Formation of Character Volume 5 Pt 2. Chapter 3

  III THE A-B-C DARIANS             “We have listened to you, gentlemen, with great deference. We have profited much, and perceive a great field of work before us. I hope we may get a little outside help. I heard the other day of a young lady learned in mosses who is in the habit of taking the children she knows on … Continue reading Formation of Character Volume 5 Pt 2. Chapter 3

My Volume Typing Challenge

My first priority for this blog is to type and post Charlotte’s six Volumes. Why? Well, there are a few reasons. When I began home educating, there were limited resources for learning about a Charlotte Mason education. I found one blog that guided me through the initial baby steps, but the bulk and weight of learning a CM Education for me came from reading the … Continue reading My Volume Typing Challenge

School Education Volume 3 Chapter 2

CHAPTER II DOCILITY AND AUTHORITY IN THE HOME AND THE SCHOOL PART II.—HOW AUTHORITY BEHAVES             Mistakes made on Principle.—Mr Augustus Hare has, apparently, what somebody calls a bad memory, i.e one which keeps a faithful record of every slight and offence that had been done to him since the day he was born! For this reason The Story of My … Continue reading School Education Volume 3 Chapter 2

School Education Volume 3 Chapter 1

School Education ——♦♦—— CHAPTER 1 DOCILITY AND AUTHORITY IN THE HOME AND THE SCHOOL             Better Relations between Children and their Elders.—All of us who have accepted education as our métier are keenly alive to the signs of the times as they are to be read in the conduct and manners of children. Upon one thing, anyway, we may congratulate ourselves … Continue reading School Education Volume 3 Chapter 1

Formation of Character Volume 5 Pt 2. Chapter 2

II WHERE SHALL WE GO THIS YEAR?                “Dost thou like fair lands?”           “Why should I not like fair lands? How? Is not that the fairest part of God’s creation?”—King Alfred (from his translation of Boetius). WHERE shall we go this year? is—the question of the day. We want to make the most of that delightful holiday … Continue reading Formation of Character Volume 5 Pt 2. Chapter 2

Formation of Character Volume 5 Pt 2. Chapter 1

I WHAT A SALVAGE!           “Now, let us address ourselves to the serious business of the evening. Here we are:                                    “ ‘Six precious (pairs), and all agog,                                    To dash through thick and thin!” Imprimis—our … Continue reading Formation of Character Volume 5 Pt 2. Chapter 1