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• May 25, 2009 - Charlotte Mason Monday - Memorial Day Style
Posted By Cathy in Charlotte Mason
It's Monday, but it's Memorial Day and we've had a busy three day weekend here. I am not going to do a summary of Charlotte Mason's original works this week, but I'm just checking in to let you know what I'm thinking about regarding Charlotte Mason's teaching style here in the last week.
I'm re-reading Catherine Levinson's book, A Charlotte Mason Education, which is really just a brief summary of the Charlotte Mason style of learning. I am all the more encouraged with the direction I am taking - that is works and that it is a very efficient form of learning which awakens the desire if implemented gently, but seriously. Catherine re-iterates that her children thrive on reading and narration, on short lessons, and giving their reading their full attention. In the end of the book she lays out a Charlotte Mason schedule. Especially for the young grades (K-3), the lessons themselves should really only take a few hours (three hours or so). This leaves time for that 2 plus hours of outdoor time during poor weather and 4 plus hours of outdoor time during good weather. My kids crave this, and they are all the better for it. Also, as far as I can tell, our goal is to teach our children to be self-educated - to be lifelong learners. So, although lessons will take more time as they get older, lessons shouldn't get harder for you, the mom. Especially if you implement a good dose of habit training with your child. Reward them with independence when they are capable of it.
Here is a great link I found today, with links to free resources for a Charlotte Mason Education:
An Old-Fashioned Education
It is much like my favorite website, but organized by topic rather than by school year.
Ambelside Online
As of this last year, I use their outline for curriculum as the basis for my homeschool curriculum - with the addition of Saxon Math, Artistic Pursuits, and God's Design For Life Science texts. I do wish I could find a good geography source - perhaps I will like some of the resources at this new website. And, hey FREE is soooo good.
Attention Art Enthusiasts
From the above site, I found this link:
Michaelangelo Artist Study - Gutenberg Ebook
I love the idea of taking a classic text - supplementing with a modern picture book, sure, but using the classic text as the foundation...because...it's a classic for a reason, because it covers the topic well.
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May 26, 2009 - Untitled Comment
I'm inspired that you are seeking to provide a Charlotte Mason type of education for your children. And thank you for the links to the great resources.
Blessings, Melissa
May 27, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Hi Cathy-thanks for the comments at my blog-I love your comments!!
Yes, the mulch is great for more than just keeping weeds at bay. It also makes it so that you need to water the garden less.
This is the first year I'm doing this. I've had several gardeners highly recommend it to me.
I'm anxious to see if I'll have a problem with slugs or the straw sprouting weeds. Supposedly, if the straw is deep, it's not supposed to do that.
As for horses, we have 5 horses and 1 pony. 3 of the horses are older horses. They & the pony were given to us. The 2 young horses we bought since our oldest dd is into showing.
I'm hoping to find a home for 1 of the old horses to give her to.
Cows-4 steers, 1 bull, 2 calves that we bottle fed, 2 mama cows who are both pregnant.
We share pastures w/ a farmer who is a good friend.
Have a great day! Holly
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