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Describes a philosophy of education based on the Charlotte Mason approach - an approach concerned as much with instilling good character and high morals in children than with learning basic skills. After acquiring basic abilities in the three R’s, children learn through “living books” (as opposed to dry texts) and life experiences. Macaulay draws heavily on the philosophies of Charlotte Mason, but from a Christian viewoint. Besides imparting Mason’s philosophy and sharing her personal experiences as a homeschooled child, Susan shares the joy, freedom, and beauty possible in life and learning. This title is also available in unabridged audiobook, read by Mary Woods. Runs 5 hours.

Customer Reviews

 
Kathy A. from Southeast Wisconsin wrote the following on 03/07/2009:
As a child I was first introduced to the teachings of Charlotte Mason's from my grandmother, who had been home educated with Charlotte's philosophy of education. Upon entering the 21st century my husband and I decided we wanted to educate our child using Charlotte's method but needed guidance in the process. Through a friend I discovered Susan Schaeffer Macaulay's book "For the Children's Sake." In her book Susan uses a conversational tone to tell you her own story of how she came to be introduced to Charlotte Mason and her teachings. The author then takes you on a journey of Charlotte's education philosophy beginning with What is education? Children Are Born Persons, Authority and Freedom, A New Perspective, Education: A Science of Relationships, and finishing with The Way of the Will, Reason, and Unity of the Whole. I would highly recommend Karen Andreola's book "A Pocketful of Pinecones" as a followup before beginning Charlotte Mason's "Original Homeschool Series."

 
Melanie R. from Florida wrote the following on 02/05/2011:
I am currently in the middle of my 8th year of homeschooling. My son is in 9th grade and I have been utilizing the Charlotte Mason methods via Karen Andreola's book for about 7 of those years. I've read many articles and books on Mrs. Mason's methods and thought I really didn't need to read another. Boy, was I wrong! I purchased this audio and have learned so much from it! It's not just about education but an entire way of thinking about life! A mini-worldview course, if you will. It presents the most well-laid out reasoning for so many ideas that I was still iffy on. Not anymore! I plan on buying the book also so that I can reference it more easily. This is a must-have book for every homeschool family's library!