| Description |
141 pages ; 20 cm |
| Contents |
Who is Charlotte Mason -- My introduction to Charlotte Mason -- Charlotte Mason in a nutshell -- The formation of habits -- Poetry memorization -- Who's afraid of the big, bad bard? -- Narration tips -- Natural nature learning -- Nature notebooks -- Homeschooling on a limited budget -- Scheduling a Charlotte Mason-style day -- Twaddle-free literature by grade level -- Frugal family field trips -- Twaddle-free holidays -- The advent book box -- Indoor winter boredom busters -- Winter educational ideas for preschoolers -- Interview with the author -- Are all homeschooling methods created equal? |
| Summary |
Are you disappointed with dumbed-down reading material ("twaddle") written for children? Do you wish for your children to feast their hearts and minds on noble ideas, fine art, and great literature? Are you hoping your children gain an appreciation of nature and a deep understanding of natural sciences? Most importantly, do you want your children to develop a lifetime love of learning? If you answered "yes," you may discover a Charlotte Mason-inspired twaddle-free education is just what you've been looking for. A Twaddle-Free Education is intended to be a simple introduction to Charlotte Mason's ideas for those either unfamiliar with or new to Charlotte Mason's methods. It can also serve as a quick refresher and encouragement for current Charlotte Mason home educators. Charlotte Mason was a British educator from the last century whose ideas are currently experiencing a renewal among home educators and private schools throughout the world. A Twaddle-Free Education is a long time Charlotte Mason home educator's personal experiences and thoughts on applying a Charlotte Mason-style education simply and naturally in a modern American home school setting |
| Subject |
Mason, Charlotte M. (Charlotte Maria), 1842-1923
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Education and teaching -- parent participation
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Schools and teaching
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Home schooling
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| ISBN |
0692431284 |
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9780692431283 |
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