A Delectable Education Charlotte Mason Podcast
Liz Cottrill, Emily Kiser and Nicole Williams
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.
Episodes
Episode 350: Geography Part 2, The Early Years
Charlotte Mason had great faith in us mothers to know what to teach our children and how. She said, "but the mother will find a hundred opportunities to teach geography by the way." Indeed, the whole field of Pictorial Geography may be covered in this way. So stay tuned to today's podcast to hear her ideas on how to go about this daunting feat while our children are still in the early years. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Season 12 Reading Schedule ADE's Geography Across the Forms handout The Hole in the Dike by Green The Story about Ping by Flack and Wiese ADE on YouTube
Episode 349: Geography Part 1, Introduction
Today we're embarking on a new subject series, one very adjacent to Science, but also adjacent to History. That is the subject of Geography. Join us today on the podcast to get an overview of this amazing subject's scope and sequence across a child's education, and find out why Charlotte Mason considered this the most delightful subject of all. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Season 12 Reading Schedule ADE on YouTube
Episode 348: Science Part 7, Closing Thoughts
If you've been following along with our series on Charlotte Mason Science lessons, you likely have some lingering questions. We'll address many common queries that we hear from parents and teachers about Science and Nature Study on the podcast today. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Season 12 Reading Schedule Sabbath Mood Homeschool (SMH) Science Curriculum Lower Elementary (Form 1) Nature Study Scope & Sequence Upper Elementary (Form 2) Science Curriculum Guides Middle School (Form 3-4) Science Curriculum Guides High School (Form 5-6) Science Curriculum Guides SMH Special Studies Guides Nature Explorers (Rotation A) (Rotation B) Understanding Biomes (Rotation A) (Rotation B) ADE Special Studies Rotation The Extinction of Experience by Christine Rosen ADE on YouTube
Episode 347: Science Part 6, Forms 5-6
Today we are taking a close look at Charlotte Mason's Science lessons for high school students. How do we spread a wide enough feast to encompass all the scientific knowledge that we've discovered in the last century? Are the types of lessons Charlotte Mason designed enough for 21st century students living in the digital age? Tune in to today's podcast for our discussion. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Season 12 Reading Schedule The Body by Bill Bryson For the Love of Physics by Walter Lewin Sabbath Mood Homeschool (SMH) High School Science Curriculum Guides SMH Understanding Biomes Guides (Rotation A) (Rotation B) ADE Special Studies Rotation SMH Special Studies book lists (This is a treasure trove! Use the left hand side bar to navigate down) SMH Living Science book lists SMH details on List Keeping Emily's favorite Science Notebook: Stillman & Birn Epsilon softcover 8x10 Nicole's favorite notebook for keeping a Book of Lists: Blueline business notebook Nature Notebooks: Stillman & Birn Alpha softcover 8x10 (Emily's favorite!) Stillman & Birn Epsilon hardcover 5.5x8.5 (Nicole's favorite!) ADE on YouTube
Episode 346: Science Part 5, Forms 3-4
Science lessons ramp up even more in middle school, and we'll explain exactly what to teach and how lessons work at this stage as students deepen their knowledge of the universe and thus care more deeply about the world around them. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Season 12 Reading Schedule Winners in Life's Race by Buckley (Yesterday's Classics) (Living Book Press) Sabbath Mood Homeschool's Form 3-4 Science Curriculum ADE Special Studies Rotation Sabbath Mood Homeschool's Special Studies book lists (This is a treasure trove! Use the left hand side bar to navigate down) Sabbath Mood Homeschool's Living Science book lists Sabbath Mood Homeschool's details on List Keeping Sabbath Mood Homeschool's Calendar of Firsts Handbook of Nature Study by Comstock Emily's favorite Science Notebook: Stillman & Birn Epsilon softcover 8x10 Nicole's favorite notebook for keeping Lists: Blueline business notebook Nature Notebooks: Stillman & Birn Alpha softcover 8x10 (Emily's favorite!) Stillman & Birn Epsilon hardcover 5.5x8.5 (Nicole's favorite!) ADE on YouTube
Episode 345: Science Part 4, Form 2
Charlotte Mason believes strongly in hands-on experimental science, but she reserved these types of lessons for upper elementary students beginning in year four. In today's podcast, we'll talk about why this is important and still good advice for today's students. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Season 12 Reading Schedule Life & Her Children by Buckley Madame How & Lady Why by Kingsley Story Book of Science by Fabre (Living Book Press) (Yesterday's Classics) Sabbath Mood Homeschool's Form 2 Science Curriculum The Sciences by Holden ADE Special Studies Rotation Sabbath Mood Homeschool's Calendar of Firsts Handbook of Nature Study by Comstock Nature Notebooks: Stilman & Birn Alpha softcover 8x10 Stilman & Birn Epsilon hardcover 5.5x8.5 ADE on YouTube
Episode 344: Science Part 3, Form 1
What do Science lessons look like once formal schooling begins? Join us on the podcast in today's episode as we explore the next step in our children's education and how Science and Nature Study play an integral role for lower elementary students in years one through three. harlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Season 12 Reading Schedule Eyes & No Eyes series by Buckley (Yesterday's Classics) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) Individual books in the series from each publisher on Amazon: Wild Life in Woods & Fields (Yesterday's Classics) (Living Book Press) By Pond & River (YC) Plant Life in Field & Garden (YC) (LBP) Birds of the Air (YC) (LBP) Trees & Shrubs (YC) (LBP) Insect Life (LBP) Nature Lore by Dallas Lore Sharpe: Fall of the Year (Yesterday's Classics) (Amazon) Winter (Yesterday's Classics) (Amazon) Spring of the Year (Yesterday's Classics) (Amazon) ADE Special Studies Rotation Sabbath Mood Homeschool Nature Explorers: Rotation A Rotation B Sabbath Mood Homeschool Calendar of Firsts Nature Notebooks: Stilman & Birn Alpha softcover 8x10 Stilman & Birn Epsilon hardcover 5.5x8.5 Last Child in the Woods by Louv ADE on YouTube
Episode 343: Science Part 2, The Early Years
Never be with indoors when you can rightly be without is a common quote we hear in Charlotte Mason circles. But what are we supposed to be doing in all these hours outdoors? In today's podcast episode we discuss the invaluable groundwork for Science that is laid in the early years before formal lessons begin. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) Also referenced in this episode is Volume 1 - (Amazon) (LBP, same code applies) ADE Season 12 Reading Schedule List of Nature Lore Books from Sabbath Mood Homeschool Handbook of Nature Study by Comstock ADE on YouTube
Episode 342: Science Part 1, Introduction
Does the Charlotte Mason curriculum prepare students to live and work in today's STEM-focused world? Once again, we believe Charlotte Mason was ahead of her time and gives children not just the education they need, but the one they deserve. Join us in this episode to look at the big picture of Science and Nature Study in a Charlotte Mason education. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Season 12 Reading Schedule ADE on YouTube
Episode 341: Introduction to Season 12
We're back for Season 12, and today we're talking about everything we've got planned for A Delectable Education this year. Join us in this podcast episode for all our announcements so you can follow along with us this year. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Season 12 Reading Schedule ADE Patreon ADE on YouTube
Episode 340: Season 11 Closing Ceremonies
We're back for one last episode of Season 11, in which we have been taking a deeper dive into the curriculum as laid out by Charlotte Mason. We have a very important practice to share with you on the podcast today to help you finish your school year well and to get off on the right foot for the one to come. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List Episode 241: Seasonal Reflections Form Level Recap Episodes: Episode 83: Form 1B Recap Episode 84: Form 1A Recap Episode 85: Form 2B Recap Episode 86: Form 2A Recap Episode 87: Form 3 Recap Episode 88: Forms 4-6 Recap Episode 264: The Time-Table Episode 232: Forecasting Short Synopsis Episodes Awaken Living Books Conference July 17-18 in Traverse City, MI ADE Teacher Helps and Training Videos (check back over the summer for new additions!) ADE Patreon ADE Curriculum Cohort (registration for 2027 cohorts start Nov 1, 2026!) Sabbath Mood Homeschool's Nature Explorers Rotation B (available for purchase May 10, 2026!) Sabbath Mood Homeschool's Understanding Biomes (Rotation B available for purchase by the end of August, 2026!) ADE on YouTube
Episode 339: Fine Arts Part 2, Music Appreciation
How do you feel about classical music? Like art, music is a language in itself that conveys thoughts and ideas that words alone cannot. Charlotte Mason recognized this and included musical appreciation in her curriculum as knowledge that was due to all children. Join us in today's podcast and get inspired to begin your own musical education if you haven't already. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List Composer Study Guides from Tillberry Table Music Study with the Masters series from Simply Charlotte Mason Great Musicians series by RaeAnna Goss (info here; shop here) ADE on YouTube
Episode 338: Fine Arts Part 1, Art Appreciation
Children should learn pictures line by line, group by group, by reading not books but pictures themselves, Charlotte Mason writes. At a time when colored reproductions were non-existent, she required each student in her schools to own their own set of art prints. In this episode of the podcast, we're going to discuss how and why to teach art appreciation in the Charlotte Mason Method. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List Emily's Picture Study Portfolios from Simply Charlotte Mason Artist Study from Riverbend Press Picture Study from A Humble Place ADE on YouTube
Episode 337: Language Part 4, Latin
When Charlotte Mason admonishes us that we don't have the right to pick and choose which subjects to educate our children in, her primary example is Latin. "But we do not know how much we are shutting out from Tommy's range of thought besides the Latin grammar," she says. "Latin itself is a means of providing our students with stimulating ideas." Join us on today's podcast as we discuss the teaching of Latin in a Charlotte Mason education. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List Visual Latin (can be purchased from a variety of retailers) ADE on YouTube
Episode 336: Language Part 3, Foreign Language
Charlotte Mason's school programs had students studying three languages, besides English and Latin, by the time they graduated. Why was the study of Foreign Language so important to her? We'll explore that idea and lay out her method for teaching languages in today's podcast episode. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List TalkBox.mom (a variety of languages) theULAT.com (French, Spanish; Italian and German coming) aliceayel.com (French) Academia Late y Llama (Spanish) *You can also search on YouTube for "Comprehensible Input [target language of your choice]" ADE on YouTube
Episode 335: Language Part 2, English Grammar (Native)
When you hear that Charlotte Mason doesn't begin formal lessons in grammar until Form 2, do you think she's crazy? Or at least wonder why? A young Ms. Mason would've agreed with you, but after working with real children, she changed her mind. On today's podcast, we're discussing Grammar lessons in the Charlotte Mason method. Join us and find out more. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List ADE's Form 2 Grammar Lessons Guide by Mason (updated by Liz Cottrill) ADE's Grammar Lessons: A Short Grammar of the English Tongue by Meiklejohn (updated by Jessica Becker) ADE's Poetry Scansion Lessons by Jono Kiser Episode 237: Writing: Grammar and Composition ADE on YouTube
Episode 334: Language Part 1, Introduction
Learning languages, both our own and other tongues, is a significant portion of a Charlotte Mason education. More time is given to their study than any other subject on Ms. Mason's timetables. In today's podcast, we look at the foundational principles of language acquisition to lay the groundwork for learning to speak and write in any language. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List Thirty Million Words by Dana Suskind The Language Instinct by Steven Pinker Episode 44: Language Acquisition ADE on YouTube
Episode 333: Composition Part 6, Closing Thoughts
How do I help my older students develop their composition abilities if they've not been narrating from the beginning? How can I keep up with all the many narrations my children need to tell and write each day? How do I know that they're getting the facts right in their narrations? We're addressing these questions and more as we wrap up our Composition series on the podcast today. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List ADE Composition Planner ADE Exam Planner ADE Teacher Resource: A Point or Two of Correction and Critique ADE on YouTube
Episode 332: Composition Part 5, Forms 5-6
Finally, in the highest forms, grades 10 through 12, Charlotte Mason allowed that students do need some definite instruction in Composition. We'll be sharing what this looks like on the podcast today. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List ADE Composition Planner ADE Teacher Resource: A Point or Two of Correction and Critique ADE on YouTube
Episode 331: Composition Part 4, Forms 3-4
As our children move into middle and high school, we can ask them to write in various styles and genres. Join us on today's podcast to learn what we can do as teachers to support them in their composition lessons while not diminishing their unique voices. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List ADE Poetry Scansion Lessons ADE Poetry Scansion Additional Exercises ADE Composition Planner ADE Exam Planner ADE on YouTube
Episode 330: Composition Part 3, Written Narration in Form 2
How do we help our children learn to write down their thoughts? What should we expect as our students transition from oral to written narration? Join us today on the podcast as we look at composition in Form 2, grades 4 through 6. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List Composition Planner ADE on YouTube
Episode 329: Composition Part 2, Oral Narration in Form 1
Charlotte Mason called narration an art, something that is inherent in every person that needs not to be taught. But how can we help our child develop and hone their abilities to tell? We'll be discussing this in today's podcast as we look at composition in Form 1, grades 1 through 3. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List ADE on YouTube
Episode 328: Composition Part 1, Introduction
Did you know Charlotte Mason believed that composition didn't need to be taught? In fact, she thought we would diminish children's natural gifts by too much instruction in this subject. Join us on today's podcast to learn more. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List Episode 8: Narration 2.0, the Act of Knowing Episode 9: Narration Q&A 2.0 Episode 159: Composition Instruction Episode 237: Writing Grammar and Composition ADE on YouTube
Episode 327: Citizenship Part 5, Closing Thoughts
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!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List ADE on YouTube
Episode 326: Citizenship Part 4, Forms 5-6
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!
Episode 325: Citizenship Part 3, Forms 3 & 4
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 ADE on YouTube *for out of print - OOP - or difficult to find books, try BookFinder.com
Episode 324: Citizenship Part 2, Form 2
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
Episode 323: Citizenship Part 1, Introduction
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
Episode 322: Voices from the Conference - Distinguished Difficulties by Cathy McKay
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 ADE on YouTube
Episode 321: Voices from the Conference - Reading the Volumes by Morgan Conner
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
Episode 320: Literature Part 6, Closing Thoughts
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!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List ADE on YouTube
Episode 319: Literature Part 5, Forms 5-6
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!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List ADE Shakespeare Planner ADE on YouTube
Episode 318: Literature Part 4, Forms 3-4
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 ADE Shakespeare Planner ADE on YouTube
Episode 317: Literature Part 3, Form 2
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 ADE Shakespeare Planner Episode 38: Shakespeare Episode 135: Shakespeare Immersion Lesson ADE on YouTube
Episode 316: Literature Part 2, Form 1
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 Episode 130: Form 1 Pilgrim's Progress Immersion Lesson ADE on YouTube
Episode 315: Literature Part 1, Introduction
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 Episode 36: Literature Episode 236: Poetry ADE on YouTube
Episode 314: History Part 5, Closing Thoughts
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!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List ADE on YouTube
Episode 313: History Part 4, Forms 4-6
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: The Roman Way The Greek Way Book of Centuries at Riverbend Press Century Charts at Riverbend Press (includes free download option) Calendar of Events (monthly planner at Juniper Grover) History Tools Planner Episode 14: History Books Episode 15: History Things Episode 112: Notebooks and Paperwork, Part 2 (includes notes on History Tools and keeping track of the chronology rotation) ADE on YouTube
Episode 312: History Part 3, Forms 2-3
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: America is Born America Grows Up America Moves Forward 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) History Tools Planner Episode 14: History Books Episode 15: History Things Episode 112: Notebooks and Paperwork, Part 2 (includes notes on History Tools and keeping track of the chronology rotation) ADE on YouTube
Episode 311: History Part 2, Form 1
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 History Tools Planner Episode 14: History Books Episode 15: History Things Episode 112: Notebooks and Paperwork, Part 2 ADE on YouTube *For out of print (OOP) or hard-to-find books, try searching at BookFinder.com.
Episode 310: History Part 1, Introdction
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 History Rotation Diagrams Video Explaining History Rotations Episode 11: Why Study History Episode 12: The Chronology of History ADE on YouTube
Episode 309: The Bible Part 5, Closing Thoughts
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 Episode 17: Bible 2.0 ADE on YouTube
Episode 308: The Bible Part 4, Forms 5-6
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 ADE Bible rotation ADE Schedule Cards Episode 128: Form 1 Bible Immersion Lesson ADE on YouTube *For OOP (out of print) or hard to find texts, try BookFinder.com
Episode 307: The Bible Part 3, Forms 3-4
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) ADE Bible rotation Bible: Forms 1-2 Lesson Breakdown Episode 128: Form 1 Bible Immersion Lesson ADE on YouTube *For OOP (out of print) or hard to find texts, try BookFinder.com
Episode 306: The Bible Part 2, Forms 1-2
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 Paterson Smyth commentaries 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: Holman Bible Atlas Golden Bible Atlas* ADE Bible rotation Bible: Forms 1-2 Lesson Breakdown Episode 128: Form 1 Bible Immersion Lesson ADE on YouTube *For OOP (out of print) or hard to find texts, try BookFinder.com
Episode 305: The Bible, Part 1
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 Episode 17: Bible 2.0 ADE on YouTube
Episode 304: The Curriculum, Part 2
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 Episode 168: Habit Training Episode 264: The Time-Table ADE on YouTube
Episode 303: The Curriculum, Part 1
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 ADE's Short Synopsis Episodes Episode 204: Short Synopsis Points 9-12 Episode 206: Short Synopsis Points 13-15 Episode 5: The Science of Relations Episode 8: Narration ADE on YouTube
Episode 302: Introduction to Season 11
We're back for season 11 of the podcast! Listen to hear about everything that is new at A Delectable Education along with a unique opportunity to read Charlotte Mason along with us. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List ADE on YouTube! Teacher Helps 10 Minute's Map Exercises Scansion Lessons - Extra Practice Literature Forms 3-4 (English Literature for Boys & Girls and Age of Fable) Citizenship Forms 3-4 (The Young Citizen's Reader and Ourselves) Teacher Training Videos High School Algebra demonstration lesson Form 1-2 Bible demonstration lesson A Method for the Madness: Organizing Home and School workshop Imagination, The Missing Ingredient workshop Conducting a Special Study workshop A Point or Two of Correction and Critique: Assessing Your Students' Compositions workshop The Habit of Remembering workshop School Planning, One Bite at a Time workshop ADE's Patreon Community ADE at HOME {Virtual} Conference (First weekend in February, access for 3 months following) Theo of Golden, Allen Levi Every Moment Holy, Vol. 3, Douglas Kaine McKelvey
Episode 301: Season 10 Closing Ceremonies
The end of the school year and the end of this podcast season is cause to pause and reflect. The ADE ladies review the past year and encourage you to not just slam the books closed, but pause to remember the good and give thanks. We also encourage you to take some time this summer to listen to old episodes as you plan for the upcoming school year. Finally, we have a big announcement to make about the coming season. We close this episode with a fitting devotional to help you gain perspective on the value of the past year and inspire you for what lies ahead. Episode 241: Seasonal Reflections Seasonal Reflection Questions Episodes by Topic Numerical Listing of Episodes ADE at HOME {Virtual} Conference (First weekend in February each year, access for 3 months following) Teacher Training Videos Teacher Helps ADE's Patreon Community