Bringing Charlotte Mason's Philosophy to Life Worldwide
Equipping educators, parents, and learners with timeless principles
New to Charlotte Mason?
More and more parents and educators are seeking a fresh approach to education—one that nurtures a child’s natural curiosity, fosters a love for learning, and respects them as whole persons. Charlotte Mason, a 19th-century educator, championed this vision, and today, her time-tested methods are being rediscovered in homeschools, co-ops, private schools, public schools, and beyond. Her philosophy is simple yet profound: give children living ideas, rich literature, time in nature, and the habits of a well-ordered life.
Discover how her simple yet powerful approach can bring learning to life.
Who Was Charlotte Mason?
Frederic Yates (1854–1919)
Charlotte Mason (1842–1923) was a British educator and reformer whose philosophy transformed education by recognizing children as whole persons, eager to learn and grow. She championed a broad, life-enriching curriculum filled with living books, nature study, and the fine arts, opposing rote memorization in favor of deep, meaningful learning. Through the Parents’ National Educational Union (PNEU) and her writings, Mason laid the foundation for a method that continues to inspire educators and parents today.
“Our crying need to-day is less for a better method of education than for an adequate conception of children,––children, merely as human beings.”
Read her full biography ⇒
Explore the Charlotte Mason Approach
Step by Step Guide
Learn how to create a Charlotte Mason homeschool plan including choosing books, structuring your day, nature study, and forming habits.
Resources & Tools
Explore free tools, curriculum recommendations, and resources to help you plan your journey.
Community
Find support and encouragement by joining or starting a local Charlotte Mason community.
philosophy in Action
See how Charlotte Mason’s principles come to life in real homeschools.”
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Testimonials
Education is more than the acquisition of knowledge. Families and educators who have embraced the Charlotte Mason method often describe it as transformative, bringing depth and joy to their homes and classrooms.
The testimonials at the link below come from families using AmblesideOnline, a well-established curriculum rooted in Charlotte Mason’s philosophy of education. Their stories reflect the real challenges and triumphs of this approach. We invite you to explore these firsthand accounts and see how a Charlotte Mason education can shape not just a child’s learning but an entire way of life.
Real-Life Success Stories ⇒
Further Reading
