In Vital Harmony: Charlotte Mason and the Natural Laws of Education

By: Karen Glass

Narrated by: Donna-Jean A. Breckenridge

Charlotte Mason looked at the world and saw that it was governed by universal laws, such as the law of gravity. Then she wondered. What if there were similar laws that governed the way people learn? If we knew what those laws were, we’d be able to pursue education along the most promising lines.

She devoted her life to finding the key principles of education and then developing methods to make the most of them. The result is a comprehensive picture of living and learning that breathes life into education at every level - from babyhood to the adult years. It’s not a rote system, but a flexible set of ideas that keep education in focus.

These principles are for everyone concerned with teaching and learning. They are no more difficult to implement than the principle of gravity which allows you to walk, run, and even - when you know what you are doing - to soar.

©2019 Karen Glass (P)2020 Karen Glass

A thorough yet simple overview of CM philosophies

I've read numerous books about Charlotte Mason's ideas for education and, while many have provided excellent explanations of implementing her philosophies, none have provided such a thorough understanding of the why behind her philosophies. My only regret is that I waited so long to read this book. And now, having listened to the audio, I plan to buy a physical copy to mark up and highlight for future reference. I highly recommend In Vital Harmony to anyone interested in a Charlotte Mason education, no matter how pure or loosely implemented. It is an excellent resource!

Helpful Educational Philosophy & Methods for Homeschooling

Charlotte Mason’s educational philosophy and methods are wonderful resources for homeschooling! This is a helpful resource to summarize her great writings on educational practices. Highly recommend!

Charlotte Mason’s Principles Clearly Explained

I grew so much through this book. Karen has truly studied Miss Mason’s works. She clearly lays bare the explanation of Charlotte Mason’s 20 principles and explains them in plain and simple language. She explains their relationship and how to apply them in our lives and homes.

Helpful!

This was so inspiring for me to read and to learn in a modern application from charlotte mason. Thank you so much to the author for bringing her principles and research together in a digestible and understandable way that I am eager to apply now. Your work is very much appreciated by this reader!!

Great introduction to Charlotte Masons principles!

Helps explain and guide through the thoughts and principles of a Charlotte Mason education. Well written and very informative!