The Charlotte Mason Method

We have chosen the Charlotte Mason method for our homeschool. Charlotte Mason was an educator in England in the late 1800's to early 1900's.  She taught that "Education is an atmosphere, a discipline and a life". The Charlotte Mason method is a liberal arts approach with an emphasis on "living books" instead of the use of text books.

I thought the best way to give you a flare for her method was to list the subjects the boys will be taught over the years.  Most subjects begin with year 1 (age 6-7) but some subjects are not started until year 3 or 4 (age 9-10).


Studied at their own level:

• Math
• Reading/Literature
• Science
• Copywork
• Grammar
• Spelling
• Foreign Language
• Latin - Taught at around age 10.
• Handicrafts/Life Skills
• Citizenship (Personal Development)

Studied as a family:

• Nature Study - Outdoor time each week to enjoy God's creation and observe/learn about plants and animals.
• Bible/History/Geography - taught chronologically from creation to present time in two 6 year rotations. 
• Book of Centuries - A history timeline in a notebook.  Each child begins one at about age 10.
• Narration - The telling in their own words of a read aloud in science, history, bible, geography, etc.  Written narration begins at around age 10.
• Poetry
• Shakespeare
• Physical Education
• Picture/Art Study
• Hymn Study
• Music/Composer Study

If you are interested in learning more about the Charlotte Mason Method this link is wonderful.  Thanks for sharing our journey!