Episodios

  • Episode 330: Composition Part 3, Written Narration in Form 2
    Feb 27 2026

    How do we help our children learn to write down their thoughts? What should we expect as our students transition from oral to written narration? Join us today on the podcast as we look at composition in Form 2, grades 4 through 6.

    Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)

    ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List

    Composition Planner

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    18 m
  • Episode 329: Composition Part 2, Oral Narration in Form 1
    Feb 20 2026

    Charlotte Mason called narration an art, something that is inherent in every person that needs not to be taught. But how can we help our child develop and hone their abilities to tell? We'll be discussing this in today's podcast as we look at composition in Form 1, grades 1 through 3.

    Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)

    ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List

    ADE on YouTube

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    19 m
  • Episode 328: Composition Part 1, Introduction
    Feb 13 2026

    Did you know Charlotte Mason believed that composition didn't need to be taught? In fact, she thought we would diminish children's natural gifts by too much instruction in this subject. Join us on today's podcast to learn more.

    Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)

    ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List

    Episode 8: Narration 2.0, the Act of Knowing

    Episode 9: Narration Q&A 2.0

    Episode 159: Composition Instruction

    Episode 237: Writing Grammar and Composition

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    18 m
  • Episode 327: Citizenship Part 5, Closing Thoughts
    Feb 6 2026

    As we close our series on citizenship, we hope you'll join us on today's podcast for a discussion of practical questions we often hear.

    Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)

    ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List

    ADE on YouTube

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    12 m
  • Episode 326: Citizenship Part 4, Forms 5-6
    Jan 30 2026

    What do high school Citizenship lessons look like in the Charlotte Mason method? How do these lessons prepare children for the rest of their lives? On today's podcast, we're discussing these questions and more, so stay tuned.

    Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)

    ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List

    Ourselves by Charlotte Mason (Riverbend Press softcover or Amazon - Vol. 1 and Vol. 2)

    ADE on YouTube
    *Video for this particular episode was lost, so on YouTube it is an audio recording only. Thank you for understanding; we will be back on video next week!

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    15 m
  • Episode 325: Citizenship Part 3, Forms 3 & 4
    Jan 23 2026

    Is Plutarch all there is to Citizenship? Not at all. Middle school students in Forms 3-4 take up the definite study of their local, state, and national government, as well as turn their attention upon themselves to learn how they are capable of engaging the world and their neighbors. Tune in to the podcast today to hear more.

    Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)

    ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List

    Plutarch's Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans, trans. by Thomas North*

    Anne White's Plutarch Project (Amazon or free on AmblesideOnline.com)

    Ourselves by Charlotte Mason (Riverbend Press softcover or Amazon - Vol. 1 and Vol. 2)

    Atlases (discussed in Episode 324):

    • Ancient and Classical Geography*
    • Rand McNally's Atlas of the Ancient World, ed. by RR Palmer*
    • Muir's Historical Atlas of Ancient Medieval and Modern*
    • Digital map resources at Grammaticus.co

    Episode 27: Plutarch

    Episode 178: Plutarch Immersion

    ADE on YouTube

    *for out of print - OOP - or difficult to find books, try BookFinder.com

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    19 m
  • Episode 324: Citizenship Part 2, Form 2
    Jan 16 2026

    What in the world is a Plutarch lesson, and why is Plutarch an important part of a Charlotte Mason curriculum? Join us in today's podcast episode to learn about upper elementary Citizenship lessons and learn why this ancient biographer plays a crucial role.

    Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)

    ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List

    Stories from the History of Rome by Beesly

    Plutarch's Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans, trans. by Thomas North*

    Anne White's Plutarch Project (Amazon or free on AmblesideOnline.com)

    Atlases mentioned:

    • Ancient and Classical Geography*
    • Rand McNally's Atlas of the Ancient World, ed. by RR Palmer*
    • Muir's Historical Atlas of Ancient Medieval and Modern*
    • Digital map resources at Grammaticus.co

    Episode 27: Plutarch

    Episode 178: Plutarch Immersion

    ADE on YouTube

    *for out of print - OOP - or difficult to find books, try BookFinder.com

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    21 m
  • Episode 323: Citizenship Part 1, Introduction
    Jan 9 2026

    The study of Plutarch's lives is a distinctive part of a Charlotte Mason curriculum. But why did she insist on reading these verbose biographies of ancient Greek and Roman leaders? In today's podcast we'll discuss the principles of the subject of Citizenship and learn why Plutarch is relevant for today's students.

    Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)

    ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List

    Episode 27: Plutarch

    Episode 29: Citizenship - Everyday Morals & Economics

    ADE on YouTube

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    16 m