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“Education is a life; that life is sustained on ideas; ideas are of spiritual origin, and that we get them chiefly as we convey them to one another. The duty of parents is to sustain a child's inner life with ideas as they sustain his body with food.”

Quote by Charlotte Mason

Work

The Original Home School Series

The Original Home School Series is a collection of educational materials that cater to the needs of families engaging in home-based education. The series includes a variety of subjects and activities, aiming to provide a structured and engaging learning experience for children of different ages. The books are typically structured to be interactive, with activities and exercises that encourage parental involvement and facilitate a personalized learning process. more

Author

Charlotte Mason
Charlotte Mason

Charlotte Mason was an English educator born on January 1, 1842, and died on January 16, 1923. She is known for her unique educational philosophy, emphasizing student autonomy, moral education, and the importance of the natural environment. more

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