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Shows parents and teachers how children's learning experiences can be extended to every aspect of life, giving them a new richness, stability, and joy for living.

Every parent and teacher wants to give his or her children the best education possible. We hope that the education we provide is a joyful adventure, a celebration of life, and preparation for living. But sadly, most education today falls short of this goal.

For the Children's Sake is a book about what education can be, based on a Christian understanding of what it means to be human-to be a child, a parent, a teacher-and on the Christian meaning of life. The central ideas have been proven over many years and in almost every kind of educational situation, including ideas that Susan and Ranald Macaulay have implemented in their own family and school experience.

For the Children's Sake will benefit parents and teachers in any educational setting-homeschooling, public school, or private school. This new edition features an updated cover design.

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Susan Schaeffer Macaulay grew up in Switzerland at L'Abri Fellowship, which was founded by her parents Francis and Edith Schaeffer. She and her husband Ranald Macaulay established and led the L'Abri branch in England for several years. She is also the author of For the Family's Sake and contributed to Books Children Love and When Children Love to Learn.

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Fifteen years ago--in the world of education, a millennium--Macaulay wrote her ideological treatise on schooling, designed to assist parents and teachers in creating education that is both enriching and joyous. She states in her preface that the book embraces the Christian worldview as it applies the ideas and methods of educator Charlotte Mason to home-schooling, public education and family life. Mary Woods's crisp, cheerful reading aims to convince and encourage listeners. However, because of Macaulay's lifelong affiliation with the L'Abri Christian Fellowship in Switzerland and England, the underlying religious message is strong. Despite the acknowledged datedness of many of the books and materials suggested for use, and the underlying political tract, this recording will interest the Christian home-school market. T.B. (c) AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Crossway; 5/18/09 edition (June 17, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1433506955
ISBN-13: 978-1433506956
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.4 x 8.5 inches
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Average Customer Review: 77 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,866 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #13 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Education > Home Schooling
- #13 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Education > Children & Teens
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Elisa's Mom

A vision of an ideal elementary education

December 14, 2012

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This was the first book that I read when considering homeschooling my elementary-aged children. It's important to understand what this book is and what it is not.

First, this book is NOT a step-by-step, "how to homeschool." It will not provide resources, curriculum options, schedules, etc. For that, you can turn to a book like "The Well-Trained Mind."

Instead, what this book offers is primarily two things: (1) a philosophy of a child-centric education, particularly an ideal elementary education; (2) a summary of Charlotte Mason's philosophy on education. When I say "child-centric," I mean that the author's perspective is that education must be founded on the principle that each child is uniquely created by God and therefore is worthy of respect. Children should be treated as intelligent creatures and fed the best educational experiences possible --- they should be reading the best literature, listening to the best music, viewing the best art, experiencing nature whenever possible. Much of their day should be filled with play, preferably outdoor play, where they can experience for themselves God's creation. The author's philosophy is inspired by Charlotte Mason, and her extensive writing on education. For readers who want an introduction to Charlotte Mason's writings, this book provides numerous excerpts from Mason's volumes.

The book also serves as a reminder of the true purpose of education, as a life and habit. Children should be inspired to become life-long learners.

While the book could use some editing, as it does not naturally flow between and within chapters, it is an essential read for parents, whether homeschooling or not, who are passionate about providing a quality education to their children.

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Betsy McPeak

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

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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Jessica

SO MUCH VALUABLE ADVICE within these pages!

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 ...

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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Team Schneider

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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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Kristin

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

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, ...

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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