The Early Years: A Charlotte Mason Preschool Handbook

by Sonya Shafer, Karen Smith

What should I be doing during the preschool years for homeschooling?

Mothers of preschoolers were asking the same question more than one hundred years ago. Charlotte Mason counseled them to give their children what is most important: “In this time of extraordinary pressure, educational and social, perhaps a mother’s first duty to her children is to secure for them a quiet growing time.”

Charlotte Mason’s timeless ideas have revolutionized today’s homeschooling. Instead of academic or social pressures, Charlotte encouraged mothers to give their little ones a full six years of developing good habits, getting acquainted with nature, exploring with the five senses, growing in their spiritual lives, and playing outdoors.

Here, gathered into one easy-to-read volume, are Charlotte’s timeless words to mothers of preschoolers, as well as modern examples, inspiring quotes, and practical tips.

Genres: Parenting, Education

Unknown Binding

About the author

Sonya Shafer is a popular homeschool speaker and writer, specializing in the Charlotte Mason Method. She has been on an adventure for more than 20 years studying, researching, practicing, and teaching Charlotte’s gentle and effective methods of education. Her passion for homeschooling her own four daughters grew into helping others and then into Simply Charlotte Mason, which publishes her many books and provides a place of practical encouragement to homeschoolers at https://simplycharlottemason.com/.

Reviews

[Patricia · Rating 1 out of 5]

A 1-star book for me is one that I gave up on. Sadly, I barely made it 2 chapters in this. This book is really just a collection of passages from Charlotte Mason's writings. I guess I didn't realize that when I ordered. I was expecting more ideas of ways to implement Miss Mason's teachings. Not really helpful to me.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great overview of the Charlotte Mason homeschooling method for preschoolers!