A wealth of insight, practical advice, and narratives, all of which are designed to illustrate how the ideas of Charlotte Mason – famed turn-of-the-century educator – actually work in real life and education. With warmth and humor, Karen Andreola weaves together her own stories of the joys and struggles of educating her children, seeking to use Charlotte Mason’s high ideals and principles.

This resourceful book will assist you to recognize a “living book”; use narration; teach reading, spelling and composition; appreciate great art, poetry, and classical music; establish helpful habits; create a loving and learning home atmosphere, and more.