Charlotte Mason Poetry

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A Principle in the Practices Aug 24, 2017

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Brittney McGann explains that Charlotte Mason taught many implicit principles which may be discovered by looking for the themes across her practices.

Tinkers Aug 22, 2017

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Brittney McGann reflects on the instruments Mason left to guide us on our way, described in Elsie Kitchings’ 1927 article, now available for the first time.

Lessons of Rush-Bearing Aug 17, 2017

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This 1926 sermon of Rev. Francis Lewis, delivered at St. Mary’s in Ambleside, explains how we should view nature, and how nature should impact us.

Nothing Is Trivial Aug 15, 2017

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Emily Kiser shares the story of how the code of education in the Gospels touched her heart on a hot, summer day.

Manual Training Aug 10, 2017

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Educational pioneer Margaret McMillan spoke to the PNEU in 1898 about the value of manual training such as afforded by sloyd. Read or hear her words today.

Teaching Cardboard Sloyd Aug 08, 2017

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Brittney McGann concludes her series on the principles and practices of sloyd. Includes an audio version of the article.

Teaching Paper Sloyd Jul 25, 2017

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The second in a series of articles by Brittney McGann explaining the philosophy of sloyd, how it was taught, and why we should teach it today.

A Mother Without a Governess Jul 13, 2017

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An “average mother” of 1919 shares her experience with Charlotte Mason’s method, observing time-table and syllabus, and making use of living books.

The Living Principles of Sloyd Jul 11, 2017

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The first in a series of articles by Brittney McGann explaining the philosophy of sloyd, how it was taught, and why we should teach it today.

The Mediocre Purist Mar 22, 2017

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Brittney McGann explores how to reconcile Charlotte Mason’s pure ideals with the reality of human weakness.

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