As Charlotte Mason developed her
approach to education, she used the best texts of knowledge and required
oral narration to develop attention, concentration, and understanding. Children
were given experiences like nature walks, observing/collecting wildlife,
visiting art museums and especially, reading real books with "living ideas".
"Living books" make a subject come alive, unlike textbooks which tend to be dry
and assume the reader can't think for himself. The living books approach
encourages a love of learning which should lead to self-education.
Once at Sunday School we were discussing the Word of God as "living and
powerful". It reminded me that the Bible is THE LIVING BOOK we should be using
with our children. The Bible has living ideas that are always applicable,
regardless of our situation or culture. As Hebrews 4:12 says,
For the word of
God is living and powerful and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even
to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner
of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
The Bible is the supreme living
book! I encourage you to use it as the basis for all your studies. It always has
the answer.
Kerry
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