Charlotte Mason Poetry
384 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 202 ratingsCharlotte Mason Poetry is dedicated to promoting Charlotte Mason’s living ideas. We strive to share an authentic interpretation of Mason’s life work through a combination of original and vintage articles by a wide variety of authors. Our team draws from and transcribes many rare and wonderful documents from the PNEU many of which cannot be found anywhere else on the web.
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The Sacrament of Education
October 23, 2018 11:00 - 55 minutes - 75.6 MBIs education scientific or is it sacred? Is it physical or spiritual? Pragmatic or ideal? Listen to Art Middlekauff’s synthesis of Charlotte Mason’s thought. Recorded live at the 2018 Charlotte Mason Living Retreat. The accompanying slides are available for download. The post The Sacrament of Education first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
The Spirit and the Letter
October 16, 2018 11:00 - 13 minutes - 31.2 MBEditor’s Note: Rose Amy Pennethorne (1875-1955) studied at Charlotte Mason’s House of Education and graduated in 1898. She then “had several posts in Home Schoolrooms,” during which time she was editor of L’Umile Pianta, the alumnae magazine of the House of Education. Her love for the Charlotte Mason method blossomed into full-time service to the PNEU when the Executive Committee … The post The Spirit and the Letter first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
The Origin of Ideas
October 09, 2018 11:00 - 10 minutes - 23.7 MBNot so very long ago, I was in the car with my six-year old when he asked, “Did God make that truck?” “Nope. But God made the people who made the truck.” He studied my face. “Okay.” Then he resumed staring out the window. Several weeks later, I thought of that exchange, and I saw … The post The Origin of Ideas first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
A Liberal Education
October 02, 2018 11:00 - 38 minutes - 88.4 MBEditor’s note: On January 5, 1929, six years after Charlotte Mason’s death, Horace West Household spoke at the The North of England Education Conference in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Household was then the Director of Education for Gloucestershire, and he would later be referred to as Mason’s “ardent disciple.” The topic for his talk was “A Liberal Education in the Rural Elementary School.” … The post A Liberal Education first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
Building Without Scaffolds
September 25, 2018 11:00 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBJune was a big month for me: it was my first time teaching a workshop about the Charlotte Mason method. I was the local hostess for the Charlotte Mason Soirée Summer Mountain Mini, and my topic was scaffolding. I worked out a session description with my co-presenter: With such a rich feast it’s easy to … The post Building Without Scaffolds first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
The Meeting
September 18, 2018 11:00 - 51 minutes - 118 MB“Great things are done when men and mountains meet: This is not done by jostling in the street.” —William Blake. By Elsie Kitching The Parents’ Review, 1921, pp.44-54, 92-101 We all feel the jostling of the after war problems and are sometimes inclined to wonder if ever the jostling will cease and a time come … The post The Meeting first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
The God of Living Ideas
September 11, 2018 11:00 - 56 minutes - 77.9 MBAn Exploration of the Religious Philosophy of Charlotte Mason A paper submitted to Dr. James Moore in fulfillment of the requirements for the Educational Ministries Capston Portfolio/Internship course of the Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Deerfield, Illinois September 2017 Introduction to Charlotte Mason Charlotte Mason is a name not much heard of in Christian education. Mason was a devout … The post The God of Living Ideas first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
Ruminating on Recitation
September 04, 2018 11:00 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MBSituated on Chambersburg Street, a main thoroughfare of historic Gettysburg, is a nineteenth-century church that is home to the sorts of gatherings we seldom hear of in our modern time—evenings of song, speech, and verse, evenings dedicated to remembering the lives of men and women who were pressed into the service of our nation, as … The post Ruminating on Recitation first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
Education for the Kingdom (Part 5 of 5)
August 31, 2018 11:00 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBEditor’s note: I am pleased today to share the final essay in our series by Dr. Benjamin Bernier, read to us so engagingly by musician Greg Rolling. I am confident that with Dr. Bernier’s careful presentation of original documents and historical facts, “the essential Christian discipleship aspect of Mason’s work will be recognized for what it … The post Education for the Kingdom (Part 5 of 5) first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
Education for the Kingdom (Part 4 of 5)
August 30, 2018 11:00 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MBEditor’s note: Today we share the fourth in a series of five essays from 2017. This episode explains that the core of Charlotte Mason’s philosophy “is the concept that the primary task of education is the ‘nourishment of ideas.’ This nourishment is directly related to both the work of the Holy Spirit (as the educator of mankind) and the person … The post Education for the Kingdom (Part 4 of 5) first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
Education for the Kingdom (Part 3 of 5)
August 29, 2018 11:00 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBEditor’s note: Today’s episode is the third in a series of five essays from 2017 which demonstrate that Charlotte Mason’s educational philosophy can be characterized as a Christ-centered philosophy of education for Christian discipleship, a unique contribution in the history of Christian and educational thought. Greg Rolling shares his wonderful talent as reader and performer to bring … The post Education for the Kingdom (Part 3 of 5) first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
Education for the Kingdom (Part 2 of 5)
August 28, 2018 11:00 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBEditor’s note: Today we share the second in a series of five essays from 2017 which demonstrate that Charlotte Mason’s educational philosophy can be characterized as a Christ-centered philosophy of education for Christian discipleship, a unique contribution in the history of Christian and educational thought. Greg Rolling has again shared his wonderful talent as reader and … The post Education for the Kingdom (Part 2 of 5) first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
Education for the Kingdom (Part 1 of 5)
August 27, 2018 11:00 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MBEditor’s note: In the early months of 2017, Dr. Benjamin Bernier wrote a series of five original essays to demonstrate that Charlotte Mason’s educational philosophy can be characterized as a Christ-centered philosophy of education for Christian discipleship, a unique contribution in the history of Christian and educational thought. Later that year, Charlotte Mason Poetry introduced a … The post Education for the Kingdom (Part 1 of 5) first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
A Devoted Life
August 21, 2018 11:00 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBOh, the wonder of finding a kindred spirit—how we treasure that person in our heart and how they have a way of recognizing and drawing out our potential! Charlotte Mason and Emeline Steinthal found such kindred spirits in each other, and their relationship has positively impacted generations of people. We thought you might enjoy meeting … The post A Devoted Life first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
A Journey with “The Scarlet Letter”
August 14, 2018 11:00 - 9 minutes - 12.6 MBMy name is Anesley Middlekauff. I am 15 years old and have been homeschooled with Charlotte Mason my whole life. I am the daughter of Art and Barbara Middlekauff, and I have enjoyed having them as my teachers and travel companions for every conference I’ve been lucky to be a part of. I am very … The post A Journey with “The Scarlet Letter” first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
Christian Conflict with the Inklings
August 09, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBI am a huge fan of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. But I knew little of their writing group, the Inklings, until I read the book Bandersnatch. Had it only been about meeting in Lewis’s dusty rooms to read their latest poems and book chapters I would have been sold, but there is so much more … The post Christian Conflict with the Inklings first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
Into God’s Out-of-doors
August 07, 2018 11:00 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MBDid you know that keeping a nature notebook has the power to awaken your senses, to teach you how to truly see things that you may have “seen” in a vague way thousands of times before yet never truly seen at all? It’s true. And, by truly seeing, you can then be truly grateful to … The post Into God’s Out-of-doors first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
How to Learn the Charlotte Mason Method
July 31, 2018 11:00 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MBI know of two ways to learn the Charlotte Mason: the way I learned it, and a better way. You don’t have to make the same mistakes I made. Listen in on this talk recorded at the 2018 Living Education Retreat. Special thanks to the music performance by Greg Rolling and Tyson Suemnicht. The accompanying slides … The post How to Learn the Charlotte Mason Method first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
The Atmosphere of Education
July 24, 2018 11:02 - 13 minutes - 19.2 MB“What is the most precious thing to have in a house?” Charlotte Mason poses this question at the dinner table one evening. She gleans answers from the dinner guests that we all would agree with: answers such as “a bookcase” and “a cradle.” But not Mason; she rebuts with, “I think I would put space … The post The Atmosphere of Education first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
Applying an Authentic Interpretation
July 17, 2018 11:00 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBI didn’t know her name. I only knew her question. She wrote it anonymously on a piece of paper, a question for the “experts.” We were wrapping up two wonderful days of celebrating Charlotte Mason’s life-giving method at the 2018 Charlotte Mason Soirée Summer Mountain Mini. I was feeling a glow as I sat with the … The post Applying an Authentic Interpretation first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
Idyll Challenge 2.0
July 10, 2018 11:00 - 12 minutes - 16.8 MBJust over two years ago, I first read the article “Three Educational Idylls,” by Charlotte Mason. Published in 1912, it reveals many profound thoughts about Charlotte Mason’s vision for education. (To be honest, I had to look up the word idyll; it means, “a simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic … The post Idyll Challenge 2.0 first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
Mason’s Program for Bible Lessons
July 03, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBCharlotte Mason wrote, “Now our objective in this most important part of education is to give the children the knowledge of God.” Mason did not approach this “most important part of education” in a haphazard fashion; rather, she developed a progressive program of study for children from ages 6 to 18 that is breathtaking in … The post Mason’s Program for Bible Lessons first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
The Sacredness of the Person
June 26, 2018 11:00 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBEditor’s Note: In April of 1930, the Ambleside Old Students’ Association held their biennial conference at Scale How in Ambleside. The conference featured ten papers which focused on three elements of Charlotte Mason’s thought: the sacredness of the person, the evolution of the individual, and the solidarity of the [human] race. The topic of the sacredness of the person was … The post The Sacredness of the Person first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
The Value of Manual Training in Education
June 19, 2018 11:00 - 23 minutes - 32 MBEditor’s note: Roger N. Goodman (1863-1941) was a practicing medical doctor who served patients out of his own house. He was also an avid educationalist and a leader in the Surbiton branch of the PNEU. He was a keen advocate of manual training in education, including sloyd in particular and woodworking in general. In today’s article he notes … The post The Value of Manual Training in Education first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
Highest Thinking and Simplest Living
June 12, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 92 MBEditor’s Note: In 2017, Simplicity was the theme for the Living Education Retreat. I didn’t attend, but I did get to hear Mary Beuving’s recorded talk on her journey toward simplifying her life, getting rid of things to make room for people. Mary’s testimony is moving and inspiring, but also filled with practical wisdom for … The post Highest Thinking and Simplest Living first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
A Few Remarks on Music Teaching, Part I
June 05, 2018 11:00 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBEditor’s Note, by Heidi Buschbach Mr. W. Henry Leslie, choral director, judge, and music educator wrote an important Parents’ Review article in 1926, three years after Mason’s death. The article, “On Music Teaching,” was listed for many years in the PNEU programmes under the Singing heading. It was to be read by parents and teachers to … The post A Few Remarks on Music Teaching, Part I first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
On Questions and Questioning
May 29, 2018 11:00 - 19 minutes - 27.5 MBA Charlotte Mason education is, for most of us, a radical shift in thinking. We are educating in a way we ourselves have not experienced. Though we admire how her philosophy and practice go hand in hand, we often have more questions than answers, the natural result of a lack of knowledge and experience. The … The post On Questions and Questioning first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
From an Ordinary Mother’s View Point
May 22, 2018 11:00 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBEditor’s Note, by Paul Hughes: In 1929, the PNEU branch in Melbourne, Australia met to hear the words not of a great educationalist, but of an ordinary mother. Her name was Mrs. H. J. Hannah, and she explained that Charlotte Mason’s call to parents makes us exclaim, “Who is sufficient for these things”? But Mrs. Hannah doesn’t end … The post From an Ordinary Mother’s View Point first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
Miss Mason’s Message to the Children
May 15, 2018 11:00 - 9 minutes - 13 MBEditor’s Note, by Tessa Keath: In June of 1915, World War I had been underway for almost a year. Charlotte Mason wanted to speak to the children about the war. With the harsh realities they were facing each day, we might have expected her to speak words of comfort. Instead, she told the children that … The post Miss Mason’s Message to the Children first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
Nature Notebooks in the 21st Century
May 08, 2018 11:00 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBWhen I first started learning about Charlotte Mason, I realized pretty quickly that nature study was important. If I was going to attempt a Charlotte Mason education in my home, I would have to figure out what nature study is. I looked in Mason’s volumes, but it wasn’t clear to me exactly what I was … The post Nature Notebooks in the 21st Century first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
Nature Study, by Christine Cooper
May 01, 2018 11:00 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBEditor’s Note, by Nicole Williams: Many people seek a Charlotte Mason education for their children because of nature study. They know intuitively that time outside is important, but once faced with actually doing “nature study” they are unsure what is required of them. In the following article, C. Cooper, a former House of Education student, … The post Nature Study, by Christine Cooper first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
Number: A Figure and a Step Onward
April 24, 2018 11:00 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MBEditor’s note: In October of 2017, we shared our first Parents’ Review article by Irene Stephens, entitled “Mathematics.” In the Editor’s Note, we highlighted the pivotal role played by Miss Stephens in the development of Charlotte Mason’s distinct approach to math instruction. We also shared some elements of Stephens’s life chronology, including how she ended up at … The post Number: A Figure and a Step Onward first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
A Programme for Plutarch
April 17, 2018 11:00 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MBCharlotte Mason (1989b) derides “nice little history books for children” that are mere outlines or childish retellings (p. 278). The formidable Plutarch’s Lives definitely does not fit into that category. This staple of Citizenship has been of particular interest to me and hearing others’ personal stories and experiences has been a delight! I want to share … The post A Programme for Plutarch first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
The Montessori System
April 10, 2018 11:00 - 16 minutes - 22.2 MBEditor’s note: On December 3, 1912, The Times Educational Supplement published a letter entitled, “Miss Mason on the Montessori System.” The following year, five introductory paragraphs were added to the letter, and it was published as Chapter VII of The Basis of National Strength. Two years after that, the original text of the 1912 letter (without the added paragraphs) … The post The Montessori System first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
Towards an Authentic Interpretation
April 06, 2018 11:00 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MBAt Charlotte Mason Poetry, our goal is to promote an authentic interpretation of Charlotte Mason’s writings. What do we mean by an “authentic interpretation,” and why is it so important? Today we are delighted to partner with A Delectable Education in a joint release of the audio version of our defining 2017 article “Towards an Authentic Interpretation.” … The post Towards an Authentic Interpretation first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
What Worked Fifty Years Ago
April 03, 2018 11:00 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MB“What worked even fifty years ago will not work to-day, and what fulfils our needs to-day will not serve fifty years hence; there is no last word to be said upon education; it evolves with the evolution of the race.” (Charlotte Mason, Volume 3) Did you know Charlotte Mason said this? Have you read this … The post What Worked Fifty Years Ago first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
What Would Charlotte Do?
March 27, 2018 11:00 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBCet article est également disponible en français. On January 16, 1923, Charlotte Mason entered the next life. I can only suppose that the very next day some new question came up, and a PNEU member asked, “What would Charlotte do?” That question has probably been asked almost daily for the 95 years that have followed. It … The post What Would Charlotte Do? first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
Learning Styles and Charlotte Mason
March 20, 2018 11:00 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MBWay-back-when, I remember being confronted with the topic of Learning Styles. It was a popular conference talk. It popped up in home school magazines. The speaker or magazine article challenged me to figure out which Style triggered the most learning in my student. The teacher might have several students who each learn best by means … The post Learning Styles and Charlotte Mason first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
What I Owe to The Classics
March 13, 2018 11:00 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MBBy H. W. Household The Parents’ Review, 1930, pp. 631-638 When I read in the August number of the the report of Mrs. Mary Hamilton’s delightful address, I regretted more than ever that an official engagement had made it impossible for me to be present. The subject is one that always attracts me. I still … The post What I Owe to The Classics first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
Wading in the Shallows
March 06, 2018 12:00 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBI always thought I had a pretty good education. That is, until I met Charlotte Mason. It was like a whole new world was suddenly revealed to me. I had always enjoyed history, literature, poetry, and nature, but learning about Mason’s philosophy showed me how much more was out there and how much deeper I … The post Wading in the Shallows first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
Miss Mason’s Methods of Teaching in Practice
February 27, 2018 12:00 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MBHorace West Household was the Secretary for Education of Gloucestershire County in 1916 when he first encountered Charlotte Mason’s theory of education. He soon became, in the words of biographer Margaret Coombs, an “ardent disciple” of Charlotte Mason. He was deeply committed to Mason’s ideas and worked tirelessly to promote them within his jurisdiction and across England. He … The post Miss Mason’s Methods of Teaching in Practice first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
A Look and Gesture of Delight
February 20, 2018 12:00 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MBI’m an anxious father. Many nature walks with my young boys (ages 2 and 5) have degenerated into tension-filled treks through the woods, devoid of joy, devoid of laughter. Why? Because there’s a gnawing in my gut that compels me to use these walks as teaching moments. When these educational episodes don’t go as I … The post A Look and Gesture of Delight first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
The National Mission
February 13, 2018 12:00 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MBEditor’s Note, by Nicole Williams In the Autumn of 1916, the Church of England issued a proclamation in response to the low morale of the nation due to the First World War. It was called the “Mission of Repentance and Hope.” A committee prepared posters, postcards, resolution cards, pamphlets, hymn books, children’s books, and study … The post The National Mission first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
Charlotte Mason and the Educational Tradition
February 06, 2018 12:00 - 3 minutes - 4.66 MBChristian Overman wrote, “Ideas do make a difference! And significant ideas cast much longer shadows than do the men or women who originally think them.” What ideas are casting a shadow on your practice of education? And how do these ideas make a difference? The focus of this presentation is to uncover which ideas correlate … The post Charlotte Mason and the Educational Tradition first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
From Classical Teacher to Charlotte Mason Educator
January 30, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MB“… things I had never heard before… a radical change of the way I thought… It was totally different, totally new, totally amazing, and life-changing…” Art Middlekauff catches up with Shannon Whiteside in this exclusive interview in which Shannon describes how she went from being a teacher at a classical education school to an educator … The post From Classical Teacher to Charlotte Mason Educator first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
The Fragmentation of Culture
January 23, 2018 12:00 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBEditor’s note: In 1923, Dorothy Sayers introduced the fictional character of Lord Wimsey in her very first mystery novel. She went on to write many stories about Wimsey which all became quite popular, and Sayers is best known today as a crime writer. However, in 1947, she presented a composition of an altogether different nature. This was the … The post The Fragmentation of Culture first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
Tools for You
January 16, 2018 12:00 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MBWhen Charlotte Mason published Home Education in 1886, she began a chain reaction. First came the Parent’s Educational Union in 1887, which rapidly expanded to become the Parents’ National Educational Union (PNEU) in 1889. Then in February of 1890, Charlotte Mason became the editor of the first issue of The Parents’ Review. This amazing journal would continue to be … The post Tools for You first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
How the PUS Helps a Young Mother
January 09, 2018 12:00 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MBEditor’s Note: “Education is a Life, but if we are to train others we must train ourselves.” What a terrifying realization. Everything about the way I live my daily life matters. Every choice I make and every moment I spend will affect the way my children learn to live and my example, for better or worse, … The post How the PUS Helps a Young Mother first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
On Distraction
January 02, 2018 12:00 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MBThroughout my schoolgirl days I loved getting back to school in the fall. Not because I was looking forward to seeing my friends (I changed schools nearly every year), and not because I found the lessons to be so enriching (I found most school subjects to be dull and my teachers were mostly uninspiring); I … The post On Distraction first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.
How Past Students Can Keep In Touch
December 26, 2017 12:00 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBEditor’s note: Aspiring educators came to the House of Education in Ambleside to learn the Charlotte Mason method. Once there, they experienced a dynamic environment of discussion and reflection under the guiding hand of Miss Mason herself. Upon graduation, they received their certificates and went out into the world to teach. Of course they loved this … The post How Past Students Can Keep In Touch first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.