadsworth 3/-), or, Countryside Rambles by W.S. Burneaux. Furneaux's A Nature Study Guide (Longman's 6/6) may be used for special studies and for reference. See also Scouting Tests in Nature Lore: Parents' Review, June 1920.
A & B Keep a Nature Notebook (P.N.E.U. Office, 6d, and see Home Education) [5]. Find and describe (a) six wild fruits; watch, if possible, and describe (b) ten birds, (c) five other animals. The Changing Year by F.M. Haines (Wadsworth 3/-), or, Countryside Rambles by W.S. Burneaux. Furneaux's A Nature Study Guide (Longman's 6/6) may be used for special studies and for reference. See also Scouting Tests in Nature Lore: Parents' Review, June 1920.
[1] Indicates a substitution was made as the original was not found; please advise otherwise.
[2] Three per term or nine per year.
[3] May be substituted by American history.
[4] Natural history is a domain of inquiry involving organisms, including animals, fungi, and plants, in their natural environment, leaning more towards observational than experimental methods of study. A person who studies natural history is called a naturalist or natural historian.
[5] A notebook designed for this assignment.
[2] Three per term or nine per year.
[3] May be substituted by American history.
[4] Natural history is a domain of inquiry involving organisms, including animals, fungi, and plants, in their natural environment, leaning more towards observational than experimental methods of study. A person who studies natural history is called a naturalist or natural historian.
[5] A notebook designed for this assignment.