kristinannie Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 After looking carefully over my KONOS curricula, I tend to agree with those who suggest waiting to use these until my kids are older. That said, we are going to Myrtle Beach and plan on going to Medieval Times and our family really needs to do the Obedience Unit (mostly for my sanity). I am going to save the portion on horses until a later date because there is too much great stuff in there for when they are bigger. I am going to talk about Light, Kings and Queens and Law Enforcement. I am really excited about it even though I can't do it completely as written. I would love some suggestions on the Medieval time period, especially about castles, knights, royal courts, etc. I would also love some suggestions about stories that discuss the importance of Obedience. The KONOS unit offers lots of suggestions that I love. My kids will be 6 and 4.5. I would love a chapter book to read throughout the unit and then lots of picture book recommendations! Also, I would love to hear about DVD's I can borrow from Netflix. I am sure that lots of you have included littles when studying this time period so I am :bigear:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miracleone Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 The Sword and the Arrow The Door in the Wall Saint George and the Dragon I'm sure there are more out there but these are what I can think of right now :) You might want to check out the Sonlight readers and RA's too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 (edited) My favorite for your ages is Castle Diary by Richard Platt. Both Cathedral and Castle by David Macaulay are also wonderful. Oh, and you need a good King Arthur too. I like the vintage Golden version. ETA: And a good Robin Hood. You just reminded me to buy the Golden version I've had my eye on. :D Edited February 18, 2012 by Alte Veste Academy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Once you have read all the standard texts, read "Knight's Castle" as well. It's a modern ish children's novel that references the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeemama Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 (edited) A great picture book to share is Aliki's Medieval Feast Edited February 18, 2012 by Coffeemama fixing link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivka Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 My favorite for your ages is Castle Diary by Richard Platt. :iagree: But you MUST get the large-format illustrated version. Why they reprinted it as a drab mass-market paperback is beyond me. I also really like Ms. Frizzle's Adventures: Medieval Castle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeBeaks Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 My favorite for your ages is Castle Diary by Richard Platt. That was a huge favorite here also and was going to be my suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River notes Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 I don't know if you like chapter books but there is one that I like , When the Knights are Bold. Here is the website:http://www.yesterdaysclassics.com/catalog/displaycatalog.php?catalog=history Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 We liked Macaulay's Castle and Cathedral and Platt's Castle Diary a lot too. We also really enjoyed Good Masters, Sweet Ladies, King Arthur and His Knights, Our Little Norman Cousin of Long Ago, and The Making of a Knight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagira Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 :iagree: But you MUST get the large-format illustrated version. Why they reprinted it as a drab mass-market paperback is beyond me..[/i] Aha! That must be why I had to twist ds' arm to finish this book. Why it was being recommended as a living book eluded me. A large format, colorful picture book would have done much to save it. Ds enjoyed The Minstrel in the Tower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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