INTERESTED IN CHARLOTTE MASON?
4-2-06 All links were updated.
KAREN ANDREOLA'S ARTICLES
Charlotte Mason Method
Nature Notebook
Dickens of an Idea
Homeschool without Homework
Art Appreciation
Poetry
Narration Beats Tests
CATHERINE LEVINSON'S ARTICLES
Applying Charlotte Mason Ideas
DEBI'S ARTICLES
The CM Student Motto -I am, I can, I ought, I will
Our Daily Schedule
Notes from Levison's Seminar
Outdoor Activities
LYNN HOCRAFFER
Is CM Unschooling?
Meet the Lady Study Guide
CMason Special Needs
CMason High School
PENNY GARDNER
Penny Gardner Web Site
has quite a few articles and information about this method
CHARLOTTE MASON Orignal Series
Volume 1, Home Education
Volume 2, Parents and Children
Volume 3, School Education
Volume 4, Ourselves
Volume 5, Formation of Character
Volume 6, Towards a Philosophy in Education
Savior of the World (Mason's poetry)
About the CHARLOTTE MASON Orignal Series
Summary of the Six Volumes of the Charlotte Mason Series
Twenty Basic Principles
Charlotte Mason Series in Modern English
WHAT IS A LIVING BOOK?
A living Book is a book that is written by an author who takes
a special interest in the subject and the facts are presented
in story form. To test a book as a living book, do the one
page test. Does it promote high moral character, courage,
or generosity? Does it capture your attention? If so, read a page,
any page. Does it make you want to find out more? If so,
this would be a living book for you.
WHAT IS A WHOLE BOOK?
A whole book is a book written by one author, usually.
It is not a book with lots of different stories written by different
authors. Look for books that are complete and unabridged.
This way you will be reading the words that the author
intended you to read. Many books have been dumbed down to a
lower reading level. Try to avoid these as read alouds.
WHAT IS TWADDLE?
Twaddle are books that are dumbed down. They are disguised as
Readers, books such as Dr. Suess, Series books,and etc. I am not
saying these are all bad, but I would limit them. They do
have their place. When a child is reading or being read living
books, their vocabulary increases, their interests change, and they
seem to pick up good habits and so forth from these living books.
WHAT IS NARRATION?
Narration is the telling back what you have read, seen,
or experienced. When a child can tell you what they learned, written
tests are not necessary. Narration can be in the form of telling
back verbally, written, or even in pictures.
WHAT SUBJECTS ARE COVERED USING THIS METHOD?
Bible, Literature, History, Science, Language, Spelling,
Independent Reading, Composition, Poetry, Handwriting, Math,
Foreign Language, Art Appreciation, Music Appreciation,
Geography, Handicrafts.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THIS METHOD?
School can become more enjoyable with this method. It is inexpensive to use this
method since all you really need to purchase is a language program such as
Simply Grammar or LLATL and a Math book. Most that use this
method buy lots of good literature. But, you can get it at the library.
Many enjoy the short lessons which can help cut down on dawdling.
Hearing about real people instead of just cold, hard
facts makes it more interesting. Hands-on science, art and music appreciation,
and literature make for a well-rounded study.
MY FAVORITE BOOKS ON CM
A Charlotte Mason Companion by Karen Andreola
A Charlotte Mason Education by Catherine Levison
More Charlotte Mason Education by Catherine Levison
Educating the Whole Hearted Child by Clay & Sally Clarkson
Teaching Children by Diane Lopez
You Can Teach Your Child Successfully by Ruth Beechick
For the Children's Sake by Susan Schaeffer Mcaulay
SOME OTHER BOOKS ON CM
The Original Homeschooling Series by Charlotte Mason
These are the original writings of Mason. I did not find this to be easy reading.
Books Children Love by Elizabeth Wilson
Charlotte Mason Study Guide by Penny Gardner
OTHERS WHO USE CHARLOTTE MASON METHODS
Lynn's Charlotte Mason Study Loop
Peanuts & Popcorn
OTHER WEBSITES OF INTEREST
Ambleside Online
Looking for what to study? This site has it year
by year (grades 1 - 12)and an e-mail loop.
Study Plutarch, Shakespheare, and more
Young Minds
This site has many CM friendly activities.
There's a nature journal, drawing practice sheets, book report forms,
various worksheets,word book instructions, science, planners,
and information on curriculums.
Heart of Wisdom Curriculum
A CM friendly curriculum (using a unit study approach) for grades 7-12.
Lynn's Very Unofficial CM book type
Twaddle Free Book Store & Reading List
The ABC's of Charlotte Mason
Subject Links (some CM friendly stuff here)
A Charlotte Mason Education
A SAMPLE SCHEDULE FOR TWO CHILDREN
9:00-9:15, BIBLE (Pray/Read/Narrate)
9:15-9:45, MATH
9:45-10:15, LANGUAGE, COPYWORK
10:15-10:30, SPELLING
10:30-11:00, READ (read to selves and narrate)
11:00-11:30, HEALTH OR SCIENCE OR NATURE WALK
11:30-12:00, LITERATURE(I Read & they Narrate) OR POETRY
12:00-1:00 LUNCH AND BREAK
1:00-1:30, HISTORY OR GEOGRAPHY
1:30-2:00, MUSIC OR ART OR PICTURE STUDY
SECOND CHILD'S SCHEDULE
9:00-9:15, BIBLE (together with child 1)
9:15-9:30, COPYWORK (while working child 1 on math)
9:30-10:00, MATH (while child 1 finishes language)
10:00-10:30 LANGUAGE & SPELLING
10:30-11:00 READ & NARRATE
rest of day is same as child 1
Realize that this schedule is not meant
to be followed exactly,
it is only a suggestion.
Thank you, The HomeSchoolMom.com.
