A thorough chapter-by-chapter overview of the inspiring teaching principles of Christian educator Charlotte Mason, this book reveals the practical day by day method of how to teach "the Charlotte Mason way". The author offers friendly advice, and humor, along with the joys and struggles of real homeschool life. The book covers education, parenting, homeschooling and lots of encouraging advice for mothers.
They're hallmarks of childhood. The endless "why" questions. The desire to touch and taste everything. The curiosity and the observations. It can't be denied-children have an inherent desire to know.
Previously published: Puyallup, WA: Charlotte Mason Communique-tions, 1996.
This is a good place for parents of very young children to begin, since Charlotte Mason details ways to prepare children up to age 9 for a CM education.
This unique book actually has a two-fold purpose.
This is a print version of the summaries that are online for free at http://www.amblesideonline.org/CM/CMSummaries.html
The Original Home Schooling Series
This volume provides an overview of Charlotte Mason's educational philosophy and includes the final version of her 20 principles. Mason also discusses the practical application of her philosophy in the latter half of the book.
In Lessons at Blackberry Inn, life is seen through Carol's eyes, the eyes of a homemaker in the 1830s.
This work also includes Charlotte's help for breaking bad habits, hundreds of inspiring quotes, and lots of practical tips. - Publisher
"A story starter suspends a student in the middle of a predicament. He is then faced with the question, "What happens next?" This is his que to expand and embellish the story however he wants"--Page 4 of cover.