Meeting Charlotte Mason: Living Books

11/07/18 • 10 min

Reading great books is a cornerstone to a Charlotte Mason education, but just what is a "great book?" How do you choose one? And what should you avoid? This episode we'll discuss living books and their nemesis, twaddle. Be sure to grab a copy of the Booklist for the Well-Read Child in the notes.

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Nurturing Your Pre-Schooler's Schedule

The other day I recalled a conversation I had with a friend when the boys were really little. A question had been burning in my mind for a while and I needed to ask it...

“What do you do all day? I mean with the kids? What do you do?”

At the time I was a mom of twin toddlers and an infant so believe me there was plenty I could do. Yet every day, I found myself wandering around the house haphazardly from task to task. I would cook meals, clean up messes, and try to make sleep happen for everyone. There didn’t seem to be any purpose in my days and I wanted to live intentionally with my littles.

What I was really asking her was, “what should my days look like as a mom of little ones?” What I really wanted was a pre-school schedule.

Next Episode

Meeting Charlotte Mason: The Great Outdoors

Explore another cornerstone in a Charlotte Mason education - the Great Outdoors. I'll discuss the benefits of being outdoors as well as practical tips to getting over obstacles like the weather.