Just a few pictures from the garden and some quotes from today’s reading.
“As a stream can rise no higher than its source, so it is probable that no educational effort can rise above the whole scheme of thought which gives it birth;…” ~Charlotte Mason
Regarding education and the law that governs education, “there is no part of a child’s home life or school work which the law does not penetrate.” ~Charlotte Mason
“The mind feeds on ideas, and therefore children should have a generous curriculum.” ~Charlotte Mason
“…the mind is not a receptacle into which ideas must be dropped…” ~Charlotte Mason
“…a child’s mind is…a spiritual organism, with an appetite for all knowledge. This is its proper diet, with which it is prepared to deal, and which it can digest and assimilate as the body does foodstuffs.” ~Charlotte Mason
“…so we must train him upon physical exercises, nature, handicrafts, science and art, and upon many living books;…” ~Charlotte Mason
“Children should be taught to distinguish between ‘I want’ and ‘I will.’ “ ~Charlotte Mason
“We should allow no separation to grow up between the intellectual and spiritual life of children; but should teach them that the divine Spirit has constant access to their spirits, and is their continual helper in all the interests, duties and joys of life.” ~Charlotte Mason
I have enjoyed so very much reading A Charlotte Mason Companion — more than once. It was my first exposure to Charlotte Mason’s ideas.
Now I am enjoying reading Charlotte Mason’s Original Home Education Series. It is rich with ideas that I’m soaking up right now.
I hope to share here what I do with the ideas.
Lynn
for you to leave a comment, but you can also e-mail me at lynn AT thehealthyhomeschool.com
oooohhhh. Thank you for the online CM link. I have reading to do!
Bev
Bev, Ambleside Online is a great resource. I am planning to use them this year. I just never have read CM’s full original series and I think it’s time to do so.
Lynn
Having a thoughtful thursday, and you post sent me back to the CM materials I have and more reading and reflection.
I especially like the quote that talks about the difference between I want and I will. I will be offering more choices (volunteer) to my students this year. My hope
is to help them understand the joy of giving, doing, and being fully alive.
Have a terrific day,
Diane M.
Dear Lynn,
Oh, I love Charlotte Mason! I’ve been wanting to get my hands on her writings for some time. You’ve inspired me to move them to the top of my “To Buy” list!
The garden critters seem to be busy keeping the bad guys at bay.
And your hair! My goodness, you might get locked up in a tower soon, if you’re not careful! You have a good six inches on me, since I have to keep trimming the split ends.
Love,
Marqueta
Gorgeous photos! I love the quotes.
The “I want, I will” quote is going to be one that I emphasize with my kids and try to remember to integrate into my own life.
What a beautiful post!