Unlock creativity and wonder in your homeschool with “Anthropomorphism,” a Charlotte Mason curriculum blending literature, art, and nature!
Bring Stories to Life with “Anthropomorphism”: A Unique Charlotte Mason Curriculum
Have you ever noticed how animals, plants, and even objects take on human traits in the stories we love? From cheerful mice in fairy tales to wise trees in poetry, anthropomorphism has enchanted readers for generations. Now, you can bring this timeless literary device into your homeschool with Anthropomorphism, a Charlotte Mason-inspired curriculum designed to spark imagination and deepen understanding.
This curriculum explores the art of storytelling through the lens of anthropomorphism, blending literature, nature study, and creative writing. Your students will meet memorable characters like Aesop’s clever foxes, explore personification in classic poetry, and get creative with an adorable animal handicraft and art lesson. Each day’s lesson is infused with Charlotte Mason’s principles of living books, narration, and gentle guidance, making learning a joyful adventure.
Perfect for homeschooling families looking to combine creativity with literary analysis, Anthropomorphism will inspire your children to see the world with fresh eyes. Whether it’s discovering the life lessons hidden in fables or sketching personified plants during a nature walk, this curriculum fosters curiosity, empathy, and a love for storytelling.
Ready to embark on this whimsical journey? Explore Anthropomorphism today and transform your homeschool into a world where anything is possible!
An Anthropomorphic Tea Time Spread
One of our favorite activities included in this curriculum is an anthropomorphic-themed tea time and recipe section full of creative, fun, and simple recipes for you and your kids to enjoy! Craft a recipe together each week and pair it with one of our tea time reading selections over tea for a learning experience that is both delicious and memorable!
- Pancake Men
- Fruit Pizzas
- Gator Butters
- Fruit and Veggie Faces
Above, we have included a sneak peak of the zany, whimsical recipes we have included in this curriculum! Craft them with your children to make memories and learn about the topic of anthropomorphism in a unique and creative way!
Add an Anthropomorphic Poem to Your Tea Time:
Our featured poet, Lewis Carrol, has several poems that we feel exude the creativity and spirit of anthropomorphism! Inside our curriculum, we have four selected poems to study and reflect on, a biography of our chosen poet, and copywork sheets of each poem for ages that range from primary through high school! Here is one of our favorite pieces:
The Crocodile
by Lewis Carrol
How doth the little crocodile
Improve his shining tail,
And pour the waters of the Nile
On every golden scale!
How cheerfully he seems to grin,
How neatly spreads his claws,
And welcomes little fishes in,
With gently smiling jaws!
Delight in Anthropomorphism with the 160+ page “Anthropomorphism Morning Time Session”!
Get ready for an adventure in anthropomorphism with our beautifully crafted “Anthropomorphism Morning Time Session!” This 160+ page curriculum has everything you need to immerse your family in the study of anthropomorphism through creative, hands-on learning activities.
Inside, you’ll find:
- 4-week Calendar with each subject scheduled on it
- Prayer and scripture memorization
- Copywork selections in primary, elementary, cursive, and a notebook sheet for high school students (and moms) from Prayer by Christina Rossetti, Matthew 3:16-17, and Jabberwocky, The Crocodile, and The Mouse’s Tale by Lewis Carroll
- Memory Work: Prayer, scripture memory, and poetry memorization
- Living Books recommended reading lists for Anthropomorphism
- Artist & Picture Study: Giuseppe Arcimboldo with four printable art pieces
- Composer Study: Camille Saint-Saëns with a classical piece (+ listening link)
- Poet Study: Lewis Carroll with four poetry selections
- Hymn Study: All Creatures of Our God and King, with sheet music and listening links
- Folk Song Study: My Grandfather’s Clock, with sheet music and listening links
- 4 Teatime Recipes: Pancake Men, Gator Butters, Fruit and Veggie Faces, and Fruit Pizzas.
- 4 Teatime Readings: The Tale of Peter Rabbit, by Beatrix Potter, Wind In the Willows, by Kenneth Grahame, The Adventures of Reddy Fox, by Thornton W. Burgess, and Tanglewood Tales by Nathaniel Hawthorne
- Handicraft: DIY Felt Fox Plush
- Art Lesson: Redwall in acyrlics
- Nature study: Predator and Prey
- Shakespeare play: A Midsummer Night’s Dream with links to a live-recorded performance
- And more!
Ready to dive into creativity, learning, and adventure through anthropomorphism? Get your guide today and let the fun begin!
Have a Paint Party!
In Anthropomorphism, we have included an art lesson inspired by one of our favorite anthropomorphic stories- Redwall, which is also our read-aloud selection for this curriculum! Grab your paint supplies, put on some classical music, and get creative with this adorable art tutorial!
Redwall in Acyrlics by Olivia Gratehouse.
Enjoying your paint party too much to stop? Grab even more anthropomorphic-inspired lessons from the Masterpiece Society to keep the fun going!
Charlotte Mason-Style Living Books for Exploring Anthropomorphism
Do you have these books in your library? Take your family on anthropomorphic adventures with these fantastic reads!
Elementary
Alice in Wonderland: The Original 1865 Edition With Complete Illustrations By Sir John Tenniel (A Classic Novel of Lewis Carroll)
The Wind in the Willows: Illustrated ClassicThe Tale of Peter RabbitFrog and Toad are FriendsThe House at Pooh Corner (Winnie-the-Pooh)A Green Ember Story & Tales of Old Natalia, 4-Book Set (Green Ember Series)The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Picture Puffins)Charlotte’s Web: A Newbery Honor Award Winner (Trophy Newbery)Stuart LittleThomas the Tank Engine the Railway Series (Classic Thomas the Tank Engine)The Adventures of Reddy Fox (Dover Children’s Thrift Classics)The Velveteen RabbitBasil of Baker Street (1) (The Great Mouse Detective)A Year in Brambly Hedge. by Jill BarklemThe Aesop for Children (Aesop’s Fables for Children)The GruffaloPinocchio (Puffin Classics)
Middle & High School
The Chronicles of NarniaJ.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set: The Hobbit and The Lord of the RingsThe Jungle Book (Puffin Classics)Redwall Series Books 1 – 6 Collection Set by Brian Jacques (Redwall, Mossflower, Mattimeo, Mariel of Redwall, Salamandastron & Martin the Warrior)The Story of Doctor Dolittle (100th Anniversary Edition): Illustrated by the AuthorAt the Back of the North Wind: A Favorite of C S Lewis, L M Montgomery, and the children of Mark TwainMrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMHAnimal Farm Illustrated – 75th Anniversary Edition (Penguin Modern Classics)Watership Down: A Novel
We hope you enjoy your Charlotte Mason adventure in anthropomorphism!
Anthropomorphism opens the door to a world where creativity and learning go hand in hand. By blending timeless stories with thoughtful lessons, this curriculum invites your family to discover the magic of seeing the extraordinary in the ordinary. Dive in today and watch as your homeschool blossoms with imagination, wonder, and a deeper connection to the world around you! And remember:
“It may be that the souls of all children are waiting for the call of knowledge to awaken them to delightful living.”
-Charlotte Mason
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