Our Program
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Our subjects are those that are enriching and engaging for both children and mothers. Our program riches are from various wonderful resources and curated by mothers who will be presenting the feast.
Hymns & Folksongs
Hymns are rich with theological truths. We will focus on one hymn each month. We will also learn about the hymnist's life and inspiration for the chosen hymn following Happy Hymnody.
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Folksongs offer a rich cultural tradition passed from generation to generation. We will learn one new folksong each month following the Ambleside Online schedule.
Composer and Artist Study
Mason says, "We aim at putting the children in touch with the great artist minds of all ages." Each term we will study one artist.
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The work of the great composers not only stirs our emotions, but also brings us into contact with living ideas. Each term we will study one composer.
Shakespeare Block
Shakespeare will be read together with form 2 to form 4.
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Form 1 will be engaged with the same play using either Tales From Shakespeare or Shakespeare Can Be Fun!
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We will read 2 plays each year and our spring play will end our year with a Shakespeare Showcase where students will get to perform some of their favorite portions of the play.
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Our Early Years friends will be engaged in nature exploration and story time.
Plutarch Block
Plutarch's lives explore ideas of citizenship and character. During this time our form 2a through form 4 will study 1 or 2 lives.
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Our year 4 students will whet their appetites as they are introduced to Mrs. Beesly's Stories of Rome and our year 5 students will study introductory life in line with Ms. Mason's schedule.
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Form 1 will explore literature through various and rich stories.
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Our Early Years friends will be engaged in A is for Art and play.
FAQs
1. Is there a cost to join the co-op?
There is a $50 fee per family each school year. Some books and other supplies will need to be purchased. There will also be an opportunity to purchase art prints and the Family Book for the year.
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2. When and Where do we meet?
Meetings are on Wednesdays from 12:15-3:30pm from September through May, with a winter rest term from December through mid-February. We will meet at a home in Northwest Meridian. The hope is for families to spend the "golden hours" in community after morning lessons.
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3. Is every mother required to teach?
Not necessarily. All subjects are led by mothers and we need each mom to support our efforts to bring the richness of the feast each week. Mothers may also have the opportunity to serve in other capacities. Given that our group is small, each mother will need to support our group in at least 2-3 ways. This could be on Wednesday afternoons or behind the scenes.
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4. Are there requirements for families?
Families who will best be served by this community are those implementing a Charlotte Mason education. All subjects will be led using the methods and practices of Mason as provided in the lessons. To cultivate a family atmosphere, mothers are asked to partake in the riches and lessons alongside children and to supervise them as needed. Our time will include lunch and fellowship before lessons.
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