The following is a list of recommended resources from a presentation given in Seward, NE for CCLE XXIV entitled Table Talk—Classical Morning Meeting: A Dose of Daily Beauty.
Description: In a busy day filled with excellent literature, captivating history, linguistic pursuits and more, it can be difficult to carve out time to reflect upon and receive the great works of Western art and music. Bringing together all ages and disciplines, a brief “morning meeting” incorporating classical art and music can set a beautiful tone that rings true the whole day long. Join Marie as she shares her vision for a classical morning meeting, explore how she has adapted it throughout her years in her home and co-op, and brainstorm how such an idea might serve your students.
Art Cards/Daily Visual Art
- Simply Charlotte Mason Picture Study Portfolios
- Memoria Press Art Card and Posters
- Memoria Press Classical History of Art Flashcards
- Postcard Sets (Search by Artist
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- The Vatican Art Deck
- The Online Stained Glass Photographic Archive
- The Great Courses (DVDs featuring beautiful churches and the history of cathedrals...wait for a sale!)
- Create Your Own Art Cards from Art in the Public Domain
- Create a Customized "Coloring Book" by Printing Pages from Famous Artists
- Questions for Visual Art Observation by Marie MacPherson available on Lutheranhomeschool.com
Art Projects
- Discovering Great Artists: Hands-On Art Experiences in the Style of the Great Masters, by MaryAnn Kohl
- Great American Artists for Kids: Hands-On Art Experiences in the Styles of Great American Masters, by MaryAnn Kohl
- 27 Acrylic Painting Projects
Music
- Classics for Kids with printable worksheetsf for composer study
- Beginner Handbells
- Beginning Handbell Music from The Inspired Instructor
- Musical Eras and Composer Poem Download by Marie MacPherson, available at Lutheranhomeschool.com
- Rhythm Teaching Sheets by Jeff Waggoner
Geography
- 100 Landmarks of the World
- A variety of geography curricula by Marie MacPherson, available at Lutheranhomeschool.com
Poetry
- Poems for Lutheran Homes and Schools, compiled by Pastor Andrew Richard
- Christian Poets and their Poems curriculum by Marie MacPherson, available at Lutheranhomeschool.com
- American Poets and their Poems curricululm by Marie MacPherson, available at Lutheranhomeschool.com
Other:
- Saints Celebrations curriculum available at Lutheranhomeschool.com
- Here is a blogpost I wrote featuring Art and Music Educational Resources
Marie K. MacPherson is a wife, mother, and baptized child of God. She is a CCLE certified educator, writer of curriculum, and author. Marie has published Meditations on the Vocation of Motherhood, Volumes 1 (2018) and 2 (2023), Mothering Many (2016), and Lutherans for Life/Concordia Publishing House booklets The Story of Baby Shalom and Teaching Children Chastity for Life. Her Bachelor’s Degree is in Elementary Education, with a specialty in Communication Arts and Literature and Synod Certification, from Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, MN. A life-long learner, Marie enjoys graduate courses from Memoria College’s Great Books program, and coaching speech team students in the progymnasmata and rhetorical devices. Her husband Ryan teaches at the collegiate level and also is the president of The Hausvater Project. Together, they home school their seven children. Visit their website at www.intoyourhandsllc.com
