Here are the links to our suggestions for beautiful things for October, with a focus on words, sounds, and places that are old and beautiful. We will study European artists and composers, English poets, a classic hymn, and some fascinating jumping creatures. Back to Simple Beauty Page
Rembrandt
Picture Study is simple. Look at the picture with your children for a few minutes, and then talk about what you saw. Try to remember as much about the piece as you can. Enjoy the beauty of it. Art is not a chore; it’s a pleasure. We’ve chosen some works by Rembrandt van Rijn for … Continue reading Rembrandt
Simple Beauty Europeans: September
Here are the links to our suggestions for beautiful things for September, with a focus on words, sounds, and places that are old and beautiful. We will study European artists and composers, English poets, a classic hymn, and some fascinating jumping creatures. Back to Simple Beauty Page
Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Poetry is a simple thing to enjoy. Pick a poet. Read a poem for the enjoyment of it. Listen to the rhythm of the words. Hear the music in them. We’ve picked a few poems by Alfred, Lord Tennyson to share with you this month. Biography Alfred didn’t start out his life as a Lord. He was a … Continue reading Alfred, Lord Tennyson
A Mighty Fortress is Our God
Hymns are beautiful truths poetically told, hung on a rhythm, and held in a melody. This makes them memorable. Hymn study is extremely simple. Sing the hymn once a day. We’ve provided you links to different versions to enjoy and a link to download the sheet music for the hymn. Some of this year’s selections … Continue reading A Mighty Fortress is Our God
Franz Joseph Haydn
Composer Study is simple. Pick a composer to listen to over a period of time. Every once in a while, play a composition by him or her. Listen to it. Think and talk about it. This month, we are listening to compositions by Joseph Haydn. Biography: Franz Joseph Haydn was an Austrian composer of … Continue reading Franz Joseph Haydn
Diego Velázquez
Picture Study is simple. Look at the picture with your children for a few minutes, and then talk about what you saw. Try to remember as much about the piece as you can. Enjoy the beauty of it. Art is not a chore; it’s a pleasure. We’ve chosen some works by Diego Velázquez for this … Continue reading Diego Velázquez
Simple Beauty Ancients: May
Here are the links to our suggestions for beautiful things for May, highlighting beautiful words, sounds, and places that are old and beautiful as well as early art and music, and the delights of spring. Back to Simple Beauty Page
All Creatures of Our God and King
Hymns are beautiful truths poetically told, hung on a rhythm, and held in a melody. This makes them memorable. Hymn study is extremely simple. Sing the hymn once a day. We’ve provided you links to different versions of “All Creatures of Our God and King” to enjoy and a link to download the sheet music … Continue reading All Creatures of Our God and King
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Composer Study is simple. Pick a composer to listen to over some time. Every once in a while, play a composition by him. Listen to it. Think and talk about it. This month, we are listening to compositions by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who composed for all sorts of instruments, choirs, and orchestras across Europe. Biography: … Continue reading Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart