Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Rediscovery

Years ago, when I began to look into homeschooling I purchased a set of books called "The Original Homeschooling Series" by Charlotte Mason.  I read these rather meaty books, but I can honestly say I did not understand a lot of what was in them.  The ideas put forth by Charlotte Mason were intriguing.  I wanted to know more about her philosophy.  Sometime later  I found two companion books:  "For the Children's Sake" by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay and "A Charlotte Mason Companion" by Karen Andreola.  I am ashamed to say I never read these books.  They have been collecting dust on my bookshelves.  Until two days ago at least.  

I have rediscovered an idea that homeschooling can be fun for the child as well as the parent.  I am veraciously reading these books with a highlighter in hand and a notebook and pen nearby.  This is what I've been looking for!

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