There are several key words and phrases which quickly lend themselves to thinking about Charlotte Mason and her education philosophy. When we hear “Living Books”, “Narration” or “Nature Study”, we associate these words with her. In general, many home-educators, teachers and parents know at least a little of Charlotte Mason and a smattering of words which we group under her name. “Short Lessons” is another one of these signal phrases. What are short lessons? In what way are th