The whole concept of Charlotte Mason is that children should do their best the first time around. This is my modernized paraphrase!
Perhaps you might not fall in this category, but usually with math worksheets, with an incorrect answer, my children had to re-do the sum. You know, corrections. (By the way, my school work comprised a huge portion of this unlisted subject.) Catherine Levison in her book, A Charlotte Mason Education, says, “Let them learn from experience that math is exact by having them see wrong is wrong. Let their wrong answer remain wrong….Charlotte wants them to try to get the next one right, to have hope.”
When this was put into practice, both students burst into tears. The next day, careful attention was paid and their work was (surprisingly) neater and the errors were very few. When corrections were once more not permitted, tears ensued again but sweet smiles and gentle reminders will hopefully produce “rapid, careful execution” for our next math lesson.
Thank you Charlotte, via Catherine!
About Probhita
Quite ordinary, really.
Where I do consider myself extraordinary is in that I have been tremendously blessed with the sweetest family and the best of friends. It is nothing short of the richest luxury to be loved as I am!
Being challenged to think and break away from status quo is a personal priority. I believe that the Creator of the universe has a plan for my life and random chance is not the way of my existence. I believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. I deeply uphold tolerance - I may not concede to a thought being right - but will always respect its view.
The privilege of having the best parents in the world and growing with caring sisters in a rather unique setting is an aspect closely cherished. My youngest sister, despite being oceans away, always remains my closest friend and my biggest encourager!
I have a wonderful husband who loves me and two gorgeous children. I presently live in India. This blog is the embarking of a journey with Charlotte Mason's philosophy of education as I continue to homeschool my children. I hope their childhood will be as fulfilling and memorable, if not, more, than mine.
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Hope it helps. Do let me know how it goes!
hmm… that method sound interesting, I will try it with my children for sure.. Thanks for sharing it with us..