What makes the Charlotte Mason method special?
The Charlotte Mason method of education optimizes learning for the child by eliminating wasted time and maximizing learning through several different avenues. To study the different aspects of the Charlotte Mason method, please go to our homeschooling main page. The Charlotte Mason method is known for: 1) Short lessons. Individual lessons should be 15 minutes for children ages 11 and younger and 30 minutes for children 12 and older. Children are able to give their full attention for the full length of the lesson, without wasted time due to inattention. The school day is typically over by lunch time, allowing the child time in the afternoon to play outdoors, practice musical instruments, and enjoy other handicrafts. 2) Avoid Twaddle. The Charlotte Mason method avoids “twaddle books”, which is any liternature that is “dumbed down”, lacking feeling or meaning. Instead, living books or whole books are used. Living books are exciting books that have depth and feeling. They draw the reader i
