Charlotte Mason believed children are born persons and this podcast honors a very special person and her family. Liz Cottrill interviews Amy Fields, mother of a “full care child,” whose handicaps seem insurmountable but whose spirit is indomitable. Enjoy this interview to hear how Charlotte Mason’s method applies to a child the world would consider uneducable.

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[Amy and Cary Lynn]

“[T]he Bible, shows the deepest insight into what is peculiar to the children in their nature and estate. “Of such is the kingdom of heaven.” “Except ye become as little children ye shall in no case enter the kingdom of heaven.” “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” “And He called a little child, and set him in the midst.” Here is the Divine estimate of the child’s estate.” (1/11-12)

America Begins, Dalgliesh (America Builds Homes and America Travels)

The Blue Fairy Book (audio version here)

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Episode 58: Charlotte Mason and Special Needs

Audubon Stuffed Birds

The subject of composition perplexes because Charlotte Mason required
it and yet discouraged its instruction. How does a teacher abide by her principles and fulfill these requirements? This episode analyzes her principles of writing skill and instruction and traces its development through the forms.

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“In fact, lessons on ‘composition‘ should follow the model of that famous essay on “Snakes in Ireland”–“There are none.”…Our business is to provide children with material in their lessons, and, leave the handling of such material to themselves.” (1/247)

“[L]et us perceive that our relations with each other are the relations of spirit with spirit, and that spoken and written words are no more than the outward and visible signs of ideas spiritually conveyed…” (2/135)

“Before they are ten, children who have been in the habit of using books will write good, vigorous English with ease and freedom; that is, if they have not been hampered by instructions.” (1/247)

“The first buttercup in a child’s nature note book is shockingly crude, the sort of thing to scandalise a teacher of brush-drawing, but by and by another buttercup will appear with the delicate poise, uplift and radiance of the growing flower.” (6/217)

“‘Composition’ is never taught as a subject; well-taught children compose as well-bred children behave–by the light of nature.” (3/286)

In Memoriam: Charlotte Mason

A New Grammar of the English Tongue

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Episode 50: Writing: Grammar and Composition

Living Literature Classes

A Liberal Education, H.W. Household

Exam Planner

Archive.org–Charlotte Mason Digital Collection

Charlotte Mason left us her wisdom in her extensive writings, but this podcast episode specifically addresses the further wealth of information available through the CMDC–The Charlotte Mason Digital Collection. The ADE ladies explain how the preserved and archived documents and pictures from Miss Mason’s House of Education can aid, inspire, and clarify the practice of the principles. Listen for a detailed description of how you, too, can become a treasure hunter and bring past  knowledge to enlighten your own understanding.

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[Elsie Kitching, Charlotte Mason, Lady Baden-Powell]

Episode 69: Recitation

Episode 17: Bible: THE Living Book

Becca Buslovich’s Article on Searching the Digital Archive

Masons Living Languages

Archive.org

CMDC Search

Programmes Search

ADE’s Exam Planner Help

Towards An Authentic Interpretation

Charlotte Mason’s method is no exception: wherever truth is sown, misconceptions and myths are sure to proliferate alongside it. This month’s Q&A episode addresses some common questions arising from some of the myths that surround her.

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Terrence O. Moore’s (Hillsdale College Literature Professor) Lecture

Table of Contents for Q&A Episodes (and Topical Index too!)

Charlotte Mason valued the child, and the mother, and this week’s podcast episode reveals why. Emily interviews LaShawne Thomas who describes her journey from a full-time professional career, to homeschooling; from Montessori to Charlotte Mason; from one military assignment to the next–homeschooling all the way. Does Charlotte Mason’s method suit every situation?

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{LaShawne and her Family}

For the Children’s Sake, Macaulay

A Charlotte Mason Education, Catherine Levison

More Charlotte Mason Education, Catherine Levison

A Charlotte Mason Companion, Karen Andreola

Charlotte Mason’s Home Education Series

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ADE’s Consulting Services

Charlotte Mason Soiree Facebook Group

Picture Study Portfolios