Great pains were taken to warn their members and especially their children of the dangers of the world. Religiously motivated, they were exceptional in their time for their interest in the education of their children. Reading of the Bible was necessary to living a pious life. The education of the next generation was important to further "purify" the church and perfect social living.
Three English diversions were banned in their New England colonies; drama, religious music and erotic poetry. The first and last of these led to immorality. Music in worship created a "dreamy" state which was not conducive in listening to God. Since the people were not spending their time idly indulged in trivialities, they were left with two godly diversions.
The Bible stimulated their corporate intellect by promoting discussions of literature. Greek classics of Cicero, Virgil, Terence and Ovid were taught, as well as poetry and Latin verse. They were encouraged to create their own poetry, always religious in content.
For the first time in history, free schooling was offered for all children. Puritans formed the first formal school in 1635, called the Roxbury Latin School. Four years later, the first American College was established; Harvard in Cambridge. Children aged 6-8 attended a "Dame school" where the teacher, who was usually a widow, taught reading. "Ciphering" (math) and writing were low on the academic agenda.
Puritan schools were focused on teaching reading and writing, with an emphasis on religious instruction. Students were expected to memorize Bible verses and learn about Puritan beliefs and values. Discipline was strict, with corporal punishment used to maintain order and ensure obedience.
Puritans schools focused on teaching children to read and write so they could study the Bible. They also emphasized the importance of moral education and obedience to authority. Additionally, practical skills like farming, sewing, and basic arithmetic were also taught in Puritan schools.
In the center of each Puritan village, there was typically a meetinghouse or church, which served as the religious, social, and political hub of the community. Meetings, worship services, and town gatherings were often held in this central location, reflecting the important role of religion in Puritan society.
A Puritan town typically consisted of a central meetinghouse, surrounded by residences, farms, and common areas. The town was organized around the church, with strict moral and religious codes governing daily life. Streets were often laid out in a grid pattern, with an emphasis on community cohesion and religious observance.
One result of the Puritan was was the establishment of the Massachusetts Bay Colony as a theocratic society where strict religious laws were enforced.
Evidence of Puritan attitudes can be seen in American culture through traditions like Thanksgiving, emphasis on hard work and discipline, and influences on laws governing behavior. Puritan beliefs in self-reliance, thriftiness, and moral uprightness still influence societal expectations and values. Additionally, certain regions of the United States, such as New England, continue to exhibit traces of Puritan influence in their customs and social norms.
In the center of each Puritan village, there was typically a meetinghouse or church, which served as the religious, social, and political hub of the community. Meetings, worship services, and town gatherings were often held in this central location, reflecting the important role of religion in Puritan society.
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The Puritan Colonists believed that education was successful by observation and doing. The Puritans were home schooled by having them help with household chores or help in the hunt for food and the building of shelter. The Europeans sent their children to established schools for book learning.
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Puritan classrooms were small. In most cases, the Puritan classrooms were also used for other reasons, such as holding church preachings and court hearings.
Puritan leaders had banned Anne Hutchinson from Massachusetts because Hutchinson criticized Puritan ministers. She also held meetings in her home where men and women talked about religion. Puritan leaders did not like this.
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Purtitan and othe olonial schools are different from the public schools of today is how in public school now we have sinks, toliets, electricty and other things thta need sources back then there wasnt that much.