Charlotte M Mason

This is the 3rd volume for children aged 9-12. She suggests parents should practice what she calls "masterly inactivity"-not neglectful or permissive parenting, but simply allowing children to work things out for themselves, do things for themselves, learn from their own mistakes, and to have time for free play, and space for spontaneity.

Formation of Character is the fifth volume of Charlotte Mason's Homeschooling series. The chapters stand alone and are valuable to parents of children of all ages. Part I includes case studies of children (and adults) who cured themselves of bad habits. Part II is a series of reflections on subjects including both schooling and vacations (or "stay-cations" as we now call them). Part III covers various aspects of home schooling, with a special section detailing the things that Charlotte Mason show more thought were important to teach to girls in particular. Part IV consists of examples of how education affected outcome of character in famous writers of her day. show less

A Philosophy of Education reveals how curiosity is the pathway to creative learning. Written in two books, it explains the Charlotte Mason approach and cites results in students using her approach. In it you will find solid principles and practical methods that make education simple yet effective.

Discover:
- what it means to view a child as a person;
- how to educate through atmosphere, discipline, and life;
- the roles of the Will and Reason in a child’s life;
- how curriculum should impart show more knowledge of God, of man, and of the universe;
- the best methods for encouraging children to grow in that knowledge. show less

A wonderful introduction to Charlotte Mason's educational idea for children under. This dense text presents all her research and ideas and offers practical ways for parents to engage in her living education.