Books & Things (a NEW all-day seminar)

Books & Things Seminar
Saturday, November 7, 2009

First Presbyterian Church (map)
9929 Vaughn Road-Pike Road
Montgomery, Alabama 36064

Charlotte Mason taught that children can be most fitly educated on books and things. Join us for a refreshing day looking at this practical CM approach. You’ll learn how to simplify your home school while saving time and money.

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The Seminar

  • 8:30 am Doors Open

    Check in when you arrive to receive your free book of notes. Then get to know the other moms who are attending and visit the SCM book tables to browse our resources.

  • 9:00 – 10:00 Choosing Books

    Gain confidence in selecting good living books that will work for your family. Learn how to find the best books that will be a great investment in your child’s Charlotte Mason education.

  • 10:30 – 12:00 Using Books

    Discover how Charlotte said to use living books. What should the teacher do, and what should the student do? Get an idea of how many books to use by looking at Charlotte’s schedule. We’ll even talk about how many pages her students averaged per day.

  • 12:00 – 12:30 Get Connected

    Have some fun and meet CMers who share some of the same challenges that you do. Make a new friend or two and extend that friendship during the lunch hour.

  • 12:30 – 1:30 Lunch

    Enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant of your choice and, when you get back, take advantage of the discounts at our SCM book tables (with no shipping).

  • 1:30 – 2:30 Using Things

    See the things around you in a different light as you learn how they can be part of your child’s Charlotte Mason education. Charlotte specifically mentioned five types of things we should incorporate.

  • 3:00 – 4:00 Four Ways to Destroy Your Child’s Love for Knowledge

    Know for certain what can destroy your child’s natural love for learning and find out how to steer clear of those pitfalls with an education based on books and things.

Registration Details

Enjoy this full day of encouragement, practice, and learning for just $38.00. Online registration is now closed; however, you may register at the door on Saturday.