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FUN books for a Primary Classical Education Education
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The Harp and Laurel Wreath: Poetry and Dictation for the Classical CurriculumThe Harp and Laurel Wreath: Poetry and Dictation for the Classical Curriculum
Buy new: $14.93 / Used from: $12.69
What to use for copywork & memorization? Here ya go!
English from the Roots Up, Vol. 1: Help for Reading, Writing, Spelling, and S.A.T. ScoresEnglish from the Roots Up, Vol. 1: Help for Reading, Writing, Spelling, and S.A.T. Scores by Joegil K. Lundquist
Buy new: $26.96 / Used from: $16.99
Not just for better test scores..... for a better understanding.
The Natural World (The Usborne Illustrated Encyclopedia)The Natural World (The Usborne Illustrated Encyclopedia)
Buy used from: $17.00
Hate textbooks? This is a nice alternative..... were going through it page by page and doing little experiments as we go.
The Kingfisher Science EncyclopediaThe Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia by Charles Taylor
Buy new: $39.95 / Used from: $2.99
Great to have on hand for surprise questions
The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at HomeThe Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home by Jessie Wise
Buy used from: $12.50
Wish I had this last year! The best guide I have seen to give a good grasp on classical a education
The Kingfisher History Encyclopedia (Kingfisher Family of Encyclopedias)The Kingfisher History Encyclopedia (Kingfisher Family of Encyclopedias) by Editors of Kingfisher
Buy used from: $6.61
As a suppliment, or your main spine, this is our MOST used book
The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child; Volume 1: Ancient Times (Story of the World: History for the Classical Child)The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child; Volume 1: Ancient Times (Story of the World: History for the Classical Child) by S. Wise Bauer
Buy used from: $9.96
Our main history spine So much fun we will continue with Vol II. How many 8 year olds can tell you about Alexander the Great and his horse Bucephelous? Mine can. :)
The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child, Volume 2: The Middle AgesThe Story of the World: History for the Classical Child, Volume 2: The Middle Ages by S. Wise Bauer
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $5.99
We should be starting this in about a month. If it's as good as the 1st book were in good hands.
Discovering Great Artists: Hands-On Art for Children in the Styles of the Great Masters (Bright Ideas for Learning)Discovering Great Artists: Hands-On Art for Children in the Styles of the Great Masters (Bright Ideas for Learning) by MaryAnn F. Kohl
Buy new: $12.89 / Used from: $10.95
Great ideas for getting the kids excited about important artists
Monet and the Impressionists for Kids: Their Lives and Ideas, 21 Activities (For Kids series)Monet and the Impressionists for Kids: Their Lives and Ideas, 21 Activities (For Kids series) by Carol Sabbeth
Buy new: $12.21 / Used from: $8.95
More art inspiration
Art: The World's Greatest Paintings Explored and ExplainedArt: The World's Greatest Paintings Explored and Explained by Robert Cumming
Buy used from: $11.79
Sister Wendy's Story of Painting (Enhanced and Expanded Edition)Sister Wendy's Story of Painting (Enhanced and Expanded Edition) by Wendy Beckett
Buy new: $31.50 / Used from: $22.51
A wonderful reference art book... many paintings have exploded views.
Art in Story: Teaching Art History to Elementary School ChildrenArt in Story: Teaching Art History to Elementary School Children by Marianne C. Saccardi
Buy used from: $34.16
Wonderful stories to read during art time.... to bring the great artists to life for your little ones.
Art For Fun ProjectsArt For Fun Projects by Sue Lacey
Buy used from: $6.13
This is a colorful alternative to The Great Artists. Has different projects too. Though this is not nearly as complete.
Spiritual Lives of the Great ComposersSpiritual Lives of the Great Composers by Patrick Kavanaugh
Buy new: $8.79 / Used from: $4.24
A nice guide to suppliment the visual fandex guide
Composers (Fandex Family Field Guides)Composers (Fandex Family Field Guides) by David Bouchier
Buy new: $9.95 / Used from: $5.94
We use this ALOT when we are listening to great works
Beethoven Lives UpstairsBeethoven Lives Upstairs
Buy new: $12.99 / Used from: $4.95
I LOVED this as much as the kids did! All the recordings in this series are Beautifully done!