Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things. ~Philippians 4:8~
We were all meant to be naturalists, each in his degree, and it is inexcusable to live in a world so full of the marvels of plant and animal life and to care for none of these things. ~Charlotte Mason, Volume 1~ This week we continued to observe our salamander eggs. The kids noticed that... Continue Reading →
...mind appeals to mind and thought begets thought and that is how we become educated. For this reason we owe it to every child to put him in communication with great minds that he may get at great thoughts; with the minds, that is, of those who have left us great works; and the only... Continue Reading →
A love of nature, implanted so early that it will seem to them hereafter to have been born in them, will enrich their lives with pure interests, absorbing pursuits, health, and good humour. ~Volume 1, Charlotte Mason~ Today's nature walk was an exploration of vernal pools and the amazing life and activity they harbor. Before... Continue Reading →
Never be within doors when you can rightly be without. ~Charlotte Mason~ There are many reasons why Charlotte Mason advocated the use of nature study for children, the development of the habit of observation and attention to detail being one of many. I have seen the results of this first hand in my own children... Continue Reading →
Charlotte Mason, My Way 