• For the Children's Sake

  • Foundations of Education for Home and School
  • By: Susan Schaeffer Macaulay
  • Narrated by: Pamela Klein
  • Length: 6 hrs and 11 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (76 ratings)

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For the Children's Sake

By: Susan Schaeffer Macaulay
Narrated by: Pamela Klein
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Every parent and teacher wants to give his or her children the best education possible. They hope that the teaching they provide is a joyful adventure, a celebration of life, and preparation for living. But sadly, most education today falls short of this goal.

For the Children’s Sake imagines what education can be based on a Christian understanding of the meaning of life and what it means to be human—a child, a parent, a teacher. The central ideas have been proven over many years and in almost every kind of educational situation, including ideas that author Susan Schaeffer Macaulay and her husband, Ranald, have implemented in their own family and school experience. Includes a foreword by daughter and educator Fiona Fletcher.

©2022 Susan Schaeffer Macaulay (P)2022 Crossway

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amazing book and fantastic narration

this is a really good book, and I am happy to have stumbled upon it. the narration of this book is absolutely amazing, she does such a good job. there's another version read by a different woman and it is so robotic and awful.

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A guide for all who interact with children

As a parent, this way of raising up and enjoying children and life together is life giving. Wonderful how truth lived out gives life abundantly. The narrator is pleasant to listen to. Please read for the sake of all children and adults alike.

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Excellent book!

If you are considering homeschooling or just wanting to improve on your parenting skills, this is a very worthwhile read.

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Wonderful Book

One of the best homeschooling books out there. Would recommend even if you don’t homeschool but just have children or even just interact with kids.

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Great book for homeschooling

I am about to start homeschooling my middle school daughters and this book got me excited about the opportunities I get to have in helping them reclaim their joy in learning- not just to pass a test but for their whole life!

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Such an important read

I'm a previous 2nd grade teacher, now SAHM about to start homeschooling our oldest this fall. This book brings to life Charlotte Mason's principles as well as intriguing thoughts on being a parent. I absolutely recommend this book.

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Thank you!!!!

I really loved this book. I loved who read it. I am a huge fan of Charlotte Mason, but I've found the six volume set overwhelming as someone new to Charlotte Mason. this was such a beautiful introduction to Charlotte Mason: full of helpful tips, suggestions, practicality, and wisdom. I highly suggest this book to anyone new to Charlotte Mason or would just like to learn more about this amazing educator. Five stars!!!

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Great insights

Wonderful guidance especially for homeschooling parents. Very well rounded and adequate in explanations especially for new homeschooling parents. God bless you!

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Heartwarming and edifying!

This book is both heartwarming and edifying to my soul! Thankful to the most high for the values shared to us through it!

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Thought Provoking

I really enjoyed this book as it presented new ideas. I hope to read more on her topics.

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