Skill Subject Resources
Dictation
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Charlotte Mason Prepared Dictation PDF of AMITL Blog Article
The Dictation Spelling Book II
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Handwriting
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The New Handwriting for Teachers -Bridges-Google Books PDF
Getty-Dubay Italics Handwriting Series
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Transcription -copywork, copybooks & commonplace books
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"A Survey of Charlotte Mason's Transcription" PDF of a blog article
"Commonplace Books" Link to a blog article
Reader Suggestions for Children
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Treadwell Readers and Teachers' Guide
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Resources for Reading and Phonics
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Sam Books -Beginning Reader Booklets
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Articles from Parents' Review on Reading:
An Essay on the Teaching of Reading
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Narration
Narrating is a foundational component of a Charlotte Mason education. It is also one of the more misunderstood components. To fully understand narration as it will be used in this curriculum, it is important to read most of the articles at the blog on this site.
Grammar Resources
First Grammar Lessons [Charlotte Mason]
Early Lessons in English Grammar [Parents' Review article -for notes, see blog article]
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Books by Ruth Heller:
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Kites Sail High: A Book About Verbs
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Many Luscious Lollipops: A Book About Adjectives
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Merry-Go-Round: A Book About Nouns
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Up, Up and Away: A Book About Adverbs
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Behind the Mask: A Book About Prepositions
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A Cache of Jewels: And Other Collective Nouns
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Mine! All Mine!: A Book About Pronouns
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Fantastic! Wow! And Unreal!: A Book About Interjections and Conjunctions
Punctuation Takes a Vacation by Robin Pulver
Eats, Shoots and Leaves by Lynne Truss -Companion Guide
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Foreign Languages Resources
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French
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L'Art de Dire: K-3 I have not used this.
L'Art de Lire: 3-8 There are 6 books/levels. We loved this series.
L'Art d'Ecrire: 9+ We are just beginning this book.
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3 Levels
I adapt and adjust this curriculum. We are currently using the beginner level.
French children's stories with audio component.
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A book of French fables used in Form II which can be acted out.
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These books are based on Gouin's method of teaching languages. I have not seen or used these books myself yet.
French book used in Form II, PNEU programs.
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Un, Deux, Trois: First French Rhymes
A collection of traditional French rhymes through song by Opal Dunn. This would be especially nice in the Foundation level, but is certainly helpful for all elementary-aged children.
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Introduction to French Poetry: A Dual-Language Book
A collection of French poems with English translations edited by Stanley Appelbaum -helpful for upper school students.
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Selected Fables: A Dual-Language Book
A collection of French fables by Jean de La Fontaine with English translation edited by Stanley Appelbaum -helpful for Lower School A and upper school students.
German
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German children's stories with audio component.
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German book used in Form III, PNEU programs.
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These books are based on Gouin's method of teaching languages. I have not seen or used these books myself yet.
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Italian
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Italian children's stories with audio component.
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Spanish
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3 Levels
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Spanish children's stories with audio component.
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These books are based on Gouin's method of teaching languages. I have not seen or used these books myself yet.
Latin
The following resources can all be purchased through Memoria Press -linked above.
Latina Christiana I and II: I have used Latina Christiana I and we did not care for it too much.
Henle Latin: We used part of the first text. I did like it but the Form series (see below) was designed to redo and expand on it. I do like having the translation work.
Form series: First Form-Fourth Form Latin: My older daughter completed the first book and we have the second book. She liked this series above Henle and Latina Christina.
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Wheelock's Latin: We have not used this book, nor do I have it. I have heard that it is good text.
