Charlotte Mason Method

Charlotte Mason (1842-1923) was an innovative educator who developed a unique approach to education. During her lifetime she developed a Philosophy of Education designed for homes, private schools, and homeschools. Her blend of practices (she never claimed to have invented these, only to having adapted and combined them) includes Narration and copywork, Nature Notebooks, Fine Arts, Languages, a Literature based curriculum instead of textbooks, and real-life applicationsTwo key mottos taken from her principles are “Education is an atmosphere, a discipline, a life” and “Education is the science of relations.” She believed that children were born persons and should be respected as such; they should also be taught the Way of the Will and the Way of Reason. Her motto for students was “I am, I can, I ought, I will.”

Teaching methods used by followers:

*Living books
*Narration
*Habit training
*Short lessons
*Dictation
*Copywork
*Art appreciation
*Nature study
*Math
*Poetry
*Grammar
*Bible
*History
*Geography
*Foreign language

Buy A Charlotte Mason Companion

Charlotte Mason Books
A Charlotte Mason Companion
A Charlotte Mason Education
Charlotte Mason’s Original Homeschooling Series
Charlotte Mason Study Guide

Charlotte Mason Websites
Charlotte Mason Research & Supply Company
Penny Gardner’s “Charlotte Mason” Website
Simply Charlotte Mason