#377 What Are Living Books? (And Why I Love Them)
About this episode
In this episode, Meg Thomas explains the concept of living books and their significance in education, particularly through the lens of Charlotte Mason's philosophy.
Have you ever wondered what homeschoolers mean when they talk about "living books"? In this episode, I'll explain what living books are, why Charlotte Mason believed they were so important, and how they've completely changed the way I think about education. I'll also share some of my favorite historical fiction and nonfiction living books to help you get started and hopefully inspire your own love of history and lifelong learning.
People in this episode
Host: Meg Thomas
Topics covered
- living books
- Charlotte Mason
- homeschooling
- education
- historical fiction
- nonfiction
Keywords
- living books
- Charlotte Mason
- homeschool
- education
- historical fiction
- nonfiction
- lifelong learning
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