Who Was Charlotte Mason?
Charlotte Mason (1842–1923) was a British educational reformer who developed an influential philosophy emphasizing the nurturing of children as whole persons—body, mind, and soul—through: the highest-quality literature, the arts, nature study, narration, short lessons, productive leisure, and habit training. She founded the Parents' National Educational Union (PNEU), established a teacher-training college, and wrote a six-volume series on education, amongst other works. A devout Anglican, Mason understood children are born persons created in the image of God, and believed education was "an atmosphere, a discipline, and a life" under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and insisted that the Gospels and a vital Christian faith should form the core of every child's education into a well-rounded, virtuous soul such as wise Solomon.
The Home Education Series
Charlotte Mason’s six-volume Home Education Series presents a comprehensive, distinctly Christian philosophy of education in which children are treated as born persons (souls) made in the image of God, entitled to a wide, generous curriculum and a rich life of ideas. She teaches that education is an atmosphere, a discipline, and a life; that knowledge is not merely information poured in but vital relationships formed with God, man, and the universe; that the Holy Spirit is the true Educator; and that children learn best through living books, direct contact with nature, narration, short focused lessons, and the careful formation of habits.
The series covers the training of children from infancy through adolescence, the responsibilities of parents and teachers, the cultivation of character and conscience, and will, and the use of a broad feast of history, literature, science, art, music, languages, and Scripture, all offered in a spirit of reverence and joy.
Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth.
Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.
Psalm 127:3-5
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This new transcription of The Home Education Series creates an easy-to-read and beautiful format along with section illustrations. Only the format and arrangement have been altered. The content is unabridged with the exception of the contents list, page numbers, and index, to suit the added illustrations and easy-to-read format.
Vol. 1, Home Education:
Outlines the training and educating of children, emphasizing habit formation, outdoor life, and the gentle art of learning.
Vol. 2, Parents and Children:
Parents bear the sacred responsibility of recognizing the child as a born person and creating an educational atmosphere governed by divine authority.
Vol. 3, School Education:
Children thrive on living books, narration, nature study, and the continued cultivation of habits in a disciplined yet joyful school setting.
Vol. 4, Ourselves:
This book examines self-knowledge, the inner kingdom of the mind, and the cultivation of virtues of will, conscience, and the divine life within each person.
Vol. 5, Formation of Character:
Through real-life examples, Mason shows how parents and teachers can shape strong moral and intellectual character while addressing common faults and failures.
Vol. 6, A Philosophy of Education:
Knowledge of God, man, and the Holy Spirit is the supreme Educator guiding a wide, generous curriculum offered with reverence and joy.
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