NEW Classical Curricula

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Curriculum is expected to be available for purchase in early summer, 2025.

PILOTS: 2024-2025 Academic Year

PROGYMNASMATA: CLASSICAL WRITING

WHO: Classrooms, Home Educators, University-Collaborative Models, and Homeschool Co-ops are welcome. We welcome participants for grades: 3-8

WHAT: This is designed for grades 3 through 8. Student can begin this at any grade and can be totally new to the progymnasmata no matter what grade they start in. There is no limit to how many grades or students participate in this pilot.

WHEN: Enrollment deadline to participate in the pilot is July 1, 2024. Pilot begins August, 2024.

PRIMER IN GRAMMAR & RHETORIC

WHO: Classrooms, Home Educators, University-Collaborate Models. We are seeking grades 1-3 (students who are 1-2 years before starting a “formal” grammar curriculum)

WHAT: This is designed for children ages 6-8 years old. These lessons use poetry, music, art, and vocal exercises while laying a foundation in the 8-parts of speech.

WHEN: Enrollment deadline to partipate in the pilot is July 1, 2024. Pilot begins August, 2024.

WHY: I really want to mesh Charlotte Mason's respect for children and for beauty while gently helping students discuss and recognize the beauty of words. I think children are fully capable of being guided towards using words well. They need to be given the exposure to the playfulness and beauty of words, as well as an opportunity to recognize and and practice structure and articulation. At this age, they do not need to overanalyze, nor do they need to know all the terms and nuances of English. A pleasant experience with words will make them fall in love with language.

Distinctives of Scriptorium

  • Beauty First

  • Short lessons

  • Rapid progression through the progymnasmata sequence

  • New students can jump in at any level

  • Flexible in Form and Truly Classical

  • Training videos for teachers

  • Affordable (no student consumables)

Distinctives of Poetic Language Lessons

  • Beauty First

  • Short lessons

  • Gentle approach for introducing grammar to young children

  • Rooted in wonder and a poetic experiences through music, art, & poetry

  • Rhetorical exercises in recitation for young children

  • Nature Study Activities

  • Easy to pick up and go for the busy mom or busy teacher!