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As we close our series on citizenship, we hope you'll join us on today’s podcast for a discussion of practical questions we often hear.
Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)
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)
ADE on YouTube
*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!
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 178: Plutarch Immersion
*for out of print - OOP - or difficult to find books, try BookFinder.com
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 178: Plutarch Immersion
*for out of print - OOP - or difficult to find books, try BookFinder.com
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
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
Today’s podcast episode is part of our occasional series, Voices from the Conference. We will be sharing with you Morgan Conner’s talk from this past year's ADE @ Home Virtual Conference on reading Charlotte Mason’s volumes. Enjoy!
Charlotte Mason volumes reading schedule
How can I get my kids to read these types of books if they've not been Charlotte Mason educated from the beginning? Where can I combine my children to make our schedule better? How do I know that they are getting anything out of their reading? In today's podcast we are addressing these questions and more as we wrap up our literature series.
Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)
Today, we are talking about the highest level of Charlotte Mason Literature lessons in high school. How do they differ from earlier levels? What sorts of books are assigned? Stay tuned to learn more.
Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)
If you've been following along, you might be thinking, what more can we add to literature lessons during middle and high school? Well, join us today to take a look at grades seven through nine literature lessons in the Charlotte Mason curriculum.
Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)
ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List
English Literature for Boys and Girls by HE Marshall
The Age of Fable by Thomas Bullfinch
Shakespeare (Folger and Oxford Editions)
ADE Literature: Forms 3-4 Breakdown
Do we really need to read Shakespeare? I thought all of the books were read during morning lessons. Upper elementary literature lessons in a Charlotte Mason curriculum may just surprise you. Join us today in the podcast to find out all the details.
Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)
ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List
Heroes of Asgard by Annie and Eliza Keary (black and white or color)
The Age of Fable by Thomas Bullfinch
Shakespeare (Folger and Oxford Editions)
ADE Literature: Forms 1-2 Breakdown
Episode 135: Shakespeare Immersion Lesson
How much should I read in a lesson to my beginning students? Which books are best suited for early elementary school? Stay tuned in to today's podcast episode as we discuss Form 1 Literature Lessons for grades 1-3.
Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)
ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List
Aesop for Children by Milo Winter
Andersen or Grimm's Fairy Tales
Pilgrim's Progress (Penguin Classic)
Etsy shop for Pilgrim's Progress Map
Tales of Troy and Greece (Yesterday's Classics)
ADE Literature: Forms 1-2 Breakdown
Living Books. These two words are almost synonymous with a Charlotte Mason education. In today's episode we begin our discussion of Literature in a Charlotte Mason curriculum and try to get to the heart of how she used living books in literature lessons.
Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)
ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List
Are you wondering where to place your kids in Charlotte Mason's streams of history? Are you struggling to teach multiple students in multiple form levels? In today's podcast we are addressing these things and other practical concerns and questions about Charlotte Mason's history lessons.
Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)
What do high school history lessons look like in the Charlotte Mason Method? How do these lessons prepare the students for the rest of their lives? In today's podcast we are discussing these questions and more to help you give your high schoolers a wide feast of history.
Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)
ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List
History of the American People by Paul Johnson
Land of Hope by Wilfred McClay
From Dawn to Decadence by Jacques Barzun
Story of Mankind by Hendrik van Loon
Edith Hamilton's Ancient History books:
Book of Centuries at Riverbend Press
Century Charts at Riverbend Press (includes free download option)
Calendar of Events (monthly planner at Juniper Grover)
Episode 112: Notebooks and Paperwork, Part 2
(includes notes on History Tools and keeping track of the chronology rotation)
How do the history streams work? How do I choose which country's history to add as my neighbor's stream? Why can't I study whichever ancient history I want this year? In today's podcast, we're going to be diving into these questions and more as we look at Charlotte Mason history lessons in upper elementary and middle school.
Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)
ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List
Gerald Johnson's A History for Peter series:
Our Island Story by HE Marshall
The Story of Britain by Patrick Dillon
Dorothy Mills' Ancient History series:
- Book of the Ancient World
- Book of the Ancient Greeks
- Book of the Ancient Romans
- Book of the Middle Ages
Wall Timeline at Riverbend Press
Book of Centuries at Riverbend Press
Century Charts at Riverbend Press (includes free download option)
Calendar of Events (monthly planner at Juniper Grover)
Episode 112: Notebooks and Paperwork, Part 2
(includes notes on History Tools and keeping track of the chronology rotation)
In today's podcast we are digging into what Charlotte Mason history lessons look like in early elementary school. We will cover the scope and sequence and show some helpful resources to make history come alive for our youngest students.
Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)
ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List
America Begins by Alice Dalgliesh*
And There Was America by Roger Duvoisin
Meet the North American Indians by Elizabeth Payne*
Land of the Free by Enid La Monte Meadowcroft*
Stories of America, Volume One from Simply Charlotte Mason*
Stories of America, Volume Two from Simply Charlotte Mason
Heart & Soul by Kadir Nelson
America First by Lawton Evans
Wall Timeline at Riverbend Press
Episode 112: Notebooks and Paperwork, Part 2
*For out of print (OOP) or hard-to-find books, try searching at BookFinder.com.
What made Charlotte Mason craft her curriculum around the subject of history? Why is the subject important for today's students? Join us on the podcast for our discussion today as we begin our series on Charlotte Mason history lessons.
Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)
ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List
Video Explaining History Rotations
Episode 12: The Chronology of History
If you've been following along with our series on Charlotte Mason Bible lessons, you likely have some lingering questions. Where should I place my students in the progression if they've not been doing Charlotte Mason from the beginning? Or where can I, and where ought I not, combine my children? What about specific translations or how to assess my child's progress? We'll do our best to answer these and more in today's podcast.
Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)
ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List
Episode 224: Combining Multiple Students
Episode 290: Bringing Older Children into the Charlotte Mason Method
In today's podcast we are taking a close look at Charlotte Mason Bible lessons for high school students. Which portions of the scripture did Ms. Mason reserve for our oldest students? How are they equipped to continue reading the Bible on their own after the full feast of Bible lessons from their whole education? And where do they go from here? Listen as we discuss!
Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)
ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List
Scripture Journals (ESV and CSB options) on Amazon or here
The One Volume Bible Commentary JR Dummelow*
The Saviour of the World by Charlotte Mason (Amazon for Vol 1-3 or Riverbend Press for all 5 volumes)
The Gospel History of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ by C.C. James
Episode 128: Form 1 Bible Immersion Lesson
*For OOP (out of print) or hard to find texts, try BookFinder.com
How do Charlotte Mason Bible lessons change as students get older? Join us for today's discussion on the podcast as we turn to middle school students and answer some common questions like, why can't we continue Bible lessons with the whole family? And how can I help facilitate separate Bible lessons for my older students? Tune in to hear some insight to help navigate these issues, and more!
Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)
ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List
The Old Testament History by Costley-White and Hardwich (online version or hard copy at Living Library Press)
Commentary on the New Testment: The Four Gospels by W. Walsham How*
Scripture Journals (ESV and CSB options) on Amazon or here
Acts of the Apostles by Ellen M. Knox
The Gospel History of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ by C.C. James
The Saviour of the World by Charlotte Mason (Amazon for Vol 1-3 or Riverbend Press for all 5 volumes)
Bible: Forms 1-2 Lesson Breakdown
Episode 128: Form 1 Bible Immersion Lesson
*For OOP (out of print) or hard to find texts, try BookFinder.com
This episode of the podcast focuses on what Bible lessons look like in elementary school. You'll learn how often and for how long Charlotte Mason Bible lessons last at this age, how to teach the lessons, and we will share some of our favorite resources with you.
Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)
ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List
Scripture Journals (ESV and CSB options) on Amazon or here
Bible Art Resources:
- Bible Picture Portfolios
- Bible in Art: New Testament, Richard Muhlberger*
- Bible in Art: Old Testament, Richard Muhllberger*
Bible Atlas Favorites:
Bible: Forms 1-2 Lesson Breakdown
Episode 128: Form 1 Bible Immersion Lesson
*For OOP (out of print) or hard to find texts, try BookFinder.com
Why did Charlotte Mason think that the Bible was the most important subject in a child's school lessons? What portions of the Bible are appropriate for children to read? And why should I include Bible as a lesson if our family already does regular Bible reading or devotions? In today's podcast we are tackling these questions and more as we look at the Bible as a school subject in the Charlotte Mason curriculum.
Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)
ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List
Are you lacking confidence in choosing your Charlotte Mason curriculum? In today’s podcast we are talking about what a Charlotte Mason curriculum isn't by examining the principles Miss Mason gave us, so we can spread the feast of a living education with confidence.
Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)
ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List
Episodes on the curriculum:
- Episode 193: The Interdependence of a CM Curriculum
- Episode 266: The Utility of the Charlotte Mason Method
- Episode 280: The Simplicity of the Charlotte Mason Method
Have you ever wondered what makes a curriculum Charlotte Mason or not? Charlotte Mason herself gave us principles based on her idea that children are born persons. This season of the podcast, we are going to be working our way through chapter 10 of volume six and answering that question: What is a Charlotte Mason curriculum? Join us in this episode as we start to answer that question by exploring points 11-15 of her educational principles.
Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)
ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List
Episode 204: Short Synopsis Points 9-12
Episode 206: Short Synopsis Points 13-15
Episode 5: The Science of Relations