fruitofthewomb Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I am trying to find my philosophy. I just read TWTM and loved it. But I am also drawn to Charlotte Mason (or the very little I know of her). What book or books should I read to gain a better understanding of the Charlotte Mason approach? My dd will begin 1st grade next year and I feel like I need direction and focus. I want to spend some time researching so I know where I want to go. I just spent some time on Simply Charlotte Mason and I loved what I read there too. Anyone else have a hard time deciding which approach they should use?:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extrafor6 Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I have read WTM, spent time of Simply Charlotte Mason, and am currently reading When Children Love to Learn by Elaine Cooper. I really like this book. I checked it out from my library and will probably purchase because it's full of great content and explains the CM philosophy very well in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caribbean Queen Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 What book or books should I read to gain a better understanding of the Charlotte Mason approach? http://www.amblesideonline.org/CM/toc.html#1 Volume 1 and 6 and PNEU Programs for form 1 They are more than halfway down this page. http://www.amblesideonline.org/library.shtml#pneuprogrammes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommy5 Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Abledsideonline and Simply Charlotte Mason are great resources... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Jo Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Charlotte Mason Help is a wonderful site! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2blessings Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 I've read different CM resources, but I'd have to say that two of the most helpful are what I'm reading now. When Children Love to Learn is wonderful. And CM's own books...of course:) I read the modern version available for free on http://www.amblesideonline.com. I've read WTM, too. I was stuck for a long time feeling that the current idea of classical was more rigorous, and CM was 'easy.' But if you really dig into what CM required and look at the upper years of a program like Ambleside, the expectations are quite high. I prefer CM because it just seems more emcompassing of developing the whole person, and a school day is done in a time frame that won't stress me and my kids out:) HTH some, Gina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagira Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 I've read different CM resources, but I'd have to say that two of the most helpful are what I'm reading now. When Children Love to Learn is wonderful. And CM's own books...of course:) I read the modern version available for free on http://www.amblesideonline.com. I've read WTM, too. I was stuck for a long time feeling that the current idea of classical was more rigorous, and CM was 'easy.' But if you really dig into what CM required and look at the upper years of a program like Ambleside, the expectations are quite high. I prefer CM because it just seems more emcompassing of developing the whole person, and a school day is done in a time frame that won't stress me and my kids out:) HTH some, Gina :iagree: When Children Love to Learn by Elaine Cooper is a very practical book. You can see yourself doing this. I agree that delving into CM's own words is very inspiring. As an alternative, you could check out Penny Gardner's CM Study Guide http://www.pennygardner.com/cm_study_guide.html and peruse this site http://charlottemasonhome.com. Early in my journey, I gained a lot by starting with this site (don't worry that's it not updated, it still has loads of good stuff :)) .I still consult it. http://www.tanglewoodeducation.com/ We also have a social group, Following Charlotte, right here on WTM. Come and join us some time! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohmomjacquie Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 I'm new to this way of learning too but mfw says they,combine cm and classical approaches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitofthewomb Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 thank you all so much! i have bookmarked all the links and will read up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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