2008 has been a busy and eventful year. Matterialism is coming to fruition creating greed, narcissism, moral confusion and its consequences, a poverty of spirit and a poverty of health and other physical needs for many. Of course poverty is usually felt by the most vulnerable: children. I am writing this short blog for Christmas [...]
Archive for December, 2008
A Note of Thanks by Carroll Smith
Posted in Miscellaneous on December 22, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Memorization “Learnt Without Labour” by Tina Fillmer
Posted in Practical Application, tagged Charlotte Mason, Memorization, memorization techniques on December 16, 2008 | 3 Comments »
My children and I are currently reading Laddie: A True Blue Story by Gene Stratton Porter. Many Charlotte Mason principles are intertwined throughout this book, especially the recurring theme of poetry. This book gives a glimpse into early colonial education, and the eight-year-old narrator, “Little Sister,” effortlessly weaved poetry into her everyday conversation. I discovered [...]
