Before you get started, you’ll need the map:
Simply Classical Curriculum Map
Simply Classical Scope and Sequence
Simply Classical Readiness Assessments
Electronic Review Options:
Quizlet
Pink Cat Games
Jeopardy Labs
Blooket
Amazon Echo
Outsourcing options:
Memoria Press Simply Classical Literature classes
Need Extra Support:
Simply Classical Forums
Simply Classical Facebook group
Simply Classical Literature Audio Options:
Simply Classical C
Aesop’s Fables (MP3 downloads included)
Simply Classical 1
Days Gone By CD
Simply Classical 2
Animal Tales CD by Jim Weiss
Notes regarding audiobook options:
Finding an audiobook version of a book can be difficult, especially if a book is older. I usually search the book’s title or ISBN number + audiobook. In the books below, if I found an audiobook version, I included a link for you as well.
*Notes regarding Audible — this platform is by far my favorite because it’s the one I find most familiar and easiest to navigate. These are books read by professional narrators or actors. You don’t need a membership to purchase audiobooks via Audible, but members get discounted titles and other perks. It’s accessible via desktop, tablet, phone, or Amazon Echo devices. A free trial is available here.
*Notes regarding Learning Ally — this platform requires membership to access audiobooks, with a cost of $135/year. Coupons are pretty widely available, so be sure to do a search before you sign up. You’ll have to send over documentation of a print disability before your membership is approved. It’s accessible via desktop, tablet, or smartphone.
Learning Ally has a few different formats and features: Classic Audio is an audiobook read by a human, no text available. VOICEtext (H) is read by a human, with text available on the screen and highlighted for following along. VOICEtext (S) is a synthetic voice, with text available on the screen for following along.
Simply Classical 3
American History Read Alouds
*There are 30 books in this set. I’ve listed the ones below for which I was able to find an audio resource. *
Pocahontas: Young Peacemaker
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
The Thanksgiving Story
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
Betsy Ross: Designer of our Flag
Learning Ally, Classic Audio
Where Was Patrick Henry on the 29th of May?
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
Paul Revere’s Ride
Audible
Learning Ally Classic Audio
Paul Revere: Boston Patriot
Learning Ally, Classic Audio
A More Perfect Union: The Story of Our Constitution
Learning Ally, Classic Audio
The 4th of July Story
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
Daniel Boone: Young Hunter and Tracker
Learning Ally, Classic Audio
Robert Fulton: Boy Craftsman
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
How We Crossed the West: The Adventures of Lewis and Clark
Learning Ally, Classic Audio
The Boy Who Drew Birds: A Story of John James Audubon
Learning Ally, Classic Audio
The Star-Spangled Banner
Audible
Clara Barton: Founder of the American Red Cross
Audible
George Washington Carver
Learning Ally, Classic Audio
Helen Keller
Learning Ally, Classic Audio
The Wright Brothers: Pioneers of American Aviation
Audible
Stories of Great Americans for Little Americans, Second Edition
Audible
Myself and Others:
Aesop Fables CD
The Courage of Sarah Noble
Audible
Little House in the Big Woods
Audible
Simply Classical Extended Reading Level 4
Balto
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
Long way to a new home
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
Bears on Hemlock Mountain
Audible
Encyclopedia Brown
Audible
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
Simply Classical Literature 5/6
Farmer Boy
Audible
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
Charlotte’s Web
Audible
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
A Bear Called Paddington
Audible
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
Mr Popper’s Penguins
Audible
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
Simply Classical SC 5/6 read alouds
Mary Poppins
Audible
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
James Herriot’s Treasury for Children
Audible
Learning Ally, Classic Audio
The Saturdays
Audible
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
The Little Lame Prince
Audible
Caddie Woodlawn
Audible
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
The Secret Garden
Audible
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
The Family Under the Bridge
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
Simply Classical 7/8 Literature
The Moffats
Audible
Learning Ally, Classic Audio
My Side of the Mountain
Audible
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
Homer Price
Audible
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Audible
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
Carry On, Mr. Bowditch
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
Detectives in Togas
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
Mystery of the Roman Ransom
Learning Ally, Classic Audio
The Trumpet of the Swan
Audible
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
Simply Classical 7/8 read alouds
Black Beauty
Audible
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
The Story of the Treasure Seekers
Audible
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
Audible
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
The Incredible Journey
Audible
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
Little Lord Fauntleroy
Audible
Simply Classical Literature 9/10
Audible
Learning Ally – Classical Audio
The Cricket in Times Square
Audible
Learning Ally: Classical Audio
The Door in the Wall
Audible
Learning Ally: Classical Audio
The Twenty-One Balloons
Learning Ally: VoiceText H
Simply Classical 9/10 Read Alouds
The Black Stallion
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
Audible
Island of the Blue Dolphins
Audible
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
A Christmas Carol
Audible
Learning Ally: Classical Audio
Lassie Come-Home
Learning Ally: Classical Audio
The Princess and the Goblin
Audible
Learning Ally: Classical Audio
Across Five Aprils
Audible
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
A Wrinkle in Time
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
Audible
The Prince and the Pauper
Audible
Learning Ally: Classical Audio
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Learning Ally: Classical Audio
Tales from Shakespeare
Audible
Learning Ally: Classical Audio
Simply Classical 9/10 Extended Literature
Carry On, Mr. Bowditch
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
Where the Red Fern Grows
Audible
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Learning Ally: Classical Audio
Audible
Simply Classical Literature 11/12
The Magician’s Nephew
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
Audible
Bronze Bow
Audible
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
Anne of Green Gables
Audible
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
The Trojan War
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
Simply Classical 11/12 Read Alouds
The Adventures of Odysseus & The Tale of Troy
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
Audible
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
Learning Ally: Classical Audio
Audible
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
Audible
Call It Courage
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
Audible
Swallows & Amazons
Learning Ally: Classical Audio
Audible
The Jungle Book
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
Audible
I, Juan de Pareja
Audible
Learning Ally, Voice Text H
Indian Captive
Audible
Learning Ally, VoiceText H
Lad: A Dog
Audible
Learning Ally: Classical Audio