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A Delectable Education Charlotte Mason Podcast

Through twice monthly conversations, three moms who have studied the Charlotte Mason method of education and put her ideas into practice in their homes join together to share with one another for the benefit of listeners by giving explanations of Mason's principles and examples of those principles put into practice out of their own teaching experience. These short discussions aim at providing information, support, and encouragement for others by unfolding the myriad aspects.
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Now displaying: January, 2026
Jan 30, 2026

What do high school Citizenship lessons look like in the Charlotte Mason method? How do these lessons prepare children for the rest of their lives? On today’s podcast, we're discussing these questions and more, so stay tuned.

Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)

ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List

Ourselves by Charlotte Mason (Riverbend Press softcover or Amazon - Vol. 1 and Vol. 2)

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*Video for this particular episode was lost, so on YouTube it is an audio recording only. Thank you for understanding; we will be back on video next week!

 

Jan 23, 2026

Is Plutarch all there is to Citizenship? Not at all. Middle school students in Forms 3-4 take up the definite study of their local, state, and national government, as well as turn their attention upon themselves to learn how they are capable of engaging the world and their neighbors. Tune in to the podcast today to hear more.

Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)

ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List

Plutarch's Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans, trans. by Thomas North*

Anne White's Plutarch Project (Amazon or free on AmblesideOnline.com)

Ourselves by Charlotte Mason (Riverbend Press softcover or Amazon - Vol. 1 and Vol. 2)

Atlases (discussed in Episode 324):

  • Ancient and Classical Geography*
  • Rand McNally's Atlas of the Ancient World, ed. by RR Palmer*
  • Muir's Historical Atlas of Ancient Medieval and Modern*
  • Digital map resources at Grammaticus.co

Episode 27: Plutarch

Episode 178: Plutarch Immersion

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*for out of print - OOP - or difficult to find books, try BookFinder.com

 

Jan 16, 2026

What in the world is a Plutarch lesson, and why is Plutarch an important part of a Charlotte Mason curriculum? Join us in today’s podcast episode to learn about upper elementary Citizenship lessons and learn why this ancient biographer plays a crucial role.

Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)

ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List

Stories from the History of Rome by Beesly

Plutarch's Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans, trans. by Thomas North*

Anne White's Plutarch Project (Amazon or free on AmblesideOnline.com)

Atlases mentioned:

  • Ancient and Classical Geography*
  • Rand McNally's Atlas of the Ancient World, ed. by RR Palmer*
  • Muir's Historical Atlas of Ancient Medieval and Modern*
  • Digital map resources at Grammaticus.co

Episode 27: Plutarch

Episode 178: Plutarch Immersion

ADE on YouTube

*for out of print - OOP - or difficult to find books, try BookFinder.com

 

Jan 9, 2026

The study of Plutarch's lives is a distinctive part of a Charlotte Mason curriculum. But why did she insist on reading these verbose biographies of ancient Greek and Roman leaders? In today’s podcast we'll discuss the principles of the subject of Citizenship and learn why Plutarch is relevant for today's students.

Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)

ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List

Episode 27: Plutarch

Episode 29: Citizenship - Everyday Morals & Economics

ADE on YouTube

Jan 2, 2026

Today’s podcast episode is part of our occasional series, Voices from the Conference. We use these episodes to highlight one of the speakers or ideas that came out of last year’s conference. Today Cathy McKay will be sharing her plenary talk “Distinguished Difficulties” with us.  Enjoy!

Distinguished Difficulties plenary handout

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