Description
Explore the fascinating world of reptiles and amphibians with this engaging morning time curriculum designed for Charlotte Mason homeschool families. Created for elementary through high school, this 4-week study introduces your family to snakes, turtles, frogs, salamanders, lizards, crocodiles, and more through living books, nature study, narration, poetry, hymns, and simple hands-on activities. Along the way, you’ll discover the unique characteristics, habitats, and life cycles of these remarkable creatures while encouraging careful observation, meaningful conversations, and a deeper appreciation for the incredible diversity of God’s creation!
The following are included in your 4-week morning time session:
- 4-week Calendar with each subject scheduled on it
- Prayer and scripture memorization
- Copywork selections from Psalm 91, The Frog by Hilaire Belloc, An Ancient Pond by Bashō, Snake by Emily Dickenson, An Exhortation by Percy Bysshe Shelley, The Little Turtle by Vachel Lindsay, The Crocodile by Lewis Carroll, The Lizard by Edwin Markham, and Sweet is the swamp with its secrets by Emily Dickenson in primary, elementary, cursive, and a notebook sheet for high school students (and moms)
- Memory Work: Prayer and scripture memorization of Psalm 91
- Living Books recommended reading list
- Artist & Picture Study: Maria Martin and John Edward Holbrook, with biographies for each and four printable art pieces
- Music Study: Classical Reptile & Amphibian-Themed Music, with four music pieces (+ listening links)
- Hymn Study: The Brazen Serpent, with sheet music and listening links
- Folk Song Study: The Wonderful Crocodile, with sheet music and listening links
- Poetry Study: The Frog by Hilaire Belloc, An Ancient Pond by Bashō, Snake by Emily Dickenson, An Exhortation by Percy Bysshe Shelley, The Little Turtle by Vachel Lindsay, The Crocodile by Lewis Carroll, The Lizard by Edwin Markham, and Sweet is the swamp with its secrets by Emily Dickenson
- 4 Teatime Recipes: Snake Cake, Frog Cookies, Croc-omole, & Mini Turtles
- Three Storytime Teas and a Fairy Tale Tea: The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher, by Beatrix Potter, The King of Crocodiles, by Flora Annie Steel, Hollow Trees Stories, Chapter One: “Mr. Turtle’s Flying Adventure” by Albert Bigelow Paine, and The Frog Prince, by the Brothers Grimm
- Handicraft: Pipe Cleaner Turtle and Frog
- Art Lesson: Scientific Reptiles
- Nature Study: Reptiles & Amphibians Nature Study
Upon purchase, you will receive LIFETIME ACCESS to this session. PLEASE NOTE: The downloadable delivery and forever access of this product makes it non-refundable.
Individual morning time sessions are for personal family use only and cannot be shared among families or a co-op; sharing among families or co-ops is not allowed. Thank you for adhering to our policy.
