1. Shakespeare’s Childhood
By Suzie Kim

2. William Shakespeare

3. Birth Born in April, 1564 in Stratford (exact date of birth unknown)
Record exists of Shakespeare’s baptism on April 26th 1564
Third child of eight born from John & Mary Shakespeare, first son, and the first to survive past infancy

4. Family
John Shakespeare, Shakespeare’s father, was a glove maker who was also related to wool dealing and money lending
Was a prosperous craftsman, businessman, and a leading townsman
Mary Arden, Shakespeare’s mother, was a well land owner’s daughter in a branch of an aristocratic family

5. Education : Petty School
Attended a petty junior school, where it was the starting point of education for five year olds
Was educated by the help of a “horn book”
Richer citizens took progress, to the town’s local grammar school

6. The Horn Book
Horn book is a small wooden board with a handle comprised with the basic text of the alphabet, the Lord’s Prayers, and the Ten Commandments

7. Education : Grammar School
Attended Stratford’s Grammar School (King’s New School – dedicated by Edward VI) at the age of seven
John Shakespeare ensured that his son would take full advantage of the education available in his home by attending local schools
Curriculum was to teach pupils Latin, both spoken and written
Predicted that Shakespeare’s obvious mastery and love for Latin authors came from the fulfilled education of the grammar school

8. Grammar School
The Courtyard of King Edward VI Grammar School

9. Bibliography
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"Mr. William Shakespeare and the Internet." Mr. William Shakespeare and the Internet. 24 Aug <
"Internet Shakespeare Editions." Internet Shakespeare Editions. 24 Aug <