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" I appreciate this perspective on educating children. It allows me to breathe a little more freely as I homeschool. "
- Lindsey, 3/28/2020
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" great perspective on educating children (home or in school) - language is a bit difficult "
- Katie, 2/20/2014
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" My favorite education/homeschooling book ever. It started me on a perpetual quest to learn about and incorporate Charlotte Mason's educational philosophy. "
- Amy, 2/17/2014
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" This book tipped me over the edge and convinced me that homeschooling is going to be great for our children for educational reasons (not solely spiritual/moral ones). It was a great introduction to Charlotte Mason's philosophy written by (and for) mothers. "
- Alisa, 2/16/2014
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" I read this book when Zac was a baby. It is really a book about philosophy of education and thought it was foundational for us as a family and how we have approached education with our kids. "
- Robi, 2/11/2014
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" Less practical, how-to-structure-your-day, than Karen Andreola's book, but much better written. Macaulay has a much deeper understanding of philosophy, history, and education, so this is a superior read if you want to understand the Charlotte Mason method. But that said, it is very readable. "
- Marni, 2/9/2014
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" This book convinced me to homeschool my children. It was my first introduction to Charlotte Mason and her philosophy too but it was the overall feel of the book that drew me to homeschooling. I wanted my kids to love learning. "
- Kari, 2/4/2014
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" Marvelous! I believe every single homeschooling parent would benefit from reading this. What a beautiful picture of relaxed, joyful absorption in the fascination of learning. A delightful mindset. "
- Vicki, 1/14/2014
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" This is the book which has had the biggest impact on my parenting and pedagogical philosophy. "
- Maryalice, 12/31/2013
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" Tough read but full of good wisdom. wish it came in some easy read formula though! "
- Sharon, 11/30/2013
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" Love this book!. Recommended for parents, those thinking about homeschooling or even just wanting a fuller view of Charlotte Mason's ideas. It's a refreshing book that breathes life into the ideas on how to "educate" our children. "
- Redlanternlady, 9/2/2013
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" This is very Charlotte Mason in approach, but it inspired me in a beautiful way. I just have to recommend it even though we approach from a more rigorous classical position. "
- Michelle, 8/26/2013
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" Loved this one. Pretty quick read. Love the idea of not watering down things for our kids but letting them experience the richness of art, literature, music, etc. "
- Mandy, 5/17/2013
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" This book helped me become more excited about home schooling. "
- Marie, 5/14/2013
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" Love the Charlotte Mason approach. We're using a classical approach in our family and this book is an excellent resource for homeschooling moms! It also happens to be a heartwarming read. "
- Erica, 12/1/2012
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" This book was helpful to me in better understanding Charlotte Mason's methods, but it was very religious. Too "preachy" for me to give it another star. "
- Nicole, 11/23/2011
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" I used this book as a reference as a Christian school teacher. Susan Schaeffer Macaulay has good insights that I was able to transfer to the classroom. "
- Janice, 11/13/2011
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" This is an excellent book on figuring out what an education should entail for children. It's easy to read and full of suggestions that you can use immediately. The advice will apply easily to all educational settings, be it homeschooling, public, private. "
- Tishia, 7/21/2011
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" This is a book I read EVERY year! "
- SailingByAshBreeze, 3/19/2010
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" What a refreshing view of children. This is a great book for anyone raising kids, no matter if they're going to public, private, or home schools, regardless of their religion. "
- Kristyn, 3/9/2009
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" A wonderful read for anyone with children.Alternate perspective to what the restrictve public school system does to teach our children...very inspiring, for me, a new homeschooler. "
- Deitra, 9/25/2008
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" As I consider homeschool, I have found this book very helpful in thinking through the Charlotte Mason concept of education (both for home and public/private school) "
- Chrismcginn, 12/6/2006
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" I love this book and read it every year or so to ground me as a homeschool Mom. It reminds me what is important. "
- Kimberly, 10/15/2006
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