This week’s podcast episode on the Charlotte Mason method of education–the delectable education–is a question and answer session. Listen to this lively, animated, and slightly controversial discussion of short lessons, nature study, free time, and Bible lessons.
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“Five of the thirteen waking hours should be at the disposal of the children; three, at least, of these, from two o’clock to five, for example, should be spent out of doors in all but very bad weather. This is the opportunity for out-of-door work, collecting wild flowers, describing walks and views, etc.” (From “Suggestions” accompanying Programme 42)
“The Children’s Day will, on the whole, run thus: Lessons, 1 1/2 to 4 hours; meals, 2 hours; occupations, 1 to 3 hours; leisure, 5 to 7 hours, according to age.” (From “Suggestions” accompanying Programme 42)
“Children between 6 and 9 should get a considerable knowledge of the Bible text. By 9 they should have read the simple (and suitable) narrative portions of the Old Testament…and [the Synoptic] Gospels.” (Vol. 1, p. 249)
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6 comments
theycallmemommy withapileofbooks
I really enjoyed this Q&A, ladies! Very helpful!!!! 🙂
Morgan Conner
Thank you all for answering my question! So fun!
Nicole Williams
Morgan,
You are most welcome. Sorry you had to wait so long.
Nicole Williams
We are so glad. Thanks for the encouragement.
-Liz
Heather Nicole
Did you say there is a book or list of Bible passages "suitable" for children?
Nicole Williams
Heather,
I am not sure that we mentioned a specific book, unless perhaps it was the Paterson Smith or Costley-White versions Mason used. I don't know how old your children are, but a quick glance at what is coming up next will usually provide you with that information when you read ahead in your Bible to what is coming up next.
-Liz
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