

A Delectable Education Charlotte Mason Podcast
Liz Cottrill, Emily Kiser and Nicole Williams
Through twice monthly conversations, three moms who have studied the Charlotte Mason method of education and put her ideas into practice in their homes join together to share with one another for the benefit of listeners by giving explanations of Mason's principles and examples of those principles put into practice out of their own teaching experience. These short discussions aim at providing information, support, and encouragement for others by unfolding the myriad aspects.
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Apr 3, 2026 • 21min
Episode 335: Language Part 2, English Grammar (Native)
When you hear that Charlotte Mason doesn't begin formal lessons in grammar until Form 2, do you think she's crazy? Or at least wonder why? A young Ms. Mason would've agreed with you, but after working with real children, she changed her mind. On today's podcast, we're discussing Grammar lessons in the Charlotte Mason method. Join us and find out more. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List ADE's Form 2 Grammar Lessons Guide by Mason (updated by Liz Cottrill) ADE's Grammar Lessons: A Short Grammar of the English Tongue by Meiklejohn (updated by Jessica Becker) ADE's Poetry Scansion Lessons by Jono Kiser Episode 237: Writing: Grammar and Composition ADE on YouTube

Mar 27, 2026 • 12min
Episode 334: Language Part 1, Introduction
Learning languages, both our own and other tongues, is a significant portion of a Charlotte Mason education. More time is given to their study than any other subject on Ms. Mason's timetables. In today's podcast, we look at the foundational principles of language acquisition to lay the groundwork for learning to speak and write in any language. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List Thirty Million Words by Dana Suskind The Language Instinct by Steven Pinker Episode 44: Language Acquisition ADE on YouTube

Mar 20, 2026 • 20min
Episode 333: Composition Part 6, Closing Thoughts
How do I help my older students develop their composition abilities if they've not been narrating from the beginning? How can I keep up with all the many narrations my children need to tell and write each day? How do I know that they're getting the facts right in their narrations? We're addressing these questions and more as we wrap up our Composition series on the podcast today. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List ADE Composition Planner ADE Exam Planner ADE Teacher Resource: A Point or Two of Correction and Critique ADE on YouTube

Mar 13, 2026 • 15min
Episode 332: Composition Part 5, Forms 5-6
Finally, in the highest forms, grades 10 through 12, Charlotte Mason allowed that students do need some definite instruction in Composition. We'll be sharing what this looks like on the podcast today. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List ADE Composition Planner ADE Teacher Resource: A Point or Two of Correction and Critique ADE on YouTube

Mar 6, 2026 • 19min
Episode 331: Composition Part 4, Forms 3-4
As our children move into middle and high school, we can ask them to write in various styles and genres. Join us on today's podcast to learn what we can do as teachers to support them in their composition lessons while not diminishing their unique voices. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List ADE Poetry Scansion Lessons ADE Poetry Scansion Additional Exercises ADE Composition Planner ADE Exam Planner ADE on YouTube

Feb 27, 2026 • 18min
Episode 330: Composition Part 3, Written Narration in Form 2
How do we help our children learn to write down their thoughts? What should we expect as our students transition from oral to written narration? Join us today on the podcast as we look at composition in Form 2, grades 4 through 6. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List Composition Planner ADE on YouTube

Feb 20, 2026 • 19min
Episode 329: Composition Part 2, Oral Narration in Form 1
Charlotte Mason called narration an art, something that is inherent in every person that needs not to be taught. But how can we help our child develop and hone their abilities to tell? We'll be discussing this in today's podcast as we look at composition in Form 1, grades 1 through 3. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List ADE on YouTube

Feb 13, 2026 • 18min
Episode 328: Composition Part 1, Introduction
Did you know Charlotte Mason believed that composition didn't need to be taught? In fact, she thought we would diminish children's natural gifts by too much instruction in this subject. Join us on today's podcast to learn more. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List Episode 8: Narration 2.0, the Act of Knowing Episode 9: Narration Q&A 2.0 Episode 159: Composition Instruction Episode 237: Writing Grammar and Composition ADE on YouTube

Feb 6, 2026 • 12min
Episode 327: Citizenship Part 5, Closing Thoughts
As we close our series on citizenship, we hope you'll join us on today's podcast for a discussion of practical questions we often hear. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List ADE on YouTube

Jan 30, 2026 • 15min
Episode 326: Citizenship Part 4, Forms 5-6
What do high school Citizenship lessons look like in the Charlotte Mason method? How do these lessons prepare children for the rest of their lives? On today's podcast, we're discussing these questions and more, so stay tuned. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List Ourselves by Charlotte Mason (Riverbend Press softcover or Amazon - Vol. 1 and Vol. 2) ADE on YouTube *Video for this particular episode was lost, so on YouTube it is an audio recording only. Thank you for understanding; we will be back on video next week!


