Episode 236: Poetry
For Charlotte Mason, poetry was a life giving instructor and inspirer of the children. This podcast episode includes special guest, Jono Kiser, a lover, writer, and teacher of…
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Episode 235: When the Feast is Too Much
Overwhelmed? Overwrought? Or, just over it all? This episode is a re-release of one of our top listened to discussions, because when the broad feast feels unachievable or…
Episode 234: ADE Book Club: Peace Like a River
Charlotte Mason set her method firmly on the power of narrative. This episode is the book discussion of a novel from 2001: Peace Like a River by Leif…
Episode 233: Method of Lessons
Charlotte Mason advocated a "method" of lessons, which included comments to the teacher about preparing for lessons. What is included in this practice, why is it necessary or…
Episode 232: Forecasting
Charlotte Mason's curriculum set appropriately short lessons in many varied subjects. Her programmes included timetables to help organize the short morning lessons. This episode is a discussion of…
Episode 230: Education Is…
Charlotte Mason made several statements that began, "Education is…" This episode teases out many of her definitions of education. Emily, Nicole, and Liz discuss her perspective on education…
Episode 229: Exams
Term examinations in Charlotte Mason's schools were mandatory. This podcast explores the purpose of examinations, what was covered, and how we evaluate our child's performance. Listen Now: …
Episode 228: Mastery Before Moving On
Did Charlotte Mason advocate the common notion of "mastery before moving on?" Liz, Emily, and Nicole discuss this popular idea and, based on Miss Mason's principles, the cases…
Episode 227: Writing–Transcription & Dictation
A Charlotte Mason education is grounded in principles of teaching, not just products. This is critical in the area of writing, whether handwriting or written composition. Since writing…