Many of you have heard the name Charlotte Mason in your encounters with homeschooling. But, there are the few who do not know who she is or why her teaching methods are making such an impact in the teaching community. I would like to give you a little background on this woman and an insight into her methods. While I use parts of her methods, I am not a CM only gal. Ambleside, England, is where Charlotte Mason lived and operated her teacher's college between 1885 and 1923.
CM is a literature-based approach to education.
That means that they use few, if any, textbooks or workbooks. Instead, the children read literature chosen to cover the material as much as possible. Quality is more important than quantity. Give your children living Ideas, encounters with great minds, and they will never forget them. Copywork is key to all studies, beginning at age 6 and continuing through High School.