Real Learning

by Elizabeth Foss

This book exemplifies all that is good in schooling our children at home. When we step away from the brick-and-mortar institution, we open a door to what I call a "pure" education--one that is free of state mandates and test taking, one that puts the wonder back in learning, one that moves a child's heart and truly creates a lifelong learner. Elizabeth shows a way to nurture the learner in a home education lifestyle. 

She begins with an explanation of the basic tenets of the educational philosophy of Charlotte Mason: Education is Atmosphere, Education is Discipline, and Education is a Life. From these basic tenets, Elizabeth shows how she organizes language arts, math, history, science, and religion. She discusses sports, creativity, special needs children, burnout, and home organization. The last part of the books includes an "Around the Year Reading List."

You'll want to read this book year after year!