{"id":2844,"date":"2015-09-08T13:26:35","date_gmt":"2015-09-08T18:26:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/materamabilis.org\/ma\/?page_id=2844"},"modified":"2024-08-18T06:36:40","modified_gmt":"2024-08-18T10:36:40","slug":"online-syllabus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/materamabilis.org\/ma\/level-1b\/online-syllabus\/","title":{"rendered":"Level 1B Syllabus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Scroll to end of syllabus for outline, sample weekly schedules, and 36 week charts for this level.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><div class=\"scbb-content-box scbb-rounded-corners\" style=\"background-color: #f8f6f0\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>General Instructions<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><strong>+ Subjects considered to be essential at this level<\/strong>.\u00a0Other subjects should be included if at all possible to give a broad Charlotte Mason style education.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(N)\u00a0Books\/subjects\u00a0intended for narration.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>* Key curriculum<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; books considered to be key parts of the curriculum are shown in bold type and marked with an asterisk.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Highly Recommended\u00a0materials\/subjects are shown in bold.<\/strong>\u00a0These should be included if possible, but are not essential.<\/p>\n<p><em>Optional extras<\/em>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0optional books and suggestions are shown in italics<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff\">Selections listed in bright blue are alternatives for home educators in the UK<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"scbb-content-box scbb-rounded-corners\" style=\"background-color: #f8f6f0\"><strong>Recommendations for Level IB<\/strong>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><em>At this level most lessons should last around 20 minutes.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Please note that the resources listed here are <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">suggestions<\/span> meant\u00a0<span class=\"UFICommentBody\">to give you a clear picture of\u00a0what is recommended at this level. They are not set in stone.\u00a0If you find a suitable resource that you prefer, please feel free to substitute.<\/span><\/em><\/p><\/div><div class=\"scbb-content-box scbb-rounded-corners\" style=\"background-color: #f8f6f0\">\n<h5><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>RELIGIOUS EDUCATION<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong> +<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Note: In viewing the syllabus and schedule, you will notice that the workload for Term 1 is slightly lighter to allow time for extra Advent reading. If Advent does not fall during the first 12 weeks of your school year, simply adjust your schedule to allow time during Advent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>(1) New Testament<\/strong><em> (2x\/week)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>(N)<\/strong>* <span style=\"color: #8ab9da\"><a style=\"color: #8ab9da\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3gnqCHm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span style=\"color: #017cba\">New Catholic Picture Bible<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span> by Rev. Laurence G.Lovasik\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Term 1<\/strong>: Ch. 1 to 24 (The Annunciation to The Penitent Woman)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Term 2<\/strong>: Ch. 25 to 51 (The Widow&#8217;s Son to Zacchaeus the Publican) &#8211; a little extra to fit in this term, but less catechism lessons required<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Term 3:<\/strong> Ch. 52 to 74 (Entry into Jerusalem to Descent of the Holy Spirit)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">See <a href=\"https:\/\/materamabilis.org\/ma\/subjects\/religion\/level-1b-new-testament\/\">Level 1B New Testament<\/a> schedule<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Recommended Reference Materials:<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nAny children\u2019s Bible encyclopedia (or similar resource), for background information, maps, and pictures of houses, clothing, every day items and locations. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1931709866\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=catholictreas-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=1931709866&amp;linkId=7413390dd41833b2acaf41bc462eda2c&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawEbiKNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHRipsmixSm8jW3ph2B5eIdUoh3i9_IzdhPPGA96XLNQ4J3EKI36beo2OYw_aem_ut5gZYUyOwa8HxPPrRK_1A\">OSV Catholic Encyclopedia for Children<\/a> is one option.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>(2) <\/strong><strong>Catechism<\/strong><em> (weekly)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>(N)<\/strong>*<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/33mqMLe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Faith and Life 1: Our Heavenly Father<\/strong><\/a> (or your preferred Catechism)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Read, narrate and discuss one lesson each week.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Term 1<\/strong>: Lessons 1 to 10 (God is Our Father to The Savior is Born)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Term 2<\/strong>: Lessons 11 to 18 (Three Wise Men Arrive to Jesus Dies for Us)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Term 3<\/strong>: Lessons 19 to 28 (Jesus Goes Back to Heaven to Jesus Will Come Again), and We Go to Mass<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong><em>Optional Extra:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span><em><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/30oQZXW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Faith and Life 1 Activity Book<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color: #000000\">for children who like workbooks.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">(3) <strong>Saints<\/strong> <em>(2x\/week)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>(N)\u00a0*<\/strong><\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/bethlehembooks.com\/once-upon-time-saints-p-486?sku=15-P\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Once Upon a Time Saints<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color: #000000\">and <strong>*<\/strong><\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/bethlehembooks.com\/more-once-upon-time-saints-e-483?sku=32-P\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>More Once Upon a Time Saints<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color: #000000\">by Ethel Marbach Pochocki (Bethlehem Books).<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\">One story to be read aloud and narrated each week.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Term 1<\/strong>: St. Alice to St. Comgall<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Term 2<\/strong>: St. David of Wales to St. Longinus<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Term 3<\/strong>: St. Martha to St. Adauctus<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>*\u00a0<\/strong>MAPWORK &#8211; find the location of each story on a world or European map. Mark it with a numbered sticker. Prepare a key matching each saint to his or her number. Alternatively, use Post-It flags or Map Dots. See:<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/materamabilis.org\/ma\/level-1a\/map-location-key\/\">Map Location Key for Once Upon a Time Saints.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">(4)\u00a0<strong>Liturgical\u00a0Year<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0<strong>Advent<\/strong><em> (2x\/week)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<div>There are many Advent booklists and resources that may be used during the season of Advent. Below are two resources for consideration:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maryellenb.typepad.com\/o_night_divine\/\">O Night Divine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/familyfeastandferia.com\/lityear\/\">Family in Feast and Feria<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"> <\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"scbb-content-box scbb-rounded-corners\" style=\"background-color: #f8f6f0\">\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">MATHEMATICS<\/span> +<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><em>(daily)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>(1)<\/strong> Work through any math program of your choice at a pace appropriate for your child. Short daily lessons lasting 20 minutes (including drill) are recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>(2)<\/strong> Five minutes of daily drill in math facts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Further Resources:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.math-drills.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Math-drills.com<\/a> &#8211; <span style=\"color: #000000\">over 6000 free math worksheets with answer keys<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/xtramath.org\/\">XtraMath<\/a> \u2013 free online help to master basic math facts.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mathmammoth.com\/practice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Math Mammoth Practice Center<\/a> \u2013 another free software to practice basic arithmetic facts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You might like to vary your week by making Friday a fun math day, doing activities and reading <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beholdpublications.com\/wordpress1\/product\/love-of-literature\/\">living math literature<\/a> instead of your usual math scheme.<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/div><div class=\"scbb-content-box scbb-rounded-corners\" style=\"background-color: #f8f6f0\">\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>ENGLISH +<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>(1) <\/strong><strong>Reading <\/strong><em>(daily)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Children learn to read at different ages and at their own pace. A reading program that work wonders for one child may not be at all helpful for another.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Mater Amabilis families have used and\u00a0recommend:<br \/>\n(* <em>programs found particularly useful for (but not limited to) children with dyslexia or similar challenges)<\/em><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/bobbooks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bob Books<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundfoundations.co.uk\/en_US\/product-category\/dancing-bears-en_us\/\"><b>Dancing Bears<\/b><\/a>*<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/cathyduffyreviews.com\/phonics_reading\/explode-the-code.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Explode the Code<\/a>*<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/iseesam.com\/\"><strong>I See Sam<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stonetabletpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Little Angel Reader\u00ae Catholic Phonics Series<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chcweb.com\/product\/little-stories-for-little-folks-catholic-phonics-readers\/\">Little Stories for Little Folks<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.logicofenglish.com\/\">Logic of English<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/a.co\/d\/8iKeoKE\"><b>The Ordinary Parents Guide to Teaching Reading<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/cathyduffyreviews.com\/phonics_reading\/phonics-pathways.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Phonics Pathways<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ourfathershouse.biz\/shopsite_sc\/store\/html\/page16.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sound Beginnings<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/toebytoeusa.com\/\"><strong>Toe by Toe<\/strong><\/a>*<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/a.co\/d\/396OhfH\"><strong>Treadwell Readers<\/strong><\/a> (lessons<a href=\"https:\/\/mylittlerobins.com\/reading-lessons-for-treadwell-readers\/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3iY5ud-gGBKNc79ZK6UAU6-f0jzTghCw68ufqFiE5IPBvhnVAsbrCRqeo_aem_bAWP1wEUzUQZbPvOEC0vcQ\"> option 1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adelectableeducation.com\/downloads\/reading-lessons\/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0Vp5VR_Lz5iVLUvKOo6zm3cgWcwpZmjmoMaII5SQdGVejRQ0ypX9w9xeQ_aem_GN0M4bULP3iPiHmrt3eZEQ\">option 2<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/donpotter.net\/education_pages\/WordMastery.html\"><strong>Word Mastery<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #1829ff\"><strong>UK Alternative<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.phonics4free.org\/mona-mcnee-biog\"><strong>Read With Phonics <\/strong><\/a>by Mona McNee<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreading70sbooks.weebly.com\/story-chest.html\"><strong>Story Chest <\/strong><\/a>reading scheme<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Alternative Resources:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ladybirdeducation.co.uk\/books\/key-words\/\"><strong>Ladybird Key Words Series<\/strong><\/a> (1a to 12b, Peter and Jane) and \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ladybirdeducation.co.uk\/books\/read-it-yourself\/\"><strong>Ladybird Read With Me Series<\/strong><\/a> (1 to 16, Tom and Kate)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>(2) <\/strong><strong>Writing<\/strong> <em>(10 minutes daily)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>(a) Handwriting &#8211; <\/strong>Program of\u00a0your choice. Optional: consider teaching cursive writing first (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.alpha-phonics.com\/cursive.htm?fbclid=IwAR2gYglb3My7OR_X5Q3mDuxILoprzZfjGmqjNXhjLgKG8PQYIcZ1_6I6gDc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">resource here<\/a>).<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\"> <strong>(b) Copywork <\/strong>(Daily)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"scbb-content-box scbb-rounded-corners\" style=\"background-color: #f8f6f0\">\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">LITERATURE<\/span> +<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>(1) Tales<\/strong><em> (weekly)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>(N)<\/strong> Read aloud one tale each week from any book(s) of your choice from the following list:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/31djve7\"><em><strong>English Fairy Tales<\/strong><\/em><\/a> by Joseph Jacobs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/31cQcZ7\"><em><strong>American Tall Tales<\/strong><\/em><\/a> by Mary Pope Osborne<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3gC7d5H\"><em><strong>The Blue Fairy Book<\/strong><\/em><\/a> by Andrew Lang<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3flHZa1\"><strong>The Orchard Book of the Unicorn and Other Magical Animals<\/strong><\/a> by Margaret Mayo (and other books in the same series)<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>The Orchard Book of the Unicorn is also published under the title <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/33HvKCe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mythical Birds and Beasts from Many Lands<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>(2) Fables<\/strong> <em>(weekly)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>(N)\u00a0<\/strong>* <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XoVbEV\"><strong>Aesop&#8217;s Fables <\/strong><\/a>with pictures by Milo Winter. Two fables weekly. Read aloud and narrate. These lend themselves particularly well to narration by drawing or by acting out the fable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>(3) <\/strong><strong>Cl<\/strong><strong>assic Children&#8217;s Literature<\/strong> <em>(ad. lib.)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Choose at least one book from the selection below for each term to read aloud. Not for narration, just read and enjoy!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2EMPGtp\"><em><strong>Charlotte&#8217;s Web<\/strong><\/em><\/a> by E.B.White<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3i7aES9\"><strong>Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner<\/strong><\/a><\/em> by A.A. Milne<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3foeEff\"><em><strong>The Story of Doctor Dolittle<\/strong><\/em><\/a> by Hugh Lofting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Xon9AL\"><em><strong>Mr. Popper&#8217;s Penguins<\/strong><\/em><\/a> by Richard and Florence Atwater<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3i3cvYa\"><em><strong>Just So Stories<\/strong><\/em><\/a> by Rudyard Kipling<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XoX04J\"><em><strong>The Borrowers<\/strong><\/em><\/a> by Mary Norton<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3i3pQzu\"><em><strong>James Herriot&#8217;s Treasury for Children<\/strong><\/em><\/a> by James Herriot<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/33s57S9\"><em><strong>Pippi Longstocking<\/strong><\/em><\/a> by Astrid Lindgren<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>(4) <\/strong><strong>Po<\/strong><strong>etry<\/strong> <em>(weekly)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">*<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/33sKwNc\"><em> <strong>The Harp and the Laurel Wreath <\/strong><\/em><\/a>by Laura Berquist<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/30pgM1O\"><strong>When We Were Very Young <\/strong><\/a><\/em>and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3k7j11O\"><em><strong>Now We Are Six<\/strong><\/em><\/a> by A.A. Milne\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"scbb-content-box scbb-rounded-corners\" style=\"background-color: #f8f6f0\">\n\n\n\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">HISTORY<\/span> +<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">This will be the first year of a three-year-long course in the history of your own nation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Option 1- Introduction to American History<\/strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><em>(2x\/week)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>(N)\u00a0<\/strong><strong>* <a href=\"https:\/\/a.co\/d\/iDISpp5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">This Country of Ours<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>by H.E. Marshall <a href=\"http:\/\/materamabilis.org\/ma\/this-country-of-ours-by-h-e-marshall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(Notes on This Country of Ours)<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px\">See also: <a href=\"https:\/\/materamabilis.org\/ma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mater-Amabilis-This-Country-of-Ours-Study-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">This Country of Ours Study Guide<\/a> by Jill Papsdorf<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong><\/strong><strong>(N)\u00a0<\/strong>* <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/setonbooks.com\/social-studies\/1742-the-catholic-faith-comes-to-the-americas-key-in-book.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Catholic Faith Comes to the Americas<\/a><\/strong> by Illeen Reninger<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Recommended additional book<\/strong> each term, to be read aloud at your own pace.\u00a0See additional <a href=\"http:\/\/materamabilis.org\/ma\/subjects\/history\/introhistorytcoo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">schedule<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/materamabilis.org\/ma\/subjects\/history\/introhistorytcoo\/further-reading-american-history-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">suggestions for further reading<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><em><strong>Optional Extra:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/a.co\/d\/7vicFCF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Everything You Need to Know About American History Homework<\/a><\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Charts, maps, timelines, and short summaries of important facts about American history.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong>UK Option 2:\u00a0Introduction to British History<\/strong><em>(2x\/week)<\/em><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong>(N)<\/strong>\u00a0*\u00a0<strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/31ssR63\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Our Island Story<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"color: #333333\">by H.E.Marshall \u00a0(<a style=\"color: #333333\" href=\"http:\/\/materamabilis.org\/ma\/lesson-plans-and-schedules\/history\/introduction-to-british-history\/our-an-island-story-by-h-e-marshall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Why this book? <\/a><a style=\"color: #333333\" href=\"http:\/\/materamabilis.org\/ma\/lesson-plans-and-schedules\/history\/introduction-to-british-history\/our-an-island-story-by-h-e-marshall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notes on Our Island Story<\/a>)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong>(N)<\/strong>*\u00a0<a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"http:\/\/materamabilis.org\/ma\/our-ladys-dowry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Our Lady\u2019s Dowry<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #000000\">by Kathryn Faulkner.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Recommended additional book<\/strong> each term, to be read aloud at your own pace.\u00a0See additional\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000\" href=\"http:\/\/materamabilis.org\/ma\/introduction-to-british-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">schedule<\/a>, suggestions for\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000\" href=\"http:\/\/materamabilis.org\/ma\/further-reading-british-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">further reading<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000\" href=\"http:\/\/materamabilis.org\/ma\/lesson-plans-and-schedules\/history\/introduction-to-british-history\/bh-lesson-plans-2\/\">British History Reading Plans<\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p><\/div><div class=\"scbb-content-box scbb-rounded-corners\" style=\"background-color: #f8f6f0\">\n<h5><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>GEOGRAPHY AND EARTH STUDIES<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><em>(3x\/week, plus mapwork)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Note: Please read our\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/materamabilis.org\/ma\/helps\/geography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">introduction to geography study and the Charlotte Mason method<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(1) <\/strong><strong>Family Geography<\/strong> (48 lessons)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">(a) Draw a family tree, going back to your child&#8217;s great-grandparents (or further if you wish). Include on the family tree the place of birth and main places of residence of each member. Look at family photos showing these places. Locate and mark them on maps. (4 lessons)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">Choose three of these places for further study. Some suggested activities: look at maps of each area; read about and look at pictures of the area or country; find out about nearby towns, cities and any important geographical or historical sites; discuss any special features of the area and any aspects of its history which have had an impact on family members; learn something about any local saints; sample local foods. Allow six to eight lessons for each place. Talk to older relatives about places they have been and historical events they have lived through. (20 lessons)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><em>Optional Extra:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XnyJMo\"><em><strong> My Family Tree Workbook: Genealogy for Beginners <\/strong><\/em><\/a>by Rosemary A. Chorzempa. This workbook includes space for information about immigrant ancestors, ancestral homelands and personal geography pages as well as for basic genealogical information. Useful for those who would find some written structure helpful or for older children joining this study. Aimed at an older age group, so if used with a Level 1B child expect to do the writing for the child.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>(b)<\/strong> Choose six places you and your husband (or wife) have visited. For each place: locate and mark on a map; plot your journey on a map; look at photos and souvenirs; look at pictures in a guidebook or other book about the area; discuss geographical features of the area (hills, mountains, islands, rivers, lakes, sea, woodland, forest, marshes and so on). You could also try special foods from each area. Allow four lessons for each place. (24 lessons)<\/p>\n<p><strong>(2) <\/strong><strong>E<\/strong><strong>arth Studies &#8211; Rivers and Oceans<\/strong>\u00a0(24 lessons)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">*\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/4018082-rivers-and-oceans\"><strong>Rivers and Oceans: Geography Facts and Experiments<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0by Barbara Taylor\u00a0(<em>previously part of the out of print book\u00a0<strong>The Earth:The Geography of Our World<\/strong>\u00a0by Barbara Taylor -ISBN: 0753454254<\/em>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">See full <a href=\"http:\/\/materamabilis.org\/ma\/subjects\/geography-2\/level-1b-rivers-and-oceans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">list of lessons<\/a>, most of which involve practical and outdoor activities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Recommended Reference Material:\u00a0<\/strong>Any suitable atlas.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong><span style=\"color: #1829ff\">Recommended UK option:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3i3A9Ua\"><em>The Oxford Junior Atlas<\/em><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>(3)<\/strong> <strong>Map Work<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">Mark locations for each of the saints read about this year on a map. Find places mentioned in history studies.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><div class=\"scbb-content-box scbb-rounded-corners\" style=\"background-color: #f8f6f0\">\n<h5><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>NATURE STUDY<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><em>(weekly)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>(1)<\/strong> Take at least one nature walk each week<\/p>\n<p><em>Many of these can take place in the context of the practical lessons in Geography and Earth Studies.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>(2)<\/strong> Begin a nature journal.<\/p>\n<p><b>Study of North American Animal Life, Landscapes, and Ecosystems &#8211; <\/b><b><\/b><i><\/i><i>A year\u2019s study of the natural world with a two term emphasis on tide pools.<\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Pagoo\u00a0<\/b>by Holling C. Holling<\/li>\n<li><b>Nature Anatomy<\/b> by Julia Rothman &#8211; <i>This gorgeous book offers hundreds of beautiful pieces of art illustrating countless concepts, collections, and observations throughout the natural world. We have scheduled it to accompany the science and geography lessons throughout Level 1. It is not essential, but as a single book, it does a lot of heavy lifting!<\/i><\/li>\n<li><b>Ocean Anatomy<\/b> by Julia Rothman &#8211; <i>If you love Nature Anatomy, you might like using Ocean Anatomy to accompany your studies of Tidepool Life in Terms 2 and 3 <\/i><\/li>\n<li><b>Crinkleroot\u2019s Guide to Knowing Animal Habitats<\/b> by Jim Arnosky &#8211; <i>Out of print but available as a kindle book, this book gives an overview of all the habitats covered in Term 1.<\/i><\/li>\n<li><b>Lots of Library Books! <\/b><i>An extensive list of nature books accompanies the plans for Term 1. Use what is available to you.<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Optional Extra Reading<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livingbookpress.com\/product\/the-burgess-seashore-book-for-children\/?lbp=2828\"><b>The Burgess Seashore Book<\/b><\/a>\u00a0by Thornton Burgess\u00a0(spread throughout the year at approximately a chapter a week)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">See <a href=\"http:\/\/materamabilis.org\/ma\/level-1b-nature-study\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">schedule of lessons<\/a> for Level 1B Nature Study<\/p>\n<p>See also:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/materamabilis.org\/ma\/nature-study\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notes on Nature Study<\/a>\u00a0<\/p><\/div><div class=\"scbb-content-box scbb-rounded-corners\" style=\"background-color: #f8f6f0\">\n<h5><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>FOREIGN LANGUAGE<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><em>(weekly &#8211; foreign language at this level is optional)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Option 1 &#8211; Spanish<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">* <a href=\"https:\/\/setonbooks.com\/spanish\/336-learn-spanish-with-grace-workbook.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Learn Spanish With Grace<\/strong><\/a> by Miriam Alvarez Gallaher could be used alongside older siblings if desired.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong>UK Option 2 &#8211; French<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #1829ff\">* <a style=\"color: #1829ff\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/33nMT42\"><strong>Skoldo French Elementary Book<\/strong><\/a><\/span> (introduction to basic French vocabulary)<br \/>\nIf you decide to start French at this stage you will find that all the vocabulary and songs in the Elementary Book are repeated in Book 1. This makes it ideal if a child wants to work alongside a sibling who is using Book 1. It also provides a jumpstart into French for young children.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Optional Extra Resources<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">Simple bilingual books can often be found at the library. Familiar pre-school books work well for this.\u00a0DVDs often have French as a language option &#8211; watch a favorite DVD in French.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><div class=\"scbb-content-box scbb-rounded-corners\" style=\"background-color: #f8f6f0\">\n<h5><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>MUSIC APPRECIATION<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><em>(weekly)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Use this year to introduce your child to classical music. Choose from the suggestions for suitable music below, or feel free to add any family favorites. See <a href=\"https:\/\/materamabilis.org\/ma\/subjects\/music-appreciation\/\">Music Appreciation<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2DuQe6q\"><em><strong>Young Person&#8217;s Guide to the Orchestra<\/strong><\/em><\/a> by Benjamin Britten<\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3i11kPC\"><strong>Carnival of the Animals<\/strong><\/a><\/em> by Saint-Saens<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3k7bKiE\"><em><strong>Peter and the Wolf<\/strong><\/em><\/a> by Prokofiev<\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3i3BqKY\"><strong>The Sorcerer&#8217;s Apprentice<\/strong><\/a><\/em> by Paul Dukas\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"scbb-content-box scbb-rounded-corners\" style=\"background-color: #f8f6f0\">\n\n<h5><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">PICTURE STUDY<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><em>(weekly)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>* <strong>Come Look With Me Series<\/strong> by Gladys Blizzard &#8211; choose any three books:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/31bnJDa\"><em><strong>Enjoying Art With Children<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3i0ICrk\"><em><strong>Exploring Landscape Art With Children<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2D5lHfP\"><em><strong>Animals in Art<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Dyp5Qg\"><em><strong>World of Play<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These books include some background information together with some points to look for in each picture.\u00a0Study one picture each week.<\/p>\n<p>See also: <a href=\"http:\/\/materamabilis.org\/ma\/picture-study\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notes on Picture Study<\/a>\u00a0<\/p><\/div><div class=\"scbb-content-box scbb-rounded-corners\" style=\"background-color: #f8f6f0\">\n<h5><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>ART<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><em>(2x\/week )<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Art activities suggested by the Parents Union School for children of this age included painting and drawing with watercolors, chalks and pastels. Suggested subjects included drawing from nature (autumn leaves, berries, wild animals) and illustrations of stories from the set reading.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2VJRKYI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Discovering Great Artists<\/a><\/strong> by Mary Ann Kohl and Kim Solga -lots of art projects in the style of great artists. All projects are given a rating for both difficulty and the amount of preparation required.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/31L0K3w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oxford First Book of Art<\/a><\/strong> by Gillian Wolfe \u2013 looks at many different aspects of art, with each double page spread having a different theme. For each theme there are pictures of various works of art, questions to help children focus on the pictures and a suggested art activity.<\/li>\n<li>Usborne Activities: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/33imNiZ\"><em><strong>What Shall I Draw?<\/strong><\/em><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3hZR4qM\"><em><strong>What Shall I Paint?<\/strong><\/em><\/a> by Ray Gibson\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"scbb-content-box scbb-rounded-corners\" style=\"background-color: #f8f6f0\">\n\n<h5><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>MUSIC<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><em>(daily)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>(1) Singing\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">Learn two new songs and two new hymns of your choice each term.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><em><strong>Optional Resources:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3dZeSbM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wee Sing America<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/38u84lE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The American Song Treasury: 100 Favorites<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@ChildrenoftheOpenAir\"><strong>Children of the Open Air<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>(2) <strong>Instrument <\/strong><em>(optional)<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">The Parents Union School recommended starting piano at this age. If you have a piano or keyboard available, a good beginners piano program that can be used independently is the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/38wYe2f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bastien Piano Series<\/a><\/strong>, starting with <strong>Bastien Piano for the Young Beginner Primers A and B<\/strong>. \u00a0Another (Catholic) option is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Alan.Jemison.Music\/\">Alan Jemison<\/a>&#8216;s <strong>Beginning at the Piano<\/strong> books.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">A simpler alternative is to start learning to play the recorder. A good starting point is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pennygardner.com\/Nine-Note_Recorder_Method\/nine-note_recorder_method.html\">Penny Gardner&#8217;s Nine Note Recorder Method.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong><em>Optional Extra:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/39PZoGK\"><em>Usborne Book of Easy Recorder Tunes<\/em><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"scbb-content-box scbb-rounded-corners\" style=\"background-color: #f8f6f0\">\n\n\n\n<h5><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>PRACTICAL WORK<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><em>(daily)<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Help in house and yard (garden).<\/li>\n<li>Work on learning a practical craft or skill of your choice. 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