The newest episode of A Delectable Education Podcast is available! Check it out by clicking this image, the link above for the podcast, or finding us through iTunes or your podcast app.
Growing up in a family of girls, the ways of boys were always a bit of a mystery for me. Since raising three of my own, I understand them more, but this is also in part thanks to Ralph Moody. Otherwise known as “Little Britches,” Ralph enlightened me considerably about a boy’s thirst for danger, especially if it involves… Read More Not Just for Boys
Tune in to listen to Emily, Liz, and Nicole discuss the Role of the Teacher in a Mason education. The episode and it’s show notes are available at www.adelectableeducation.com or in iTunes.
It’s here, like it or not. Most people love the fall–the crisp and invigorating air, the splashes of color, the return from summer laze to busy days. The best part of autumn for me is that I gave birth to three of my children during that season. Growing up in northern Michigan, I have an aversion to winter and… Read More Autumn
Hi everyone, it’s that time of year again–we have updated our Books for Sale pages! This happens only once a quarter (January, April, July, and October). While we sell books listed on the site all the time, we only add *NEW* offerings at these four times. This month is a particularly large update with wonderful… Read More *HUGE* Book Sale Update
From the first day we seriously considered opening a library, we have been aware that we were insufficient for such an undertaking. We were right, for it has only been the generosity and kindness of others that has made the opening and operation of the library possible. As we carry on in its tenth year, we can clearly see… Read More In Gratitude
We are so excited to announce that our new podcast is now available! A Delectable Education: Spreading the Feast of the Charlotte Mason Method can be found at www.adelectableeducation.com or in iTunes. We are releasing new episodes every Friday, so be sure to subscribe to the podcast at either of those locations. These first episodes… Read More The Podcast is Live!
Emily and I love talking about great ideas, and inevitably, those ideas become new adventures. Saying that one thing leads to another is a huge understatement, but here we go again with the next one. When we opened the library, we desired to share great books with other homeschoolers and doing that led to realizing that we needed… Read More An Invitation to Join the Conversation
Children ask questions constantly. What’s that machine doing, Mommy? Where are we going, Daddy? Why this? Why that? Why? Why? Why? Asking questions for children is as normal as breathing. The reason is simple: they want to know. Knowing is a child’s main focus in life. Charlotte Mason says the mind only seeks to answer the questions it asks… Read More Mysteries
I recently found my eleven year old son on his bed after his exhausting day of painting and yard work. “What are you up to?” I asked. “Reading.” Surprised, because reading is not usually his choice for relaxing, I curiously asked, “What book?” “The Kid Who Only Hit Homers.” Just in time I restrained myself from commenting.… Read More On the Rereading of Books