Where Miss Mason and I Differ
Dear Mama,
Following a method doesn’t mean we have to follow it exactly. I mean, that can actually be legalistic. So today I’m going to talk about where I differ from Miss Mason.
The main area where I differ from Miss Mason is in notebooking. When I was a teacher, I used to have my students complete a notebook assignment. The notebook style was called Interactive Notebooks. We had very specific entries that were recorded in the notebook.
When I started homeschooling, I noticed that Charlotte Mason homeschooling followed a method called “notebooking”. I loved how simple it was and wished I had known about this style when I was a teacher, rather than them taking notes as I lectured.
However, where I differ is adding the left-hand page to the notebook. The left-hand page is reserved for extras, such as maps, charts, poems, and more. It helps the lesson's narration have more depth.
These notebooks may not be what was in the Charlotte Mason homeschools, but I think they are a great addition to this world.
When the children are younger, I believe it’s okay to guide them a little more in their narrations. As they grow older, students should be able to complete the narration along with the left-hand side with little to no help.
Where do you differ from Miss Mason?
Warmly,
Mirley
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