Where Miss Mason and I Differ

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 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 went into 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 for extras like maps, charts, poems, and more. It helps the narration for the lesson 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 the a little more in their narrations. As they grow older, students should able to complete the narration along with the left-hand side with little to no help.

Where do you differ from Miss Mason?