When we first started using the Charlotte Mason method, I relied a lot on booklists prepared by other, more “seasoned” CM homeschoolers. Most of these lists typically included primarily time-tested classics, so that also became my “safety ground” when trying to find living books to add to our library. Once Read more…
Once the child is able to do transcription well, by Form 2, we usually add Prepared Dictation. Dictation is seen as another tool in forming the foundation for good spelling. Here are the Steps for Prepared Dictation: Step 1. The child prepares a paragraph. (Older children 1-3 pages) Steps of Read more…
Living books are a mainstay of a Charlotte Mason education. But what do we know about living books, exactly? What are living books? First, we define living books as something written by an author that is passionate about a subject of which he is also an expert. But there is Read more…
With the basic foundation of education being an atmosphere, a discipline, and a life, Charlotte Mason continues to take a look at principles that can lead to the creation of an effective curriculum. If we want to take a look at a simple summary of a syllabus that Miss Mason Read more…
Principle # 8. In saying that “education is a life,” the need of intellectual and moral as well as of physical sustenance is implied. The mind feeds on ideas, and therefore children should have a generous curriculum. (Charlotte Mason’s Home Education Volume 6 Introduction) Charlotte Mason believes in three instruments for education: education Read more…