

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 31, 2025 • 15min
Episode 315: Literature Part 1, Introduction
 Living Books. These two words are almost synonymous with a Charlotte Mason education. In today's episode we begin our discussion of Literature in a Charlotte Mason curriculum and try to get to the heart of how she used living books in literature lessons.    Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)  ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List  Episode 36: Literature  Episode 236: Poetry  ADE on YouTube   

Oct 24, 2025 • 17min
Episode 314: History Part 5, Closing Thoughts
 Are you wondering where to place your kids in Charlotte Mason's streams of history? Are you struggling to teach multiple students in multiple form levels? In today's podcast we are addressing these things and other practical concerns and questions about Charlotte Mason's history lessons.    Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)  ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List  ADE on YouTube 

Oct 17, 2025 • 19min
Episode 313: History Part 4, Forms 4-6
 What do high school history lessons look like in the Charlotte Mason Method? How do these lessons prepare the students for the rest of their lives? In today's podcast we are discussing these questions and more to help you give your high schoolers a wide feast of history.    Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)  ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List  History of the American People by Paul Johnson  Land of Hope by Wilfred McClay  From Dawn to Decadence by Jacques Barzun  Story of Mankind by Hendrik van Loon  Edith Hamilton's Ancient History books:   The Roman Way The Greek Way   Book of Centuries at Riverbend Press  Century Charts at Riverbend Press (includes free download option)   Calendar of Events (monthly planner at Juniper Grover)  History Tools Planner  Episode 14: History Books  Episode 15: History Things  Episode 112: Notebooks and Paperwork, Part 2 (includes notes on History Tools and keeping track of the chronology rotation)  ADE on YouTube   

Oct 10, 2025 • 28min
Episode 312: History Part 3, Forms 2-3
 How do the history streams work? How do I choose which country's history to add as my neighbor's stream? Why can't I study whichever ancient history I want this year? In today's podcast, we're going to be diving into these questions and more as we look at Charlotte Mason history lessons in upper elementary and middle school.    Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)  ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List  Gerald Johnson's A History for Peter series:    America is Born  America Grows Up  America Moves Forward   Our Island Story by HE Marshall  The Story of Britain by Patrick Dillon  Dorothy Mills' Ancient History series:   Book of the Ancient World Book of the Ancient Greeks Book of the Ancient Romans Book of the Middle Ages   Wall Timeline at Riverbend Press  Book of Centuries at Riverbend Press  Century Charts at Riverbend Press (includes free download option)   Calendar of Events (monthly planner at Juniper Grover)  History Tools Planner  Episode 14: History Books  Episode 15: History Things  Episode 112: Notebooks and Paperwork, Part 2 (includes notes on History Tools and keeping track of the chronology rotation)  ADE on YouTube 

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    


