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Those who follow the Charlotte Mason method, are like to be followers of traditions as old as Charlotte herself... at least!
One such favoured method, is the timely one of TEA-TIME. Tea-time, according to tradition, occurs at about three or four O'Clock in the afternoon. It is a time of refreshment and rest, and a time of culture to those who use the time wisely.
There are numerous articles on the web about tea-time and homeschooling.
Teatime offers a unique opening for the teaching of manners, for the reading of a family book and for a quiet time of reflection. Well, not necessarily quiet!
Favourite teatime activities include studying paintings, listening to poetry, reading a chapter book, discussing the day with Mum, listening to a selection of good music and eating baked goodies.
Teatime is an opening to the past that we can use in our everyday lives to broaden the cultural horizons of our children, letting them peak into the traditions of the past while learning lessons to take into their future.
2 comments:
We love tea over here! I've thought about sharing, on my blog, some about our teatime. Thanks for the encouragement!
Good thoughts. I like especially the comment about girls and boys learning how to cook. My mother was a home ec teacher. She took the time to explain things about the home and kitchen to us. Those are very necessary tools of life.
Thank you for sharing. - Greg
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