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Christopher Columbus in Poetry and Art

Christopher Columbus in Poetry and Art:
For reading, picture study, dictation, recitation and copy work  


Living Books press; ebook; 25 pp.

Packed with art reproductions, photographs, poetry and quotes from the life and times of Christopher Columbus, this book is a must for any study of the great explorer. Many of the poems and reproductions are from little known sources. Guidelines for copywork, recitation, and dictation are included.

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Italics: Beautiful handwriting for children

Italics: Beautiful handwriting for children 

Penny Gardner
Living Books press; Paperback; 101 pp.

We have tried many writing programs; none have matched this elegantly simple and affordable handbook. It contains italic handwriting instruction within a Charlotte Mason framework, an overview of steps in teaching handwriting to children, can be used at all grade levels, and has lessons and practice in basic italics and cursive italics as well as quotes for copy work.

$12.00
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LBC Nature Journal

LBC Nature Journal

Living Books Curriculum; ebook; 90 pp
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It's all in one place! A guide to nature journaling and a template for creating your own journal. This 90-page book follows Charlotte Mason's guidelines, has a 36-week nature journal template, inlcudes tips, suggestions, a bird, tree and mammal observation list and food for thought on the many ways nature study enriches your child's life.

Contains:
Introduction to Nature Study
Finding Delight in Nature Study
Charlotte Mason on Nature Study and "Nature-Diaries"
Better Nature Journaling
Dry Brush Technique for Nature Journals
Instrutions for a Nature Journal
36-week Nature Journal Template
Bird List
Tree List
Mammal List
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$18.00
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Teaching Less

Teaching Less
While Your Child Learns More
An Introduction to Charlotte Mason education

Living Books Curriculum; ebook; 42 pp
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Want a simple guide to Charlotte Mason-style education? This book is it. You will enjoy an easy-to-follow introduction to the use of Charlotte Mason's principles in your homeschool. This step-by-step book will show you how you and your child can to use living books as a means of self-education. Includes an explanation of the Seven Keys™ and Six Tools™ of a Charlotte Mason education, an overview of each subject and
articles on narration, living books and planning a CM day and much more.
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Growing Strong and Healthy

Growing Strong and Healthy

J. Mace Andress
Living Books Curriculum; ebook; 104 pp.

This wonderful ten-lesson study is a good to the basics of good health and is just right for the elementary years. It covers such topics as: What are growth helpers? What is a healthy breakfast? What happens to our food after we eat it? What is good posture? This book is provided free on the Grade One Resource CD for those who purchase either the Grade One Teaching Guide or the Grade One Complete curriculum  package.
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COPYWORK AND RECITATION
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Quotations from Shakespeare's Plays

Quotations from Shakespeare's Plays
For Copywork, Recitation, and Discussion

Living Books Curriculum; ebook; 40 pp
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A compendium of quotes from Shakespeare's most well-known plays for copywork, recitation, and discussion assembled by Edith Nesbit. The quotes are arranged by topic making it easy to find just the right one. Also included: an article on recitation and on transcription (copywork) by Charlotte Mason, lined copywork pages. Imitaing the highest quality literature, such as Shakespeare's produces an aility to think more clearly, speak more expressively and a treasure for your child's heart to ponder.
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PICTURE STUDY
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Three Renaissance Artists

Three Renaissance Artists:
Michelangelo, daVinci, and Raphael

Living Books Curriculu; ebook; 39 pp
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Michelangelo, daVinci, and Raphael, three of the Renaissance's truly great artists, are explored in this gentle guide. Enjoy 15 of the greatest works of art ever produced, each a high-quality reproduction which can be printed in color or enjoyed on your computer. Also included are suggestions for picture study according to the methods of Charlotte Mason and a biography of each artist, suited for school-age children along with explanations of their works.
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Great Moments in Early American History

Great Moments in Early American History
Ten reproductions by J.L.G. Ferris for History and Picture Study

Living Books Curriculum; ebook; 19 pp.

Beginning in 1890, historical painter J.L.G. Ferris created a series of scenes portraying America's past from the early colonies to drafting the Constitution and election of George Washington, the first president of the newly formed union. This set is perfect to use for picture study while studying Colonial and Revolutionary War American history. Contains a biography of J.L.G. Ferris, notes on each of the reproductions of and an article, "Enjoying Picture Study".
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NARRATION NOTEBOOKS™
Narration Notebooks™ are an exclusive product of Living Books Curriculum. Each notebook provides attractive note pages and original art or illustrations for a specific living book for your child to enter written narrations. Each book comes with complete instructions. Watch for more to come!
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Narration Notebook

Narration Notebook:
Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare

Living Books Curriculum; ebook; 68 pp
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The Narration Notebook™ from Living Books Curriculum is especially designed for Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare by Edith Nesbit. Each play retold in Nesbit's book is represented with the original illustrations and lined pages. Your child will enjoy the ability to produce a written narration of each of the Bard's plays and have his own book to treasure when completed. Suggestions for narration are provided. Can be printed in color or black and white.
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The Children's Literary Digest
Children's Digest

The Children's Literary Digest
Volume 1: Golden Apples and Wings



Living Books Press; PDF download; 34 pp.

 

A collection of living stories, poems, games, and other delights of childhood in magazine format. Perfect for ages 7 and up and a wonderful way to introduce children to the best of fiction, poetry, and non-fiction. Each volume includes games that any child can play.

Contents:
Travel—A poem, by Robert Louis Stevenson
The Three Golden Apples, by Nathaniel Hawthorne
The Stork and the Crane: A Fable, by Howard Pyle
The Stork’s Vocation—A poem, by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Birds and Their Families, by Prof. W.K. Brooks
Games from My Book of Indoor Games
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Christmas Children's Digest

The Children's Literary Digest
Christmas in Every Heart

A special Christmas issue
Living Books Press; PDF download; 38 pp.

A Christmas collection to warm your heart and remind you of Christmas long ago.

Contents:
The Three Kings of Cologne—Poem by Rachel Field
Christmas Every Day—Story by William Dean Howells
The Christmas Story According to the Gospel of Luke—Scripture
Chrystmasse of Olde—Song from early English
King Olaf’s Christmas—Poem by William Wadsworth Longfellow
Historic Christmases of Long Ago by John Ashton
A Visit from St. Nicholas—Story in Verse by C. Clement Moore
The Shoemaker and the Elves—Household Stories by the Brothers Grimm
Games from My Book of Indoor Games
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