Easy Charlotte Mason inspired lesson Plan: Three Silly Sisters
Sisters make mistakes.
Sisters forgive.
Sisters are there for each other through it all.
That is the hope of every parent raising daughters.
None of us are perfect — and that includes our girls. But love can see sisters through their rough spots, just like these three silly sisters.
The heart of this story beautifully reflects:
“Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:11
This makes Three Silly Sisters a natural fit for a Charlotte Mason–inspired lesson, where character formation and living ideas are central.
How to Use Three Silly Sisters for a Charlotte Mason–Inspired Lesson
If you’re not familiar with Charlotte Mason’s educational philosophy, the simplest explanation is she believed in exposing kids to good literature, getting kids out in nature and exploring learning through more hands-on experiences rather than dry text and pointless worksheets.
The focus on this lesson plan is to teach in a way that children will remember. A good book, natural and easy discussions, hands on activities, and time in nature. If your child struggles with an element, don’t push too hard, learning should develop positive memories.
1. Living Book Reading
Begin by reading the story aloud straight through. Resist the urge to interrupt. Let the ideas do their quiet work. On a second reading later in the week, gently pause to notice:
- Facial expressions
- Body language
- Moments of tension
- Moments of encouragement
Charlotte Mason trusted that children can receive living ideas without over-explaining.
2. Narration
After reading, ask your child to tell the story back in their own words.
You might ask:
- “What happened between the sisters?”
- “How did they encourage one another?”
- “How did they build each other up?”
For younger children:
- Draw a favorite scene.
- Use the Dress-Up Sticker Activity to retell the story.
- Act out a moment of forgiveness.
Narration strengthens attention, comprehension, and confidence.
3. Scripture Connection
Read 1 Thessalonians 5:11 together.
Write it on a small card or bookmark and place it in your Bible or use it as copywork for early writers.
Discuss:
- What does it mean to “build up” your sister?
- What does encouragement sound like in our home?
- How can we practice this today?
This makes the story not just something we read — but something we live.
4. Handicraft: Paper Plate Goose
Follow your lesson with a handicraft. You can find the instructions in my Free Resource Library. Or you can get more information on this blog post. https://sillygeesepublishing.com/sillygeesepaperplatecraft/
Creating the Paper Plate Goose Craft helps children:
- Develop fine motor skills
- Build hand and eye coordination
- Practice attention to detail
- Take joy in completing good work
Handicrafts build up hand muscles and hand and eye coordination — while learning skills that will follow them into adulthood.
5. Nature Study
Observe real geese if possible. Possible places, your local park, zoo, or pond. During certain times of the year, you might see them flying overhead, they fly in a distinctive V shape.
Notice:
- How they move together
- How they communicate
- How they protect one another
Draw parallels to how sisters can stay close and support each other.
6. Extend the Learning Throughout the Week
To allow the lesson to linger, you can add:
Charlotte Mason lessons are short (between 15-30 min) — but the ideas are lasting.
Download the Charlotte Mason Lesson Plan
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And if you know a mama raising daughters who longs to cultivate encouragement and grace in her home, share this post with her.
Because sisters will make mistakes.
But sisters can also build one another up.
