Descriptive & Detailed Narrations -Encouraging More
First, check to be sure that you are considering the following: *Am I moderating the content meant to be narrated? In other words, am I...
Thoughts on "The Art of Book Reading"
“The Art of Book Reading” is a two part article written by Mrs. A Coumont in the Parents’ Review. Mrs. Coumont discusses the importance...
Narration -A New Revelation
As I was thinking about my daughters and some of their favorite books over their childhood years, I realized something new about narration.
The Children's Hour
What is the Children’s Hour? After researching through Charlotte Mason’s own Home Education series as well as through articles from the...
Calendar of Firsts
The Calendar of Firsts is a record of natural history when it is first seen, such as the “first cardinal”, “first tadpole”, or “first...
Citizenship -The Role of History Knowledge and the Necessity of Individual Thought
Charlotte Mason felt strongly about citizenship -strongly enough that she gave it a regular place in the curriculum. And while children...
Beauty and Diversity
Striking a balance between using children’s books written a long time ago and books written today can be frustrating and difficult. It...
Narration and the Very Young
First Stones in the Foundation Early school in this curriculum includes Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory and Year One students and these...
Process Over Product
If you’re familiar with some of the main points of a Charlotte Mason education, then you’ve probably heard or read a little about...
Commonplace Books
It is very helpful to read with a commonplace book or reading-diary, in which to put down any striking thought in your author, or your...
