Morning Compass
Required:
– Classical Historian: American Civics Book 3
– Classical Historian: History Cards
Highly Recommend:
– The Mighty Works of God: Liberty and Justice for All
American History I
Required:
– Master Books: America’s Story 1: Ancient to Gold Rush
– Teacher’s Guide and Text
– American History Stories: Vol I and II by Pratt
History Trek
Recommended for further study:
– Daniel Boone: Young Hunter and Tracker by Augusta Stevenson, Fifty Famous People by James Baldwin, A First Book in American History by Edward Eggleston, Night Journeys by Avi, Streams of History: The United States by Ellwood Kemp, The Light and the Glory for Young Readers, Mystery of History Year 1 Ancients, Books by D’Aulaire: Leif the Lucky, Columbus, Pocahontas, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington by D’Aulaire, Abigail Adams (Sower series) by Evelyn Witter
American & World Literature
Required:
– Alone Yet Not Alone by Tracy Craven, Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare, American Tall Tales by Mary Pope Osborne, Cinnabar, The One O’Clock Fox by Marguerite Henry, The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare (read with parent), Toliver’s Secret by Esther Wood Brady
Literature Trek
Recommended for further study:
– Squanto and the Miracle of Thanksgiving by Eric Metaxas, Shiloh, Plain and Tall, The Tale of Desperaux, The Magna Charta by Daugherty, My Side of the Mountain, The Reluctant Dragon, The Voyages of Dr. Dolittle, Gentle Ben, Five Little Peppers, Caddie Woodlawn, Blue Willow, Madeleine Takes Command by Ethel C. Brill, Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White, Stone Fox, Twenty and Ten
Parents & Guides
Recommended:
– Coming soon
Morning Compass
Required:
– Classical Historian: American Civics Book 4
– The Mighty Works of God: Liberty and Justice for All
Recommended:
– Hero Tales by Dave and Neta Jackson
– Classical Historian: History Cards
American History II
Required:
– Master Books: America’s Story 2: Civil War to Industrial Revolution
– Teacher’s Guide and Text, Timeline Pack
– American History Stories: III and IV by Mara L. Pratt
History Trek
Recommended for further study:
– Behind Rebel Lines by Seymour Reit, American History Stories: Vol I, II, III, and IV by Pratt, The Story of Liberty by Baldwin, The Young Citizen’s Reader by Reinsch, This Country of Ours by Marshall, From Sea to Shining Sea for Young Readers by Marshall and Manuel, Childhoods of Famous Americans, The Last Safe House by Barbara Greenwood
American & World Literature
Required:
– The Little Pilgrim’s Progress by Helen L. Taylor (The edition illustrated by Joe Sutphin is beautiful), Year of Miss Agnes by Kirkpatrick Hill, Pioneer Sampler by Barbara Greenwood (Canada), Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo, The Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis (British)
Literature Trek
Recommended for further study:
– Little Women, Little Men, The Incredible Journey, Old Yeller, Julie of the Wolves, Treasure Island, The Year of Miss Agnes, the Secret Valley, Wind in the Willows, Cricket in Times Square, Homer Price, Caddie Woodlawn, Moccasin Trail by McGraw
Parents & Guides
Recommended:
– Coming soon
Students start the day with leadership and discipleship training that equips them biblically, historically, and Constitutionally. We focus on virtue and self-government during this time. Required and recommended resources will be indicated here.
Required and recommended history resources are listed here. You will notice the addition of the biography of a missionary, heroic historical character, or true stories to make history come alive even if it doesn’t quite fit the time period. The Guide (tutor) will also have the discretion to add a book but will notify parents ahead of time. Guides will have training to conduct Socratic Discussions.
Recommended resources only: Some students are eager to trek further for a closer look into history. While these books are optional and will not be in the schedule, they are worth checking out especially if you have a strong reader or curious historian.
Required and recommended history resources are listed here. Literature resources listed here will be required for class. While it’s easier to follow along if the student has a hard copy, we encourage the parent to read aloud, or use audiobooks if necessary. We will be using Teaching the Classics by Center for Lit to train the Guides to facilitate the classes. It encourages Socratic discussion instead of laborious busywork. There will also be assignments or projects. Guides will have the discretion to add a book if time allows but will notify the parents ahead of time.
Recommended resources only: There are SO many delightful stories out there, it was hard to choose what we would cover in class! We couldn’t help but share some more books, some classics, some just for fun, for you and your child to read together. Somewhere in there will be a new favorite! These are optional recommendations, not required.
Freedom – Frontier: Books listed here indicate whether they are required or recommended. Additional Core 1 classes are included in Freedom-Frontier.
Enrichment options vary per Outpost. They are offered for Fledglings-Fortify cohorts. They are 1 or 2-hour periods and are completely optional and vary in price and offerings per Outpost.
These classes vary per Outpost. They might include Science, Math, Grammar, and Writing courses. They will focus on core concepts, conducting labs, or doing assessments. Required or recommended resources will be listed here.
Training for parents is crucial to our mission. We are working hard to curate resources to equip you to be fully involved with your students. Required or recommended resources listed here.
