Episode 45: Listener Q&A #8
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) ) This week's podcast episode on the Charlotte Mason method of education--the delectable education--is a question and answer session. Listen to this lively, animated, and slightly controversial discussion of short lessons, nature study, free time, and Bible lessons. Listen Now: If you are seeing this message, please make sure you are using the most current version of your web browser: Internet Explorer 9), Firefox), Chrome) ) "Five of the thirteen waking hours should be at the disposal of the children; three, at least, of these, from two o'clock to five, for example, should be spent out of doors in all but very bad weather. This is the opportunity for out-of-door work, collecting wild flowers, describing walks and views, etc." (From "Suggestions" accompanying Programme 42) "The Children's Day will, on the whole, run thus: Lessons, 1 1/2 to 4 hours; meals, 2 hours; occupations, 1 to 3 hours; leisure, 5 to 7 hours, according to age." (From "Suggestions" accompanying Programme 42) "Children between 6 and 9 should get a considerable knowledge of the Bible text. By 9 they should have read the simple (and suitable) narrative portions of the Old Testament...and [the Synoptic] Gospels." (Vol. 1, p. 249) ) The Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling) (Contains affiliate links) ) Episode 20: Nature Study) Episode 22: Interview with Cheri Struble) John Muir Laws' Website) Episode 41: Interview with Jack Laws, Part 1) Episode 42: Interview with Jack Laws, Part 2) Episode 17: Bible, The Living Book) Living Books Library post on Electronics) Parents' Review Article: Imagination is a Powerful Factor in a Well-Balanced Mind) A Delectable Education's Schedule Cards)