Simple Studies: Middle Ages
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- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
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- step-up-ftc-pep-2026-27 · v1.0.1
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- Review due · Low
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Product description
Bring the Middle Ages to life for your K–8 students—no prep required!<br><br><i>Simple Studies: Middle Ages</i> is a Charlotte Mason-inspired guide built around <em>When Knights Were Bold</em> by Eva March Tappan. With 15 open-and-go lessons, students explore medieval life through narration, music, art, geography, literature, and more.<br><br> For Grades K–8 | <b>This is a digital only resource</b> | Other book(s) required<br>Published by: Simple Studies<br><br><a href="https://dsb-samples.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Simple-Studies-Middle-Ages.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href); return false;" rel="noopener noreferrer">View Sample</a><br><br><i>Simple Studies: Middle Ages</i> helps students discover the rich world of medieval history through storytelling, music, art, and thoughtful discussion. Built around <em>When Knights Were Bold</em>, this guide is designed for K–8 and includes 15 engaging lessons that require little to no prep—just print and read aloud.<br><br><b>Each lesson includes:</b><br><ul><li>A chapter reading prompt</li><li>Narration and discussion questions</li><li>Dictation and copywork</li><li>Hand-drawn coloring pages</li><li>Picture book recommendations</li><li>Optional activities and review questions</li></ul><br><b>Older students explore further with:</b><br><ul><li>Middle Ages chapter booklists for Grades 3+ and 6+</li><li>Design-your-own coat of arms prompts</li><li>Medieval music and chant links</li><li>Discussion and study prompts for Form 2 and Form 3 (Grades 4–8)</li><li>Final project options</li></ul><br><b>Topics covered include:</b><br><ul><li>Medieval history and geography</li><li>Heraldry, literature, and biographies</li><li>Composer and picture study (Hildegard von Bingen & Fra Angelico)</li><li>Social studies, religion, and poetry</li></ul>Includes all printable materials—just add <em>When Knights Were Bold</em> by Eva March Tappan.
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- Step Up For Students
- Applies to
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Effective dates
- Jul 1, 2026 — Jun 30, 2027
- Source last modified
- Jul 14, 2026
- Reviewed by Navigator
- Jul 23, 2026
- Review due
- Aug 14, 2026
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