Episode 312: History Part 3, Forms 2-3
A Delectable Education Charlotte Mason Podcast
Release Date: 10/10/2025
A Delectable Education Charlotte Mason Podcast
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 () ( - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)
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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 () ( - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) Ourselves by Charlotte Mason ( or Amazon - and ) *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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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 () ( - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) Plutarch's Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans, trans. by Thomas North* Anne White's Plutarch Project ( or free on ) Ourselves by Charlotte Mason ( or Amazon - and ) Atlases (discussed in...
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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 () ( - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) by Beesly Plutarch's Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans, trans. by Thomas North* Anne White's Plutarch Project ( or free on ) Atlases mentioned: Ancient and Classical Geography* Rand McNally's Atlas of the Ancient World, ed. by RR Palmer* Muir's...
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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 () ( - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)
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Today’s podcast episode is part of our occasional series, Voices from the Conference. We use these episodes to highlight one of the speakers or ideas that came out of last year’s conference. Today Cathy McKay will be sharing her plenary talk “Distinguished Difficulties” with us. Enjoy! Distinguished Difficulties plenary
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Today’s podcast episode is part of our occasional series, Voices from the Conference. We will be sharing with you Morgan Conner’s talk from this past year's ADE @ Home Virtual Conference on reading Charlotte Mason’s volumes. Enjoy! Charlotte Mason volumes
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How can I get my kids to read these types of books if they've not been Charlotte Mason educated from the beginning? Where can I combine my children to make our schedule better? How do I know that they are getting anything out of their reading? In today's podcast we are addressing these questions and more as we wrap up our literature series. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 () ( - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)
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Today, we are talking about the highest level of Charlotte Mason Literature lessons in high school. How do they differ from earlier levels? What sorts of books are assigned? Stay tuned to learn more. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 () ( - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)
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If you've been following along, you might be thinking, what more can we add to literature lessons during middle and high school? Well, join us today to take a look at grades seven through nine literature lessons in the Charlotte Mason curriculum. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 () ( - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) by HE Marshall by Thomas Bullfinch Shakespeare ( and Editions)
info_outlineHow do the history streams work? How do I choose which country's history to add as my neighbor's stream? Why can't I study whichever ancient history I want this year? In today's podcast, we're going to be diving into these questions and more as we look at Charlotte Mason history lessons in upper elementary and middle school.

Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)
ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List
Gerald Johnson's A History for Peter series:
Our Island Story by HE Marshall
The Story of Britain by Patrick Dillon
Dorothy Mills' Ancient History series:
- Book of the Ancient World
- Book of the Ancient Greeks
- Book of the Ancient Romans
- Book of the Middle Ages
Wall Timeline at Riverbend Press
Book of Centuries at Riverbend Press
Century Charts at Riverbend Press (includes free download option)
Calendar of Events (monthly planner at Juniper Grover)
Episode 112: Notebooks and Paperwork, Part 2
(includes notes on History Tools and keeping track of the chronology rotation)