I think it's important to pause during reading and check for comprehension. Kids will start to tune you out. Asking questions like, "What does that sound like?", "When have we seen or heard that?", "How would you feel if that happened?", "What would you do if that happened?" makes the story more personal and applies it to real-world problem solving. And it invites the child to speak their own thoughts just the same.
Yes, I would agree that Charlotte Mason would also want children to speak their own thoughts. But she said they do that best without the interference from the teacher. She says children should be left to make their own connections, and what they find most important about the passage might be different from what we do. With younger children, I will stop and ask them to retell me in their own words what the passage is about more often, rather than waiting until the very end, but I don’t try to force connections or a deeper understanding. This comes with time. If we all thought the same way (which happens when someone directs and shapes our ideas) how would we ever continue being innovative?
I love you and your comments so much! Thank you so much for all of this. I have been doing Charlotte Mason homeschooling for a few years now and, as my child gets older, I do feel like so much of what you shared is applicable. I find myself wanting a little more structure and wanting to take elements of a classical education to help give him some tools to help put some structure to so much of the beauty behind the Charlotte Mason ideals. These videos have just been so well done and thoughtful, I feel like it has been a wonderful use of my time (as opposed to many other RUclips videos out there that waste our time). Thank you for being organized and educated in your videos. Keep making them. I'm subscribing now.
At a homeschool convention I listened to Janice Campbell talking about literature and writing. She described CM and classical as "sisters who hold hands." I thought that was a beautiful description!
I know this is an older video, but I wanted to extend my thanks for posting it; I am currently reviewing various curriculums and approaches to education in preparation for providing a home education to my new granddaughter and your video provided a way to blend the two theories I am drawn to.
Yes her methods are very fascinating! I wish I would have looked into them sooner. Thank you friend! I hope to come out with another video on this soon!
Other then subjects like math & language arts (reading, writing and grammar for older students) most of the subjects can be done together: like history, geography, literature and science. I have done that in the past. Most of the time, I’ll choose books at my oldest’s level. A lesson would involve reading aloud as a family, and having each child narrate back (orally or written) what they learned. I find that all the students will take something away from it. Focusing on the older kids reading level ensures you’re not holding them back, but the younger kids will still gain from the reading and it pushes them along to learn with their older siblings.
I think it's important to pause during reading and check for comprehension. Kids will start to tune you out. Asking questions like, "What does that sound like?", "When have we seen or heard that?", "How would you feel if that happened?", "What would you do if that happened?" makes the story more personal and applies it to real-world problem solving. And it invites the child to speak their own thoughts just the same.
Yes, I would agree that Charlotte Mason would also want children to speak their own thoughts. But she said they do that best without the interference from the teacher. She says children should be left to make their own connections, and what they find most important about the passage might be different from what we do. With younger children, I will stop and ask them to retell me in their own words what the passage is about more often, rather than waiting until the very end, but I don’t try to force connections or a deeper understanding. This comes with time. If we all thought the same way (which happens when someone directs and shapes our ideas) how would we ever continue being innovative?
I love you and your comments so much! Thank you so much for all of this. I have been doing Charlotte Mason homeschooling for a few years now and, as my child gets older, I do feel like so much of what you shared is applicable. I find myself wanting a little more structure and wanting to take elements of a classical education to help give him some tools to help put some structure to so much of the beauty behind the Charlotte Mason ideals. These videos have just been so well done and thoughtful, I feel like it has been a wonderful use of my time (as opposed to many other RUclips videos out there that waste our time). Thank you for being organized and educated in your videos. Keep making them. I'm subscribing now.
Thank you for your encouraging words! I’m so glad you find the videos helpful!
Totally agree!
At a homeschool convention I listened to Janice Campbell talking about literature and writing. She described CM and classical as "sisters who hold hands." I thought that was a beautiful description!
Yes that is! And I think that is so true! Thanks for sharing that! 😊
I know this is an older video, but I wanted to extend my thanks for posting it; I am currently reviewing various curriculums and approaches to education in preparation for providing a home education to my new granddaughter and your video provided a way to blend the two theories I am drawn to.
I’m so glad you found it helpful!
I am still new to learning about Charlotte Mason methods - this was very interesting. Look forward to hearing part 2.
Yes her methods are very fascinating! I wish I would have looked into them sooner. Thank you friend! I hope to come out with another video on this soon!
Fellow Canadian (Okanagan) and newer CM mama. Loving your content✨
Thank you! And so nice to meet a fellow Canadian and CM lover!
How do you this approach with a large family?
Other then subjects like math & language arts (reading, writing and grammar for older students) most of the subjects can be done together: like history, geography, literature and science. I have done that in the past. Most of the time, I’ll choose books at my oldest’s level. A lesson would involve reading aloud as a family, and having each child narrate back (orally or written) what they learned. I find that all the students will take something away from it. Focusing on the older kids reading level ensures you’re not holding them back, but the younger kids will still gain from the reading and it pushes them along to learn with their older siblings.