Chosen Daughters Series

Description

The Chosen Daughter series are wonderful pieces of historical fiction. Each one depicts the life of a courageous woman in history who allowed herself to be used by God. Christine Farenhorst writes two books in the series: A Cup of Cold Water and Wings like a Dove. The first one is based on the life of Edith Cavel, a WWI nurse who faced death assisting allied soldiers. The second highlights the life of Jeanne D'Albret, a queen who risked her life hiding persecuted Huguenots. In Against the Tide, written by Hope Irvin Marston, the story of Margaret Wilson and the dilemma she faced is recounted - to remain obedient to Christ or follow the orders of the king. Lastly, Dr. Oma by Ethel Herr captures the life of Countess Juliana von Stolberg, a gifted healer, and her granddaughter Maria. Weight of a Flame takes place at the height of the Reformation in the 16th Century. Olympia Morata is determined to remain firm in the Truth, despite the dangers of not following Roman Catholicism. She's off to Ferrara to tutor the duchess' oldest daughter, but it turns out that this might only be the first stop on a long journey that will take her far away from home. All are paperback, around 200 pages. - Tasha

Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.