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The immensely popular ideas of Charlotte Mason have inspired educators for many decades. Her unique methodology as written about in her six-volume series established the necessary protocols for an education above and beyond that which can be found in traditional classroom settings. In A Charlotte Mason Education, Catherine Levison has collected the key points of Charlotte Mason's methods and presents them in a simple, straightforward way that will allow families to quickly maximize the opportunities of home schooling. With weekly schedules, a challenging and diverse curriculum will be inspire and educate your child. A Charlotte Mason Education is the latest tool for parents seeking the best education for their children. "I found these books extremely practical and thoughtful." --Cathy Duffy, author of the Christian Home Educators' Curriculum Manuals "When I became interested in this way of learning and wanted to know how to begin, this was the only book that accomplished my goal. Highly recommended." --Lorrie Flem, editor of Teach Magazine "Surely, you will, as I did, find something to enhance the education of your children immediately. Catherine makes it so simple for us!" --Bob and Tina Farewell, Lifetime Books & Gifts "As a teacher of twenty years, I have greatly appreciated Catherine's guidance in introducing the Charlotte Mason method in my teaching." --Maggie Dail, MA, of Master Enterprises Learning Center "Catherine Levison has written the perfect introduction to the Charlotte Mason method. A must." --Penny Gardner, author of Charlotte Mason Study Guide Catherine Levison has over a decade of home schooling experience. The mother of five, and a grandmother, Catherine is a popular teacher and lecturer.… (more)
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NB: The author is rather conservative Christian (does not celebrate Halloween, initially rejected all Dickens books because "A Christmas Carol" is a ghost story). As a liberal Christian, I still felt there was enough to take away to warrant reading this short book.
#1 is the language used. You actually have to use your brain, yes, I know... so awful. But it really broke me. Unfortunately I'm a BUSY mother who doesn't have time
#2 I'm not really sure how I feel about an author who quotes Locke and Marx in connection to children's education. Granted, she was a Victorian who didn't know the consequences of Marx's influence, but it's still a hind sight thing. Makes me hesitant to utilise fully.
This is despite the fact that I'm going to a CM convention tomorrow. I like CM a lot, but I don't take this to be my bible like some homeschoolers I know. I already have a bible, thanks!