When Children Love to Learn: A Practical Application of Charlotte Mason's Philosophy for Today

by Elaine Cooper

They're hallmarks of childhood. The endless "why" questions. The desire to touch and taste everything. The curiosity and the observations.

It can't be denied-children have an inherent desire to know. Teachers and parents can either encourage this natural inquisitiveness or squelch it. There is joy in the classroom when children learn-not to take a test, not to get a grade, not to compete with each other, and not to please their parents or...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1581342594
• ISBN13: 9781581342598
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: Crossway
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Intriguing teaching philosophy

This presents a teaching philosophy that I wish was practical in public schools. It would free teachers to actually be creative and not be held hostage to standardized testing and an information-cramming curriculum developed by elected Boards. This approach is great for home schoolers and private schools.

Must have for all parents when considering their child's education

This is a book that brings the Charlotte Mason philosophy into the 21st century - as well as making it easy to understand. We have used this book to compliment our work with homeschooling consultant Carole Joy Seid and make our homeschooling relaxed and a delight for our entire family.

Great for the classical school or homeschooler

This book is so practical. Throw all your worksheets out and enjoy this book and its ideas. I loved it!

Theory Meets Practice

This is a great book for those who are at least somewhat familiar with the educational philosophy of Charlotte Mason and want to see how it looks in the home or school classroom. For those not familiar with Mason, I recommend For the Children's Sake by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay (also a contributing author in this book.)