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Charlotte Mason Method
by Julie Shepherd Knapp,copyright 2006
A Christian-focused literature-based approach to learning developed in
19th Century England, based on the writings of Charlotte Mason and
introduced as a homeschooling method in 1987 by Susan Schaeffer
Macaulay in her book, "For the Children's Sake".
The method recommends using "classics" and other "real" or "living"
books written by quality authors, in their entirety, rather than standard
textbooks or "dumbed-down" reading passages. Instead of learning
thru lectures, children are required to narrate back what they have
learned from being read to, reading, or observation.
Formal lessons are delayed until age 6 and written narration is not
required until a child is age 10 - 12. Children use "copy work" and
dictation to practice handwriting. History is taught chronologically, using
historic fiction, and a history time-line is constructed.
Nature walks are encouraged, and a nature notebook and personal
journal are kept. Emphasis is on literature, art, music, poetry,
bible-study, and history. No workbooks, study guides, tests or
competition. Recommends short, focused lessons, that aim to instill a
love of learning.
Check out Ambleside Online and House of Education - A free
Charlotte Mason online curriculum, which also has two online Yahoo!
support groups -- one for AO and one for HOE (Ambleside covers years
1-6 and the House of Education covers years 7-9)
Other Resources
The Original Home Schooling Series -- Charlotte Mason's writings
For the Children's Sake: Foundations of Education for Home and
School a book by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay
Charlotte Mason Study Guide a book by Penny Gardner
Honey for a Child's Heart by Gladys Hunt -- a book that describes
the value of good books, how to choose them, and offers suggestions
Charlotte Mason in America -- a mom's blog
Charlotte Mason Education Forums -- an online discussion board
Secular Charlotte Mason Group -- an online Yahoo! support group
Fresno Family Homeschooling Pages: Secular Charlotte Mason
Magnanimity -- an online newsletter/Yahoo! group
Homeschool Without Homework an article by Karen Andreola
by Julie Shepherd Knapp,copyright 2006
A Christian-focused literature-based approach to learning developed in
19th Century England, based on the writings of Charlotte Mason and
introduced as a homeschooling method in 1987 by Susan Schaeffer
Macaulay in her book, "For the Children's Sake".
The method recommends using "classics" and other "real" or "living"
books written by quality authors, in their entirety, rather than standard
textbooks or "dumbed-down" reading passages. Instead of learning
thru lectures, children are required to narrate back what they have
learned from being read to, reading, or observation.
Formal lessons are delayed until age 6 and written narration is not
required until a child is age 10 - 12. Children use "copy work" and
dictation to practice handwriting. History is taught chronologically, using
historic fiction, and a history time-line is constructed.
Nature walks are encouraged, and a nature notebook and personal
journal are kept. Emphasis is on literature, art, music, poetry,
bible-study, and history. No workbooks, study guides, tests or
competition. Recommends short, focused lessons, that aim to instill a
love of learning.
Check out Ambleside Online and House of Education - A free
Charlotte Mason online curriculum, which also has two online Yahoo!
support groups -- one for AO and one for HOE (Ambleside covers years
1-6 and the House of Education covers years 7-9)
Other Resources
The Original Home Schooling Series -- Charlotte Mason's writings
For the Children's Sake: Foundations of Education for Home and
School a book by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay
Charlotte Mason Study Guide a book by Penny Gardner
Honey for a Child's Heart by Gladys Hunt -- a book that describes
the value of good books, how to choose them, and offers suggestions
Charlotte Mason in America -- a mom's blog
Charlotte Mason Education Forums -- an online discussion board
Secular Charlotte Mason Group -- an online Yahoo! support group
Fresno Family Homeschooling Pages: Secular Charlotte Mason
Magnanimity -- an online newsletter/Yahoo! group
Homeschool Without Homework an article by Karen Andreola
| "...I think we owe it to children to let them dig their knowledge, of whatever subject, for themselves out of the "fit" book; and this for two reasons: What a child digs for is his own possession; what is poured into his ear, like the idle song of a pleasant singer, floats out as lightly as it came in, and is rarely assimilated. I do not mean to say that the lecture and the oral lesson are without their uses; but these uses are, to give impulse and to order knowledge; and not to convey knowledge..." -- Charlotte Mason |