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What Does Charlotte Mason Say about the Value of Latin?

July 18, 2016 by Angela 5 Comments

The mere thought of teaching Latin is daunting to most homeschooling parents. This is understandable—few parents have studied it themselves and no one speaks Latin anymore! Why should we study it?!? I regularly see this question pop up in the AmblesideOnline Facebook group and in the AO Forum. When I have the time, I love … [Read more…]

Posted in: Charlotte Mason, Classical Education, CM Latin, Latin Paedagogy, Linguistics Tagged: CCE, Charlotte Mason, classical education, CM, CM Latin, Consider This, homeschooling, Karen Glass, Latin, Latin education, linguistics, Literature, Philosophy of Education, why study Latin

A "Small Collection of Books" Can Transform a Life

July 25, 2015 by Angela Leave a Comment

From that blessed little room…came out, a glorious host, to keep me company…

Posted in: Book Club, Charlotte Mason, Commonplace Tagged: Book Club, Character, Charles Dickens, Charlotte Mason, CM, Commonplace, David Copperfield, Literature, Metaliterature

Once upon a Time…

there was a little girl, a firstborn, who thrived on accomplishment. When she grew up, she learned, after many stumbles and errors, that it was not such a wise habit to have her sense of self all wrapped up in attainments. Now in her middle years, she has five children and is ever more aware of her limitations. Thus, she has determined to do well with what can be done, with an aim to relishing the process and the journey, trusting her Maker to supply the fuel and the map.


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Acknowledgements

Background: "The School of Athens," Raphael, 1509-1511

Header image: "Reeds and Bulrushes" courtesy of University of Wisconsin-Extension and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Footer image: "Athena & Nike" digitized from public domain (Keightley's Mythology, 1852) by Jane Johnson Lewis, 2003.

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