

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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Mar 17, 2023 • 40min
Episode 257: CM in Your Community: Learning in Community
What do it look like do use the Charlotte Mason Method with a group of students? Kelsi Rea joins the ADE ladies today to explain how she went about developing her Charlotte Mason school. Her enthusiasm is contagious and has led to her consulting with dozens of others with the desire to open schools, as well as co-ops. Charlotte Mason In Community Kelsi Rea's Website Emily's succinct description of Charlotte Mason's Method (to get you started coming up with yours) Heritage Christian Academy

Mar 3, 2023 • 53min
Episode 256: ADE Book Club--The Scent of Water
Charlotte Mason firmly believed that novels are our greatest teachers, hence why she included them as a major serving in the feast that nourishes our children's education. This episode was recorded live at the ADE At Home conference, February 3, 2023, with Nicole, Emily, and Liz leading a discussion with attendees who had read the book and come to contribute what they had been taught by Elizabeth Goudge's novel The Scent of Water. If you have read the book, you will revel in the myriad messages this book conveyed to us all, and if you have not, you will be inspired to read it. The Scent of Water, Elizabeth Goudge Awaken: Living Books Conference, July 21-22, 2023, Traverse City, MI

Feb 17, 2023 • 41min
Episode 255: CM in Your Community: Lessons
For this installment of our ongoing series, CM in Your Community, we are focusing on all the materials available for CM lessons! Mathematics was not a subject Charlotte Mason spoke about a lot, but it was essential, and she thought it beautiful. If you need help in leading your student through upper level math, today's Charlotte Mason in Community interview with Tabitha Wirges and Julie Ryle will prove to be a tremendous encouragement. Listen to two very experienced homeschool moms walk through the mountainous land of algebra and geometry and their contribution toward making this a less daunting task. For the Children's Sake, Susan Schaeffer Macaulay A Charlotte Mason Companion, Karen Andreola A Charlotte Mason Education, Catherine Levison Climbing Higher Math Living Literature Courses Bestowing the Brush Art Lessons Swedish Drill Teacher Help Beauty & Truth Math Sabbath Mood Homeschool Science Guides Grammar Lessons from Liz Cottrill Picture Study Portfolios Poetry Scansion Lessons Geography Map Questions for Form I, Form 2, Upper Forms ADE's Teacher Helps for Lessons

Feb 3, 2023 • 1h 19min
Episode 254: Charlotte Mason and Special Needs with Beth Corcoran of Flamingo Feathers
Charlotte Mason's method is relevant for every kind of child, which this week's episode verifies. Over two years ago, the ADE ladies were interviewed by Beth Corcoran on her Flamingo Feathers podcast, which focuses on education for children with special needs. Beth has graciously allowed us to post that episode for our listeners, of interest not only to parents with special needs children, but will especially inspire anyone by her introduction that describes how the ADE episode of 2020 has subsequently changed her family's life.

Jan 20, 2023 • 44min
Episode 253: Narration Beyond Lessons
Narration, attention, habits: Charlotte Mason knew they were natural to a child and work together. The ADE ladies welcome Annette Dionisio to the podcast, a mom who has diligently employed the art of narration in all areas of life with her children. Beyond the books, narration is key to our personhood and Annette has found it key to parenting. Enjoy this episode of "Voices from the Conference" as Annette presented two. lessons with her children and caught the attention of our 2022 attendees with her masterful use of a child's natural gift of narration.

Jan 6, 2023 • 28min
Episode 252: Family Read Alouds
Books are not just for school lessons, but as Charlotte Mason concurred, family read-aloud time is essential to the education of a child. Listen in as Emily, Nicole, and Liz reminisce about their own experiences and share an abundance of suggestions for how to make family reading part of your family culture.

Dec 16, 2022 • 32min
Episode 251: CM In Your Community: CM Products
Homeschooling with Charlotte Mason's method brings life, more life than we expect. Don't miss this episode from the Charlotte Mason in Our Community series if you wonder about habits, notebook organization, the purpose of handicrafts, service to others, creativity, time management, and productivity. Micah Pettes joins the ADE ladies to discuss the story of how her Charlotte Mason education inspired a family business that is blessing hundreds of other families.

Dec 2, 2022 • 53min
Episode 250: Charlotte Mason Through High School (Re-Release)
This is a re-release/update to our original Episode #80. Charlotte Mason developed her educational method for all students, but many feel that by high school they must get on to more serious preparation for college or career and abandon the course they have been on. The moms of A Delectable Education discuss the high school years, what studies are tackled, how to deal with college transcripts and applications and college entrance exams. Does Mason's curriculum prepare a child for the real world? Will they be able to succeed in a non-Charlotte Mason environment? What does high school look like if you follow a Mason approach to education?

Nov 18, 2022 • 1h 12min
Episode 249: Voices from the Conference: Cathy McKay
Homeschooling teenage boys has its own challenges. The ADE ladies welcome Cathy McKay in the Voices of the Conference series to share her wisdom and experience in raising teen boys. Attendees of the 2022 ADE at HOME Virtual Conference will be glad for more opportunity to learn from Cathy.

Nov 4, 2022 • 24min
Episode 248: Enjoying the {Virtual} Conference
A Delectable Education Charlotte Mason podcast seeks to inspire, encourage, and explain the Charlotte Mason method. During the midwinter ADE at Home {Virtual} Conference, all three take place in various presentations. On today's episode, hear how many different individuals participate in this conference either with friends, away from home, at home...and share some of their ideas for making the most of it.