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‍Simple Studies: Wonder – A Literature Guide for Grades K–8.

Would you like to introduce your children to the classic Greek myths, but aren't sure where to start? Do you just open up a classic book and read? Well, yes! But without a little context, and without pointing back to God's word, Greek myths can sometimes feel like just another old mythical story to add to our reading list instead of the rich, valuable tales they truly are.

The Wonder guide is based on one of my favorite books I've ever read aloud to my own children at our homeschool table. I didn't have a guide like this when we read it, but oh, how it would have blessed our enjoyment of these classic tales! Charlotte Mason actively advocated for reading mythology and legends. She saw them as "living books" full of great ideas that provide vital nourishment for a child's moral and intellectual imagination.

This guide weaves together Greek mythology, Bible study, narration, dication, artist study and more through the simple act of reading aloud.

‍Included in this guide:

‍– Simple Lessons that correspond with each chapter.
– Supplemental Picture Booklist for each lesson
– Chapter Supplemental Booklist
– Narration prompts with each lesson.
– Dictation Lessons for each lesson.
– Artist Study & Biography.
– Bible Verse References for Study and Reflection.
– Deep Dive Discussion prompts for each lesson.
– Corresponding links to images for reference and study.
– Hand-drawn coloring pages for younger students who may be present for each lesson (includes 2 cover options).
– Optional Activities for each lesson.
– Greek Myths Watercolor Images for reference.
– Review Questions… and more.

‍This guide is for teachers and/or parents to use with their students. No prep is needed other than this guide and the main book listed below, and a few household items if you choose to engage in a few (optional) hands-on activities listed in the guide.

Instructors will need access to one book to complete these lessons: A Wonder Book for Boys and Girls by Nathaniel Hawthorne. We suggest the New West Press version or the free version on Project Gutenberg.