Guest jenlea79 Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 As you can see I am new here, so hello to everyone! My oldest is not even 4 yet, but I am wanting to get started with her this fall. First, the information I have found so far is overwhelming, but I am starting to grasp the basic information that I need. I am really liking the Charlotte Mason approach to most things, but I am definitely interested in the classical approach to history, science, and whatever else, according to what little I have read or been told so far - I haven't even read TWTM (YET!!! - I will very very soon!) But the trivium concept so far just makes alot of sense to me. Anyway........ The purpose of this post is that I need to find a secular approach to character building/morals/virtues, etc. While I know this can be accomplished informally and just by being a good example for my children, I do want to actually include it in our curriculum. I find that most children, and adults, that I come across are lacking in this area, and I think having a strong character and being a person of virtue is very important. So, my question is, how does everyone else who is not religious approach this subject? Is there a good set of stories or books that I can use in these teachings? I believe children will absorb moral issues better through storytelling as opposed to just telling them what they should do and how they should be. Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amtmcm Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 http://www.bfbooks.com/s.nl/it.A/id.477/.f?sc=2&category=2 Beautiful Feet is not secular, but the lessons would be fairly easy to modify. When the Study Guide suggests looking up a pertinent Bible verse you would skip that. Here's the sample page on their website: http://www.bfbooks.com/s.nl/it.I/id.25/.f In Lesson 6, you read a book about helping others and then discuss ways your child might help others and why that's good. You have control over what and how you discuss the topic, it's just nice to have guide to get started and so you don't have to create your own study from scratch. One advantage to this Study Guide is you can do it twice - first with the Primary books and repeat with the upper elementary books when your child is ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Have you read Mrs Piggle Wiggle> :D Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne115 Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 We loved the Beautiful Feet Character Curriculum. The books were great! I agree you could easily modify it. We also enjoyed Mrs. Piggle Wiggle. In fact, my daughter wants to read more of the books about her. Suzanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alana in Canada Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Laying down the rails is a Charlotte Mason approach. I haven't followed it--but I wish we had (does that count?) I don't remeber how "Christian" it is--if it's too much for you, forget I mentioned it! http://simplycharlottemason.com/books/laying-down-rails-charlotte-mason-habits/ Whenever you read anything--you can always talk about how the character acted and felt, whether there were consequences, whether the character was good or bad. Welcome to the boards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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