(on) The Road (to becoming a) Scholar: Book Clubs of the Past

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Book Clubs of the Past

Announcing

The Knights of Freedom

Book Club

Our Founding Fathers

First Fridays from 1:30 – 3:30

February - May

Mission: The mission of Knight of Freedom is to create lasting friendships with boys of high character, active minds and busy hands, to introduce moral leadership activities and opportunities, to bond and move through life together.

Membership is open to boys aged 7-12.

Elements:

Monthly Meetings, two hours in length: Each meeting begins with an opening ceremony that includes prayer or scripture and pledge of Allegiance.
Reading and discussion of biographies of great men: The boys read one biography per month from the Childhood of Famous Americans series. This meeting also includes a presentation by the advisor on the era in which the famous person lived. There may be an occasional guest speaker as the advisor deems necessary.
Leadership training and experience: This makes up the other part of the meeting. Basic parliamentary procedure is taught. The advisor gives a short lesson on leadership. Each boy then gives a 5-10 minute presentation on the topic of his choice. For example, cooking, volcanoes, airplanes, piano recitals, Johnny Appleseed, Big Foot, Legos. This helps him develop leadership skills while increasing the feeling of brotherhood in the club. Lessons on knighthood are given during the first meeting. The lesson will include details about armor, King Arthur’s round table, weapons, the code of honor and the “Armor of God”.
Tuition: $20 for supplies. Book cost is not included. There are MANY copies available through the Library system.

Meeting 1 - February

Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance
Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure
Lesson on Knighthood
Discussion of George Washington – Childhood of Famous Americans Series
What is a Patriot, Liber and Public Virtue?
Activity Plywood Shield w/Leather Straps & Snack
Time permitting – Optional PVC Swords w/Foam Padding (additional $3 for materials) and practice fencing

Meeting 2 - March

Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion of John Adams – Childhood of Famous Americans Series
Diplomacy & Foreign Affairs for Kids
Member Presentations
Activity (Paint a duck decoy) & Snack
Time Permitting – Duck Shooting w/Bow and Arrow
(PVC Bows and dowel arrows optional – additional $3)

Meeting 3 - April

Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion of Thomas Jefferson – Childhood of Famous Americans Series
History o f the U.S. Government
Member Presentations
Activity Jefferson Wheel Cypher & Snack
Time Permitting – Secret Code Cracking

Meeting 4 - May

Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion of Ben Franklin – Childhood of Famous Americans Series
How to debate
Member Presentations
Activity Build a Kite & Snack
Time permitting - Kite Fighting after class at local park

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Cathie and her husband are blessed with six children and have home educated them since 2003. Before children, Cathie developed curricula and taught classes for adults around the world on a variety of topics in the computer industry at the corporate and technical school level. She loves to develop curricula, teach homeschool co-op classes and organize book clubs. For five years, she held board positions on a large homeschool support group such as general coordinator, membership coordinator and advisory member.

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