Common Place Book

[jjn3beans]

I've been reading through old posts, and every now and then I run across something called a "common place book." What is this and when does HOD start utilizing one? Why is this important? Thanks!

[Gwenny]

It starts in Preparing. Here is a quote from the Preparing Introduction.

Students also need a Common Place Book for their copywork. A Common Place Book is often a bound composition book with lined pages. It provides a common place to copy anything that is timeless, memorable, or worthy of rereading. It is for copying text and not for original writing. Bible verses, classic poetry, and passages from excellent literature with beautiful or vivid wording are often included. Students will add to the Common Place Book throughout the year.


My daughter has used hers in Preparing and now CTC and I believe there is still room. We will just keep filling it until she needs another.

[jjn3beans]

Okay, thanks! I'll get one for my two older girls then.