{"title":"Charlotte Mason \u0026 Homeschooling","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"an-essay-towards-a-philosophy-of-education-typog","title":"An Essay towards a Philosophy of Education","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eArrives to USA in 3-4 weeks\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the time-honored approach to education that inspired a generation of tutors and governesses, teachers, schoolmasters, and parents, with effects that still echo today.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Essay Towards a Philosophy of Education\u003c\/em\u003e by Charlotte M. Mason is a classic work that presents a comprehensive overview of her educational philosophy. Mason’s priority of a broad curriculum—intended to be filled with opportunities for children through nature walks, art study, and “living books” rather than dry textbooks—shows how she envisioned learning to be a delight throughout life, rather than mere rote memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in print and ebook, this volume is accessible to a new generation of families and educators who are seeking an approach to learning that is focused on the whole child. With acknowledgments to the Charlotte Mason Institute for the use of what we have added as Appendix A, \"Some Impressions of the Ambleside Method,\" and to Charlotte Mason Poetry and their transcription team for their assistance with the text of the \"Two Educational Ideals\" chapter. In addition, we have licensed two images from The Armitt Museum and Library in Ambleside, England.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charlotte Mason","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44337724326166,"sku":"9781950536450","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/5151\/7206\/products\/Masonbookshopify02-17.jpg?v=1678477123"},{"product_id":"home-education-hb","title":"Home Education (2025 hardcover, no jacket)","description":"\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrint books ship from the UK and arrive to the US\/Canada in 3-4 weeks, AU in 4-6 weeks. AU\/EU shoppers: check out the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/smidgenpress.com\/lulu\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLulu bookstore\u003c\/a\u003e for faster shipping (AU) and no duties (EU).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNew! Charlotte Mason series from Smidgen Press (2025)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.5x8.5 (medium book size)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12.5pt font, professionally typeset (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flipbooklets.com\/pdfflipbooklets\/home-education-vol-1\"\u003elook inside here\u003c\/a\u003e!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal page numbers kept as margin notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonus appendix from 3rd edition, with Mason's notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e524 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to our Kickstarter backers who are helping bring this series to life! Sewn bindings available as special orders only. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/forms.fillout.com\/t\/5qQa7kK8ztus\"\u003eFill out this form\u003c\/a\u003e to be notified of the next group order. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e___\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKids deserve better than worksheets and lectures—and Charlotte Mason knew it. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver a century ago, Charlotte Mason figured out what modern research is only now confirming: kids don't learn best sitting at desks with worksheets. They thrive outdoors, through captivating stories, and by building solid habits that stick. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eHome Education\u003c\/em\u003e, Mason lays out a practical, refreshingly human approach to raising thoughtful, curious learners instead of passive students who simply memorize and forget. Whether you're a homeschooling parent looking for a literature-based curriculum that actually works, an educator exploring nature-immersive learning, or someone curious about educational philosophy beyond the lecture hall, this unabridged Smidgen Press edition brings Mason's timeless wisdom straight to you. Discover how to cultivate genuine love of learning, foster meaningful character development, and help your children become the active, engaged thinkers they were meant to be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charlotte Mason","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50782077681942,"sku":"9601501000240","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/5151\/7206\/files\/SeriesVol1HomeEd.jpg?v=1764403986"},{"product_id":"philosophy-of-education-hb-no-dj","title":"Philosophy of Education | typography hardcover (no jacket)","description":"\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrint books ship from the UK and arrive to the US\/Canada in 3-4 weeks, AU in 4-6 weeks. AU\/EU shoppers: check out the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/smidgenpress.com\/lulu\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLulu bookstore\u003c\/a\u003e for faster shipping (AU) and no duties (EU).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNew! Charlotte Mason series from Smidgen Press (2025)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.5x8.5 (medium book size)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12.5pt font, professionally typeset (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flipbooklets.com\/pdfflipbooklets\/home-education-vol-1\"\u003elook inside Vol. 1 here\u003c\/a\u003e!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal page numbers kept as margin notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e504 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to our Kickstarter backers who are helping bring this series to life! Sewn bindings available as special orders only. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/forms.fillout.com\/t\/5qQa7kK8ztus\"\u003eFill out this form\u003c\/a\u003e to be notified of the next group order. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e___\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis isn't your basic how-to guide. It's the thinking behind the thinking. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the philosophical foundation behind one of education's most influential thinkers. In A Philosophy of Education, Charlotte M. Mason presents her 20 Principles and explores the \"why\" behind education: respecting children as persons, forming living relations with ideas, and cultivating self-directed learners. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Smidgen Press edition features a larger font with original page numbers preserved as margin notes, making Mason's most demanding volume genuinely readable. Perfect for homeschoolers, educational researchers, and anyone seeking fresh ideas for helping children love to learn. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charlotte Mason","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50782220714262,"sku":"9601501000257","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/5151\/7206\/files\/SeriesVol6PhilEd.jpg?v=1764414930"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.smidgenpress.com\/collections\/charlotte-mason-homeschooling.oembed","provider":"Smidgen Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}