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Classical (An Education in Wonder)

Rediscover the poetic mode of learning and the heart of a truly classical education (not Neo-classical). Rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, this category invites you to cultivate wonder, contemplation, and a love for what is True, Good, and Beautiful.

Education is not just the filling of the mind, but the awakening of the soul to wonder. Walk the path of a truly classical education and grounded in the rich tradition of the Church.

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Charlotte Mason | Classical (An Education in Wonder)

Charlotte Mason Picture Study as Formation in Wonder

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Charlotte Mason | Classical (An Education in Wonder) | Traditional Catholic Homeschool

How We Use Yoto in a Classical Charlotte Mason Homeschool

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Charlotte Mason | Classical (An Education in Wonder) | Traditional Catholic Homeschool

How We Are Combining The Children’s Tradition with The CMEC

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Catholic Motherhood | Charlotte Mason | Classical (An Education in Wonder) | Reader favorites | Traditional Catholic Homeschool

Simple Routine for a Well-Ordered Day (Rooted in Wonder & Faith)

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Charlotte Mason | Classical (An Education in Wonder)

The Foundations of Language Arts in a Classical Charlotte Mason Education

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Charlotte Mason | Classical (An Education in Wonder) | Reader favorites | Traditional Catholic Homeschool

My Review of The Children’s Tradition (beta year + updates)

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Charlotte Mason | Classical (An Education in Wonder) | Traditional Catholic Homeschool

Poetic Mode of Education vs. Charlotte Mason: Catholic Homeschool Guide

Painting of School girl doing homework by Albert Anker.
Charlotte Mason | Classical (An Education in Wonder) | Traditional Catholic Homeschool

Dictation: Spelling + Grammar in Classical Charlotte Mason Education

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Charlotte Mason | Classical (An Education in Wonder) | Traditional Catholic Homeschool

Copywork: Simple Transcription in a Classical Charlotte Mason Education

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Charlotte Mason | Classical (An Education in Wonder) | Traditional Catholic Homeschool

What is an Education in Wonder? A Guide to the Poetic Mode

painting of a little boy reading and writing while sitting.
Charlotte Mason | Classical (An Education in Wonder) | Traditional Catholic Homeschool

The Art of Narration in a Classical Charlotte Mason Education

painting by Thomas Cole.
Charlotte Mason | Classical (An Education in Wonder) | Traditional Catholic Homeschool

Fairytales, Fables, Legends, and Myths in a Catholic Education

Painting of little girl at the piano by Peter Ilsted.
Charlotte Mason | Classical (An Education in Wonder) | Traditional Catholic Homeschool

Musical Education in the Classical Homeschool

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Charlotte Mason | Classical (An Education in Wonder) | Mother Culture

Awakening a Sense of Wonder in the Mother Teacher

painting of people outdoors of a building with a flag that reads “Shakespeare”.
Charlotte Mason | Classical (An Education in Wonder) | Reader favorites | Traditional Catholic Homeschool

Shakespeare in our Classical Homeschool + Favorite Resources

painting by Thomas Cole, “The Vesper Hymn”.
Charlotte Mason | Classical (An Education in Wonder) | Reader favorites | Traditional Catholic Homeschool

An Education in Wonder + Changes to Our Homeschool

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Advent & Christmas | Charlotte Mason | Classical (An Education in Wonder) | Mother Culture

Advent & Christmas Read-Aloud Books + Mother Culture

Thomas Cole painting of "An Italian Autumn"
Charlotte Mason | Classical (An Education in Wonder) | Mother Culture | Motherhood

How I Make Time for Mother Culture (a Routine + Booklist)

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Charlotte Mason | Classical (An Education in Wonder) | Traditional Catholic Homeschool

2024-2025 Homeschool Curriculum (Traditional Catholic + Classical)

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Charlotte Mason | Classical (An Education in Wonder) | Mother Culture | Traditional Catholic Homeschool

Summer Scholé Plans

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Charlotte Mason | Classical (An Education in Wonder) | Reader favorites | Traditional Catholic Homeschool

Charlotte Mason: Trusting the Process

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Catholic Motherhood | Classical (An Education in Wonder) | Liturgical Living | Mother Culture | Reader favorites | Traditional Catholic Homeschool

The Impact of Classical & Catholic Literature on My Spiritual Life

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Classical (An Education in Wonder) | DIY | Mother Culture | Organization

How We Built Our Classical Home Library

“Thou hast made us for Thyself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in Thee.”

St. Augustine

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