Shakespeare: His Work’s Role in Programs -both Charlotte Mason & A Mind in the Light
William Shakespeare, also known as “Bard of Avon”, is so well known to us that we often refer to him by his last name only. Adding new...
Thoughts for "Early Lessons in English Grammar"
As I republish articles of interest from The Parents' Review, which can be found at Internet Archive, I will also post my thoughts about...
Pre-Reading: Is This Necessary?
What is pre-reading? In a Charlotte Mason education, each student’s academic year leans heavily on reading and narrating living books. To...
The Early Years -Playroom
Part I Note: This article is Part I of a series. Part II is coming soon! The follow-up article will include ideas for helping parents...
The Children's Hour
What is the Children’s Hour? After researching through Charlotte Mason’s own Home Education series as well as through articles from the...
Citizenship -The Role of History Knowledge and the Necessity of Individual Thought
Charlotte Mason felt strongly about citizenship -strongly enough that she gave it a regular place in the curriculum. And while children...
Beauty and Diversity
Striking a balance between using children’s books written a long time ago and books written today can be frustrating and difficult. It...
Renovating the Routine
Morning Lessons I’ve made adjustments to the typical daily routine of a PNEU student. Each adjustment is meant to help this newly...
The Language of Literature
From my own personal experience, one of the most important elements of a Charlotte Mason education-the one that is revealed most often as...
Historical Poems and Ballads
Historical Poems and Ballads –Their Abundance A study of Charlotte Mason’s PNEU programs reveals that an abundance of historical poems...
