Fairy Lore of the World

"Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten."

-G.K. Chesterton

There is something magical about living in the fairy world with your littles. It seems as if most children are drawn into the excitement of fairies, dragons, battles between good and evil, and the lore that comes with things we cannot explain.

Much of my experience with fairies has been shaped by Disney and English fairy lore. For this unit I wanted to produce something that would captivate the magic of learning fairy lore from other cultures, while also bringing in a science aspect to your home that is exciting and engaging.

Fairy Lore of the World brings fairies and fairy like beings you may not be aware of and connects them to a science activity. Each activity was thoughtfully curated to match the fairy or fairy being in an authentic way.

This unit has been influenced by a Charlotte Mason method of home education. In it you will find pages that will speak to her philosophy and how to implement certain aspects. While inspired by Charlotte Mason methods, this unit is not just for families following a Charlotte Mason learning style.

Recitation, artist study, and composer study are best to fit into morning time or afternoon tea. Our playlist of songs is wonderful to listen to while doing copywork lessons.

This unit was split into a student packet and parent packet for ease of use. I recommend using a world map or globe to find the countries referenced in the unit. There are also blank journaling pages in the student book to allow children to write or narrate what they have read about each fairy.

Some aspects you can add to this unit are nature journaling, map work, and narrations.

I hope you find this unit as a wonderful way to connect with your children while learning fairy lore of other countries of the world.