Show overview
A Delectable Education Charlotte Mason Podcast has been publishing since 2015, and across the 11 years since has built a catalogue of 339 episodes. That works out to roughly 190 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence, with the show now in its 11th season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 24 min and 43 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 weeks ago, with 19 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2016, with 49 episodes published. Published by Nicole Williams.
From the publisher
Through twice monthly conversations, three moms who have studied the Charlotte Mason method of education and put her ideas into practice in their homes join together to share with one another for the benefit of listeners by giving explanations of Mason's principles and examples of those principles put into practice out of their own teaching experience. These short discussions aim at providing information, support, and encouragement for others by unfolding the myriad aspects.
Latest Episodes
View all 339 episodesEpisode 340: Season 11 Closing Ceremonies
Episode 339: Fine Arts Part 2, Music Appreciation
Episode 338: Fine Arts Part 1, Art Appreciation
Episode 337: Language Part 4, Latin
Episode 336: Language Part 3, Foreign Language
S11 Ep 335Episode 335: Language Part 2, English Grammar (Native)
When you hear that Charlotte Mason doesn't begin formal lessons in grammar until Form 2, do you think she's crazy? Or at least wonder why? A young Ms. Mason would've agreed with you, but after working with real children, she changed her mind. On today's podcast, we're discussing Grammar lessons in the Charlotte Mason method. Join us and find out more. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List ADE's Form 2 Grammar Lessons Guide by Mason (updated by Liz Cottrill) ADE's Grammar Lessons: A Short Grammar of the English Tongue by Meiklejohn (updated by Jessica Becker) ADE's Poetry Scansion Lessons by Jono Kiser Episode 237: Writing: Grammar and Composition ADE on YouTube
S11 Ep 334Episode 334: Language Part 1, Introduction
Learning languages, both our own and other tongues, is a significant portion of a Charlotte Mason education. More time is given to their study than any other subject on Ms. Mason's timetables. In today's podcast, we look at the foundational principles of language acquisition to lay the groundwork for learning to speak and write in any language. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List Thirty Million Words by Dana Suskind The Language Instinct by Steven Pinker Episode 44: Language Acquisition ADE on YouTube
S11 Ep 333Episode 333: Composition Part 6, Closing Thoughts
How do I help my older students develop their composition abilities if they've not been narrating from the beginning? How can I keep up with all the many narrations my children need to tell and write each day? How do I know that they're getting the facts right in their narrations? We're addressing these questions and more as we wrap up our Composition series on the podcast today. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List ADE Composition Planner ADE Exam Planner ADE Teacher Resource: A Point or Two of Correction and Critique ADE on YouTube
S11 Ep 332Episode 332: Composition Part 5, Forms 5-6
Finally, in the highest forms, grades 10 through 12, Charlotte Mason allowed that students do need some definite instruction in Composition. We'll be sharing what this looks like on the podcast today. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List ADE Composition Planner ADE Teacher Resource: A Point or Two of Correction and Critique ADE on YouTube
S11 Ep 331Episode 331: Composition Part 4, Forms 3-4
As our children move into middle and high school, we can ask them to write in various styles and genres. Join us on today's podcast to learn what we can do as teachers to support them in their composition lessons while not diminishing their unique voices. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List ADE Poetry Scansion Lessons ADE Poetry Scansion Additional Exercises ADE Composition Planner ADE Exam Planner ADE on YouTube
S11 Ep 330Episode 330: Composition Part 3, Written Narration in Form 2
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 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List Composition Planner ADE on YouTube
S11 Ep 329Episode 329: Composition Part 2, Oral Narration in Form 1
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 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List ADE on YouTube
S11 Ep 328Episode 328: Composition Part 1, Introduction
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 (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 ADE on YouTube
S11 Ep 327Episode 327: Citizenship Part 5, Closing Thoughts
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 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List ADE on YouTube
S11 Ep 326Episode 326: Citizenship Part 4, Forms 5-6
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 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List Ourselves by Charlotte Mason (Riverbend Press softcover or Amazon - Vol. 1 and Vol. 2) ADE on YouTube *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!
S11 Ep 325Episode 325: Citizenship Part 3, Forms 3 & 4
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 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List Plutarch's Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans, trans. by Thomas North* Anne White's Plutarch Project (Amazon or free on AmblesideOnline.com) Ourselves by Charlotte Mason (Riverbend Press softcover or Amazon - Vol. 1 and Vol. 2) Atlases (discussed in Episode 324): Ancient and Classical Geography* Rand McNally's Atlas of the Ancient World, ed. by RR Palmer* Muir's Historical Atlas of Ancient Medieval and Modern* Digital map resources at Grammaticus.co Episode 27: Plutarch Episode 178: Plutarch Immersion ADE on YouTube *for out of print - OOP - or difficult to find books, try BookFinder.com
S11 Ep 324Episode 324: Citizenship Part 2, Form 2
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 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List Stories from the History of Rome by Beesly Plutarch's Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans, trans. by Thomas North* Anne White's Plutarch Project (Amazon or free on AmblesideOnline.com) Atlases mentioned: Ancient and Classical Geography* Rand McNally's Atlas of the Ancient World, ed. by RR Palmer* Muir's Historical Atlas of Ancient Medieval and Modern* Digital map resources at Grammaticus.co Episode 27: Plutarch Episode 178: Plutarch Immersion ADE on YouTube *for out of print - OOP - or difficult to find books, try BookFinder.com
S11 Ep 323Episode 323: Citizenship Part 1, Introduction
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 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List Episode 27: Plutarch Episode 29: Citizenship - Everyday Morals & Economics ADE on YouTube
S11 Ep 322Episode 322: Voices from the Conference - Distinguished Difficulties by Cathy McKay
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 handout ADE on YouTube
S11 Ep 321Episode 321: Voices from the Conference - Reading the Volumes by Morgan Conner
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 reading schedule