Episode 328: Composition Part 1, Introduction
A Delectable Education Charlotte Mason Podcast
Release Date: 02/13/2026
Episode 330: Composition Part 3, Written Narration in Form 2
A Delectable Education Charlotte Mason Podcast
How do we help our children learn to write down their thoughts? What should we expect as our students transition from oral to written narration? Join us today on the podcast as we look at composition in Form 2, grades 4 through 6. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 () ( - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)
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Episode 329: Composition Part 2, Oral Narration in Form 1
A Delectable Education Charlotte Mason Podcast
Charlotte Mason called narration an art, something that is inherent in every person that needs not to be taught. But how can we help our child develop and hone their abilities to tell? We'll be discussing this in today's podcast as we look at composition in Form 1, grades 1 through 3. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 () ( - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)
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Episode 328: Composition Part 1, Introduction
A Delectable Education Charlotte Mason Podcast
Did you know Charlotte Mason believed that composition didn't need to be taught? In fact, she thought we would diminish children's natural gifts by too much instruction in this subject. Join us on today’s podcast to learn more. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 () ( - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) Narration 2.0, the Act of Knowing Narration Q&A 2.0 Composition Instruction Writing Grammar and Composition
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Episode 327: Citizenship Part 5, Closing Thoughts
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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Episode 326: Citizenship Part 4, Forms 5-6
A Delectable Education Charlotte Mason Podcast
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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Episode 325: Citizenship Part 3, Forms 3 & 4
A Delectable Education Charlotte Mason Podcast
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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Episode 324: Citizenship Part 2, Form 2
A Delectable Education Charlotte Mason Podcast
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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Episode 323: Citizenship Part 1, Introduction
A Delectable Education Charlotte Mason Podcast
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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Episode 322: Voices from the Conference - Distinguished Difficulties by Cathy McKay
A Delectable Education Charlotte Mason Podcast
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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Episode 321: Voices from the Conference - Reading the Volumes by Morgan Conner
A Delectable Education Charlotte Mason Podcast
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
info_outlineDid you know Charlotte Mason believed that composition didn't need to be taught? In fact, she thought we would diminish children's natural gifts by too much instruction in this subject. Join us on today’s podcast to learn more.
Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)
ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List
Episode 8: Narration 2.0, the Act of Knowing
Episode 9: Narration Q&A 2.0
Episode 159: Composition Instruction
Episode 237: Writing Grammar and Composition