Shakespeare: His Work’s Role in Programs -both Charlotte Mason & A Mind in the Light
William Shakespeare, also known as “Bard of Avon”, is so well known to us that we often refer to him by his last name only. Adding new...
Should Fairyland be Safe?
“It is the mark of a good fairy-story, of the higher or more complete kind, that however wild its events, however fantastic or terrible...
Thoughts on "The Art of Book Reading"
“The Art of Book Reading” is a two part article written by Mrs. A Coumont in the Parents’ Review. Mrs. Coumont discusses the importance...
Literature, Concentric Circles and a Current Example
I've written before about the structure of the literature selections in this curriculum, comparing that structure to the concentric...
A Well-Constructed Literature Program
This curriculum is designed with the idea that the majority of the literature will be read aloud by the teacher for at least the first...
Classical Lessons for The Little White Horse
I read The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge with both of my daughters, but created this guide as I shared it with my younger...
Creating the Literature Core
I've arranged the list of books for each year in this curriculum in order of increasing difficulty so that first a core is built and for...
