I have never met any child who says they do not like stories. Of course there are some who jiggle and squiggle all through reading time, but whether they are hanging upside down on a couch, playing with Lego on the floor or sitting still next to you with a snack, every kid likes being read to.
Imagine an educational journey where the bulk of it is reading and discussion, time spent in nature, creating hands on projects and going on outings? Throw in a little Maths and writing daily and you’re good to go. Does this sound too simple?
Compared to 7 or 9 subjects that most boxed curricula offer, where your children could be sitting looking at textbooks for up to 5 hours a day, I suppose it would seem too simple to follow Charlotte Mason’s delightful way of learning.
How do you know if your children are struggling with study fatigue?
1. They are not excited about learning
2. They make excuses to get out of doing work
3. They exhibit “bad” attitudes when you ask them to do something
4. They see learning as a chore
5. You are always nagging them to get their work done.
If you find yourself facing any of these situations, may I encourage you to seriously consider a change in home education methodology and curriculum?
The end of the year is nearly here, it is time to assess what worked and what didn’t this year.
Be brave and chuck out the tedious boring textbooks and embrace the “very rich and glorious kingdom” of learning through literature.
