Morning Time from Brighter Day Press is a guided
discovery into God’s Word and the fine arts that provides a beautiful start to
your homeschool day. Each volume is divided into three twelve-week terms:
Creation, the Fall and Redemption, and Our Future Hope. Throughout each term,
Scripture reading and memorization is purposeful, encompassing the entire
narrative of the Bible. “Living Books” are thoughtfully selected and essential
to the study of the fine arts. Three volumes are available.
Each open-and-go volume provides a 36-week schedule that
incorporates:
Bible reading and
devotions
Prayer and Scripture
memory
Hymns and Catechism (New
City Catechism)
3 Composers each year
3 Artists/Picture Studies
each year
Poetry
Optional recommended
Read-Alouds at 2 levels (ages 4–7 and ages 6–10)
How It Works:
Each day, families read Scripture together, sing the hymn of
the week, and practice their Scripture memory verse(s). The catechism question
is reviewed one to two times per week. Three days per week are set aside for
the study of the arts with a different focus each day: a composer, an artist
(or picture study), and a poetry reading. Families may wish to conclude their
Morning Time here. Other families may wish to continue with the optional
read-aloud.
Program Components:
·
The Morning Time Volume with its weekly
schedule, poetry, and the picture or illustration studied
·
ESV Bible or Bible of your choice (Required)
·
New City Catechism for Kids (Required)
Optional for each Volume:
·
New City Catechism app
·
Copywork Notebook in Cursive or Print
·
Quality children’s literature—available from the
library in book or audiobook format, or purchase for your personal library
Children are encouraged to write the weekly memory verse and
copy a line from the poem or read-aloud. Optional print or cursive Copywork Notebooks
are available for each volume. You may also use a notebook or journal for this
activity.
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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.
