Charlotte Mason Poetry

Charlotte Mason’s unique and ground-breaking article from 1914 has been nearly forgotten for a century. Now it is on the Internet for the very first time.

Stacie Johnson explains how Charlotte Mason insists on the best atmosphere for a child to learn, whether it be living books, food, or even clothing.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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