Charlotte Mason

Charlotte Mason was an educator in the 1800’s. Her method “is based on core subjects and incorporates the fine arts. Children deal directly with the best books, music and art. The children are trained in the practice of narration, or telling back what they’ve learned. The emphasis is always placed on what the children do know rather than what they do not know. This training in essay-style examination effectively prepares children for adulthood and success in college.” Her material covers an extensive amount of topics including: the formation of good habits, keeping a Nature Diary, and preparing a handmade Book of the Centuries. Charlotte Mason advocates the avoidance of twaddle, or what we might call “dumbed down” literature, and replaces twaddle with classic literature and noble poetry. Her method also includes a unique style of dictation and spelling.

Charlotte Mason Approach
Karen Andreola
Simply Charlotte Mason
Ambleside Online
Charlotte Mason Institute