Welcome to the Impressions Morning Time Session!
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Schedule
Recommended Books
Prayer & Scripture Memorization
For Bible reading, we will make suggestions for your morning time reading. However, if you’d prefer a more in depth schedule, we recommend checking out various plans that will help you read the Bible through.
For a one-year plan, we recommend YouVersion’s One Year Bible: https://www.bible.com/readingplans/60. You can also listen to it being read aloud on the app.
Download a two-year reading plan from the Gospel Coalition here:
https://media.thegospelcoalition.org/static-blogs/tgc/files/2010/12/TGC-Two-Year-Bible-ReadingPlan1.pdf
If you prefer to go even slower, Ambleside Online offers three, four, and five-year Bible reading
plans: https://www.amblesideonline.org/L/Lbiblesch.html
This session, we will learn Psalm 19:14 and focus on writing and memorizing the scriptures Song of Songs 2:2, Hosea 14:5, and Isaiah 40:8.
Artist Study
This session has 4 featured artists: Claude Monet, Pierre August Renoir, Alfred Sisley, and Frederick Bazille.
We’ve included four art selections (one from each artist) for your kids and teens to use for picture study. They are:
- Monet’s Woman with a Parasol
- Renoir’s Luncheon of the Boating Party
- Sisley’s The Meadow
- Bazille’s Family Reunion
Composer Study
Our featured composer is Claude Debussy. We’ve included four of his pieces (with links to each) to listen to. They are:
- “La Mer”
- “Rêverie”
- “Clair de Lune”
- “Two Arabesques”
Listen to each piece below:
“La Mer“
“Rêverie“
“Clair de Lune“
“Two Arabesques“
Hymn/Folk Song
Hymn
The hymn for this session is, “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us.” It was written by Mary A. Lathbury in 1873 and is one of the most popular hymns of all time. It has been translated, recorded, and performed by countless choirs, artists, and congregations throughout the years with its timeless message of comfort and assurance in the Lord. It’s no wonder this timeless hymn has become one of the most beloved songs for generations of believers to sing together in worship!
Listen to the music and sing along with it below:
“Savior, Like A Shepherd Lead Us“
“Savior, Like A Shepherd Lead Us“
Folk Song
Our folk song for this session is, “Au Clair de la Lune.” This traditional French folk song dates back to at least the early 1700s. It is believed to be a nursery rhyme or lullaby, and its lyrics have been translated into English as “By the Light of the Moon”. The exact origins of the tune are unknown, but it has been suggested that the melody originated in Spain or Portugal. The song is popular among children and continues to be sung today. The simple melody makes it an ideal choice for sing-alongs, and its popularity ensures that it will remain a classic for years to come. Whether you’re singing with your kids or playing along on the guitar, “Au Clair de la Lune” is sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face.
Listen and sing along with it below:
“Au Clair De La Lune“
Poetry
There is no featured poet for this session. Instead, we have included quotes from famous Impressionist artists for copywork and further study.
Copywork
Tea Times
In this session, we are giving you four recipes for our hospitality tea: Homemade Baguette, Palmiers, Tarte Tatin, and Parisian Picnic.
We will also have two Storytime teas, a Mythology teatime, and a fable teatime:
Storytime Tea 1: Linnea, by Christina Björk. (Note: While Linnea is not in the public domain, we highly recommend this book as a family-friendly way to learn more about the Impressionist artist Claude Monet. You can also purchase a copy via Amazon.)
Storytime Tea 2: The Queen’s Croquet-Ground, by Lewis Carroll
Mythology Teatime: The Water Lily, The Gold Spinners, by Andrew Lang
Fable Teatime: Night and Day, by Robert Louis Stevenson
Shakespeare
There are no Shakespeare selections for this curriculum.
Nature Study
Each Friday morning, you will go through two of our nature cards. They are labeled in the upper right corner with the corresponding week. These are short, factual cards with images to help your child become familiar with objects in the natural world.
As you progress through our sessions, you may find it handy to keep your past nature cards in a binder for easy reference when your children come across a familiar object. These seeds you are planting will grow into a wonderful garden of knowledge for your children in years to come.
As you explore nature outside your home, watch and listen for newly discovered delights.
Handicraft
For our handicraft lesson, we will sculpt a paper clay trinket dish in the shape of a lily pad. This dish can be used to hold loose change, jewelry, rocks, or other small trinkets. Feel free to substitute other types of clay, but make sure to follow its specific instructions for drying time.
Art Lesson
In this lesson, we are going to recreate one of the world famous “Water Lilies” paintings by Claude Monet.
Supplies needed:
- Watercolor paper (or canvas)
- Acrylic paints (green, blue, turquoise, red, yellow, and white)
- Paint brushes: 1-inch flat, 1/2 inch flat, thin round
- Paper plate, paper towel, jar of water
History & Geography
For this session’s history, we have included lessons on the history of the Impressionist movement. We have also included two videos for your family’s further study- watch them below!
Solfa
Charlotte Mason incorporated solfa lessons twice a week for about 10 minutes each. These lessons are intended to be repeated and you can stay on any lesson for as long as you like. Here is the YouTube channel Lara and her boys enjoy and recommends for practicing solfa, Children of the Open Air:
Brush Drawing
Brush drawing builds motor and observation skills. We have included a link to videos by Bestowing the Brush below which are great for all ages to learn together:
