Home education
Home Education, first published in 1886 and given here in its revised fifth edition of 1906, is the first book of the English educator Charlotte M. Mason, devoted to children under nine. Mason argues that children are persons to be respected, and urges parents to give them long hours out of doors, to train good habits of mind and conduct with patience, and to replace dry textbooks with what she calls living books, along with narration, nature study and short, attentive lessons. The final part turns to the will, the conscience and the religious life of the child. Her ideas still shape many homeschooling families today. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Home education
Home education by Charlotte M. Mason can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Home education online?
Yes. Home education opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Home education free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Home education is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Home education in the public domain?
Yes. Home education by Charlotte M. Mason is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Home education?
About 8 h 20 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Home education?
Home education by Charlotte M. Mason is filed under "Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
