Catholic Education the Charlotte Mason Way
The Research
Understanding Your Child's Development
Children grow and change rapidly, especially in the first five years of their lives, with the most significant learning occurring in the initial three years, which is why it is important to ensure these years are for attachment, love, and habit learning, accompanied by good living books that are age appropriate.
As they establish their foundational knowledge, children continue to develop quickly, although the pace tends to slow down after the age of five. Their learning progresses as they form new connections between familiar concepts and new ideas.
People's attention spans range from a few minutes to about 1.5 hours. It is very important to keep lessons and activities short to ensure the most learning. Suggestions for each age are as follows:
Learning Framework
Having a learning framework will allow you to make smart decisions about the learning experience of your children. Knowing what to expect from each age group can help you and your child explore the different paths to learning whatever sparks their interest.
We were created in the image and likeness of God and have been brought to this world to enjoy His creation. It is because of His immense love that He gave us free will and an intellect to be able to exercise it. Let's choose to learn from His works, from His teachings, and about Him to help us lead our souls back to our Creator.
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