For the Children's Sake: Foundations of Education for Home and School Paperback – June 17, 2009

If you don't know the WHY of education, you should read this....

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Betsy McPeak

February 3, 2013

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This book reveals the incredible wisdom and philosophy of education formed by Charlotte Mason, a teacher in England around the turn of the 20th century. Susan gives you a good grasp of Mason's principles that I have followed in homeschooling for 25 years, but these same principles can (and should!) apply to private and public education. Education is about lighting that fire, not filling the bucket. If you want your child to be full of information, this is not the educational philosophy for you. To quote Charlotte Mason, "It doesn't matter how much they know, but how much they care." CM viewed children as real persons, and her educational system reflects that. This is not un-schooling, though there are some commonalities, such as delight in learning. This is not classical education, though there are some commonalities, such as reading great books. But CM's philosophy of education, in my opinion, far surpasses un-schooling and classical education. It offers a balance of structure and freedom, and you will never find your children mechanically memorizing anything without understanding (which I consider inhumane). Rather than just select curriculum and homeschool, why not develop a solid philosophy of education that will be a rudder to your ship through the years, and will help you make all your curriculum choices? I can't recommend this book enough.

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SO MUCH VALUABLE ADVICE within these pages!

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Jessica

August 12, 2016

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This book has revolutionized my thinking regarding my children's education! I homeschool 5 children, and after reading this book, our upcoming school year will be much different. There are so many things in this book that opened my eyes and made me rethink everything! I love Charlotte Mason's views on children and their education, and this was the book that introduced me to it all.

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Several friends recommended that I start with this book and I'm so ...

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August 24, 2017

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I'm homeschooling my 2 big kids (9 & 7) for the first time this year. Several friends recommended that I start with this book and I'm so glad I did. I've already recommended it to a handful of my other friends. I'm going to read it AGAIN! Lots of notes :-)

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October 1, 2017

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Absolutely amazing. A fantastic manifesto that I think everyone would do well to read, as a parent or educator.

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August 13, 2013

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Having adopted kids between preschool & primary ages, I have had to be a quick learner on education. We've done public school & they have adjusted well. After reading this book, I feel like it is time to join a Charlotte Mason type school & have the kids enjoy learning what they can...rather than always feeling like they have to "measure up."

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My annual "shot in the arm" for homeschooling! Schaeffer ...

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Kristin

August 10, 2015

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My annual "shot in the arm" for homeschooling! Schaeffer Macaulay reminds me of what matters in focusing on the gentle approach to teaching my children from a state of rest while still having reasonable expectations. Such a simple message throughout - and yet I need to read it often!

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This book is a must read for every parent, ...

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Nebraska

October 22, 2015

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This book is a must read for every parent, regardless of what educational choices you make! It absolutely helped me take a leap of faith into homeschooling and I can't even begin to share what a blessing it has been!

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