Year 3 (ages 8 to 9)
Year 3 corresponds to Charlotte Mason's Form IA Upper year, the final year of Form I, aimed at children aged 8 to 9. Your child will begin to read small portions of their books themselves this year.
Download suggested Year 3 Weekly Timetable
Browse our selection of open-and-go lesson plans for this age group below.
Year 3 subjects and book lists:
Morning Reflection and Sunday ReadingFOR CHRISTIANS:
ANY FAITH:
FOR NON-CHRISTIANS: Either replace with prayers and readings of your own faith, or use the time for some meditation, breathwork and journaling.
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English Tales
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English (Writing, Recitations, Reading)The Story of Lord Roberts, by Edmund Sellar Copywork from A New Handwriting, by MM Bridges (master two letters per lesson) CHRISTIANS: Recite 3 Psalms, 6 Bible passages and 6 hymns from Hymns for Little Children, by CF Alexander ANY FAITH: Recite 3 poems from:
NON-CHRISTIANS: Replace the Psalm and Bible passage recitations with readings from your own faith or from your child's Reading books. Replace hymns with songs from your own faith or secular songs. |
English History
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Geography
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Natural History
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Picture StudyBetween the Lines Picture Study Lesson Plans |
Mathematics (Sums)Between the Lines Year 3 Mathematics Lesson Plans |
Foreign LanguagesCharlotte Mason recommended children learn one foreign language in Form I, starting with French. However feel free to replace this with a different foreign language relevant to your culture. In Year 3, your child should start writing in the language. We recommend using the resources listed at Mason's Living Languages: French – Mason's living languages (masonslivinglanguages.com). |
BrushdrawingWe recommend using these videos by Richele Baburina to learn the art of brushdrawing: https://charlottemasonpoetry.org/brush-drawing-resources/Do brushdrawings as per the Nature Study and English History lesson plans as well as scenes from people read about in Tales. |
Musical AppreciationBetween the Lines Musical Appreciation Lesson Plans |
Music (Instrument)
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Singing
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Drill / Phys Ed
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Handicrafts
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