

A Delectable Education Charlotte Mason Podcast
Liz Cottrill, Emily Kiser and Nicole Williams
Through twice monthly conversations, three moms who have studied the Charlotte Mason method of education and put her ideas into practice in their homes join together to share with one another for the benefit of listeners by giving explanations of Mason's principles and examples of those principles put into practice out of their own teaching experience. These short discussions aim at providing information, support, and encouragement for others by unfolding the myriad aspects.
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Oct 3, 2025 • 24min
Episode 311: History Part 2, Form 1
In today's podcast we are digging into what Charlotte Mason history lessons look like in early elementary school. We will cover the scope and sequence and show some helpful resources to make history come alive for our youngest students. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List America Begins by Alice Dalgliesh* And There Was America by Roger Duvoisin Meet the North American Indians by Elizabeth Payne* Land of the Free by Enid La Monte Meadowcroft* Stories of America, Volume One from Simply Charlotte Mason* Stories of America, Volume Two from Simply Charlotte Mason Heart & Soul by Kadir Nelson America First by Lawton Evans Wall Timeline at Riverbend Press History Tools Planner Episode 14: History Books Episode 15: History Things Episode 112: Notebooks and Paperwork, Part 2 ADE on YouTube *For out of print (OOP) or hard-to-find books, try searching at BookFinder.com.

Sep 26, 2025 • 22min
Episode 310: History Part 1, Introdction
What made Charlotte Mason craft her curriculum around the subject of history? Why is the subject important for today's students? Join us on the podcast for our discussion today as we begin our series on Charlotte Mason history lessons. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List History Rotation Diagrams Video Explaining History Rotations Episode 11: Why Study History Episode 12: The Chronology of History ADE on YouTube

Sep 19, 2025 • 19min
Episode 309: The Bible Part 5, Closing Thoughts
If you've been following along with our series on Charlotte Mason Bible lessons, you likely have some lingering questions. Where should I place my students in the progression if they've not been doing Charlotte Mason from the beginning? Or where can I, and where ought I not, combine my children? What about specific translations or how to assess my child's progress? We'll do our best to answer these and more in today's podcast. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List Episode 224: Combining Multiple Students Episode 290: Bringing Older Children into the Charlotte Mason Method Episode 17: Bible 2.0 ADE on YouTube

Sep 12, 2025 • 20min
Episode 308: The Bible Part 4, Forms 5-6
In today's podcast we are taking a close look at Charlotte Mason Bible lessons for high school students. Which portions of the scripture did Ms. Mason reserve for our oldest students? How are they equipped to continue reading the Bible on their own after the full feast of Bible lessons from their whole education? And where do they go from here? Listen as we discuss! Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List Scripture Journals (ESV and CSB options) on Amazon or here The One Volume Bible Commentary JR Dummelow* The Saviour of the World by Charlotte Mason (Amazon for Vol 1-3 or Riverbend Press for all 5 volumes) The Gospel History of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ by C.C. James ADE Bible rotation ADE Schedule Cards Episode 128: Form 1 Bible Immersion Lesson ADE on YouTube *For OOP (out of print) or hard to find texts, try BookFinder.com

Sep 5, 2025 • 24min
Episode 307: The Bible Part 3, Forms 3-4
How do Charlotte Mason Bible lessons change as students get older? Join us for today's discussion on the podcast as we turn to middle school students and answer some common questions like, why can't we continue Bible lessons with the whole family? And how can I help facilitate separate Bible lessons for my older students? Tune in to hear some insight to help navigate these issues, and more! Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List The Old Testament History by Costley-White and Hardwich (online version or hard copy at Living Library Press) Commentary on the New Testment: The Four Gospels by W. Walsham How* Scripture Journals (ESV and CSB options) on Amazon or here Acts of the Apostles by Ellen M. Knox The Gospel History of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ by C.C. James The Saviour of the World by Charlotte Mason (Amazon for Vol 1-3 or Riverbend Press for all 5 volumes) ADE Bible rotation Bible: Forms 1-2 Lesson Breakdown Episode 128: Form 1 Bible Immersion Lesson ADE on YouTube *For OOP (out of print) or hard to find texts, try BookFinder.com

Aug 29, 2025 • 23min
Episode 306: The Bible Part 2, Forms 1-2
This episode of the podcast focuses on what Bible lessons look like in elementary school. You'll learn how often and for how long Charlotte Mason Bible lessons last at this age, how to teach the lessons, and we will share some of our favorite resources with you. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List Paterson Smyth commentaries Scripture Journals (ESV and CSB options) on Amazon or here Bible Art Resources: Bible Picture Portfolios Bible in Art: New Testament, Richard Muhlberger* Bible in Art: Old Testament, Richard Muhllberger* Bible Atlas Favorites: Holman Bible Atlas Golden Bible Atlas* ADE Bible rotation Bible: Forms 1-2 Lesson Breakdown Episode 128: Form 1 Bible Immersion Lesson ADE on YouTube *For OOP (out of print) or hard to find texts, try BookFinder.com

Aug 22, 2025 • 16min
Episode 305: The Bible, Part 1
Why did Charlotte Mason think that the Bible was the most important subject in a child's school lessons? What portions of the Bible are appropriate for children to read? And why should I include Bible as a lesson if our family already does regular Bible reading or devotions? In today's podcast we are tackling these questions and more as we look at the Bible as a school subject in the Charlotte Mason curriculum. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List Episode 17: Bible 2.0 ADE on YouTube

Aug 15, 2025 • 18min
Episode 304: The Curriculum, Part 2
Are you lacking confidence in choosing your Charlotte Mason curriculum? In today’s podcast we are talking about what a Charlotte Mason curriculum isn't by examining the principles Miss Mason gave us, so we can spread the feast of a living education with confidence. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List Episodes on the curriculum: Episode 193: The Interdependence of a CM Curriculum Episode 266: The Utility of the Charlotte Mason Method Episode 280: The Simplicity of the Charlotte Mason Method Episode 168: Habit Training Episode 264: The Time-Table ADE on YouTube

Aug 8, 2025 • 24min
Episode 303: The Curriculum, Part 1
Have you ever wondered what makes a curriculum Charlotte Mason or not? Charlotte Mason herself gave us principles based on her idea that children are born persons. This season of the podcast, we are going to be working our way through chapter 10 of volume six and answering that question: What is a Charlotte Mason curriculum? Join us in this episode as we start to answer that question by exploring points 11-15 of her educational principles. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List ADE's Short Synopsis Episodes Episode 204: Short Synopsis Points 9-12 Episode 206: Short Synopsis Points 13-15 Episode 5: The Science of Relations Episode 8: Narration ADE on YouTube

Aug 1, 2025 • 10min
Episode 302: Introduction to Season 11
We're back for season 11 of the podcast! Listen to hear about everything that is new at A Delectable Education along with a unique opportunity to read Charlotte Mason along with us. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List ADE on YouTube! Teacher Helps 10 Minute's Map Exercises Scansion Lessons - Extra Practice Literature Forms 3-4 (English Literature for Boys & Girls and Age of Fable) Citizenship Forms 3-4 (The Young Citizen's Reader and Ourselves) Teacher Training Videos High School Algebra demonstration lesson Form 1-2 Bible demonstration lesson A Method for the Madness: Organizing Home and School workshop Imagination, The Missing Ingredient workshop Conducting a Special Study workshop A Point or Two of Correction and Critique: Assessing Your Students’ Compositions workshop The Habit of Remembering workshop School Planning, One Bite at a Time workshop ADE’s Patreon Community ADE at HOME {Virtual} Conference (First weekend in February, access for 3 months following) Theo of Golden, Allen Levi Every Moment Holy, Vol. 3, Douglas Kaine McKelvey