A Delectable Education Charlotte Mason Podcast

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Episode 349: Geography Part 1, Introduction Oct 02, 2026

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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.

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Episode 348: Science Part 7, Closing Thoughts Sep 25, 2026

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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

SMH Special Studies Guides

Nature Explorers (Rotation A) (Rotation B)
Understanding Biomes (Rotation A) (Rotation B)

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The Extinction of Experience by Christine Rosen

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Episode 347: Science Part 6, Forms 5-6 Sep 18, 2026

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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!)

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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)

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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!)

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Episode 346: Science Part 5, Forms 3-4 Sep 11, 2026

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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!)

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Winners in Life's Race by Buckley (Yesterday's Classics) (Living Book Press)

Sabbath Mood Homeschool's Form 3-4 Science Curriculum

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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!)

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Episode 345: Science Part 4, Form 2 Sep 04, 2026

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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.

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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

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Episode 344: Science Part 3, Form 1 Aug 28, 2026

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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.

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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)

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Sabbath Mood Homeschool Nature Explorers:

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

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Episode 343: Science Part 2, The Early Years Aug 21, 2026

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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)

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List of Nature Lore Books from Sabbath Mood Homeschool

Handbook of Nature Study by Comstock

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Episode 342: Science Part 1, Introduction Aug 14, 2026

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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!)

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Episode 341: Introduction to Season 12 Aug 07, 2026

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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.

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Episode 340: Season 11 Closing Ceremonies May 08, 2026

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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!)

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Episode 241: Seasonal Reflections

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