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.
Episodes
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Jul 13, 2018 • 19min
Episode 132: Form IA Nature Lore and Object Lesson Immersion
This Charlotte Mason podcast episode is another immersion lesson experience. Nicole Williams teaches seven-year-old Henry two lessons in this episode: first a nature lore lesson, then guids him an object lesson.
Jul 6, 2018 • 29min
Episode 131: Scouting
This Charlotte Mason podcast episode concerns an important pursuit in education outside of "school" lessons: scouting. Emily, Nicole, and Liz discuss how scouting became part of the child's experience in the P.N.E.U. and what possibilities it holds for children in our century.
Jun 29, 2018 • 26min
Episode 130: Form IA Pilgrim's Progress Immersion Lesson
This Charlotte Mason podcast episode is an immersion lesson for second and third grade literature. Specifically, this is the one literature book Mason never diverted from: Pilgrim's Progress.
Jun 15, 2018 • 27min
Episode 129: Form I French Immersion Lesson
Charlotte Mason began foreign language study the first year of school and this podcast is a demonstration of two kinds of lessons in the First Form (first through third grade). Becca Buslovich steps in as the teacher in this immersion lesson, one who is not a native speaker or expert in French herself, to encourage parents who have little or no proficiency to equip themselves to teach their children in foreign language instruction.
Jun 1, 2018 • 22min
Episode 128: Form I Bible Immersion Lesson
This Charlotte Mason podcast is the first in our summer series of immersion lessons. Listen in while Emily teaches a Bible lesson and Liz and Nicole narrate in a simulated lesson, and afterward as they discuss some particulars relevant to Bible lessons for elementary children.
May 25, 2018 • 24min
Episode 127: Listener Q&A #27
This podcast episode addresses listener questions on applying the philosophy and method of Charlotte Mason. When do we teach typing? How to form good habits when disorder reigns? What to do with an only child? are today's discussion questions.
May 18, 2018 • 1h 3min
Episode 126: Charlotte Mason Fathers
This Charlotte Mason education podcast episode is a group interview with a most significant and influential person in a child's life: the fathers. Emily's husband, Jono Kiser, discusses with four dads concerning their understanding, involvement, and role in the education of their children.
May 11, 2018 • 35min
Episode 125: The Relevance of Charlotte Mason Math
Math is a worrisome subject for many Charlotte Mason educators. Wishing to stay true to Mason's guiding principles and up to date with current knowledge, many hesitate when choosing a curriculum. This is a candid conversation with Richele Baburina, who knows Mason's approach to mathematics, the fears modern educators face, and is knowledgeable about the latest scientific research regarding math education.
May 4, 2018 • 44min
Episode 124: Living Books Library
Charlotte Mason knew a child's education was secured once he entered into "living books," the heart of her educational method, and the wellspring of ideas to feed the minds of persons. This week's podcast episode is a candid conversation about what led Emily and Liz to begin Living Books Library. Enjoy the history and be inspired to build your own collection as they rhapsodize on their favorite subject, the books, and the children who love them.
Apr 27, 2018 • 23min
Episode 123: Listener Q&A #26
Charlotte Mason offered guidance on practical issues of all kinds and A Delectable Education's Q&A podcast episodes are our attempt to apply her wisdom to your own questions of understanding and practice. This week: dealing with the public library, when mother has special learning difficulties, and when a child should officially begin formal lessons are the particular questions addressed.
