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On this page you’ll find links to major book lists for using living books in your school or home school, as well as books about teaching with the Charlotte Mason philosophy and methods, and about Charlotte Mason herself.
Simply Charlotte Mason’s recommended living science books have been carefully chosen to be great living books that have good science content, minimal evolution, and minimal environmentalism. Please note that books were chosen for their content, not for their availability.
- Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White.
- Little House on the Prairie (Little House, #3) by Laura Ingalls Wilder.
- Black Beauty by Anna Sewell.
- Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard Atwater.
- Benefits of Reading Charlotte Mason Books
- Charlotte Mason Book Lists by Age Group
- Charlotte Mason Book Lists by Subject
- Tips For Creating Your Own Charlotte Mason Book List
- Wrapping Up Charlotte Mason Book Lists
In 1988, a teacher named Emily Bishop coined the popular metaphor of children’s books as “mirrors and windows,” meaning they should both reflect the reader’s own identity and create openings to show something different and new. Two years later, children’s literature researcher Rudine Sims Bishop added sliding glass doors to the mix, symbolizing the...
Charlotte Mason selected books that were well-written and compelling. This often meant classic literature and nonfiction texts were first-hand accounts that were narrative in nature when possible. Some well-worn tales that often find their way into Charlotte Mason lists include the following: 1. Little House on the Prairieby Laura Ingalls Wilder 2....
Since reading plays such a crucial role in a Charlotte Mason curriculum, you will likely want to find excellent living books related to the range of subjects that your learners study. For this reason, it may be helpful to search books by subject area or theme, rather than just by age. One of the best sources I’ve found for this type of search is a ...
Timeless classics are timeless for a reason, and exposure to well-known stories that serve as cultural reference points can be relevant throughout life. That being said, time marches forward and we don’t want to discount new texts and authors who share meaningful, relatable works for today’s readers. One of the best ways to incorporate more contemp...
Most curricula in the U.S. today, whether at home or in a school setting, include books. There’s no doubt that literacy skills are critical to our learners, and some would argue thatall reading is beneficial to that end. But if you are committed to a Charlotte Mason education, you’ll want to select the most poignant living books you can find. You c...
Ultimate List of Living Books for Elementary Grades. Plus-Free Printable! I’ve made it no secret that we enjoy the Charlotte Mason method of Education. If you want to learn more about this, I will be uploading a class for the Digital Homeschool Convention!
As far as we know, there is no easier way than the CM Organizer’s Bookfinder to search for living books by criteria, such as geographical location, historical dates, key words, school subjects, and grade levels. You can’t do that sort of thing at Amazon or on your local library website.
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