Shame is not the same as embarrassment or humiliation. At its healthiest, shame is a moral signal.
Charlotte Mason’s philosophy reminds us that education is not one-sided; as students grow in knowledge and character, teachers are called to grow alongside them.
Spending time in great stories creates appreciation and hunger for things outside our world, expanding it. Stories make our world bigger.
Ambleside Schools International believes there is a more effective approach to the evaluation of students’ growth and knowledge than letter or number grades can achieve.
Ambleside Schools International’s mission statement calls for the renewal of Christian education. This renewal goes beyond merely teaching a Christian worldview—it reorients the entire process of teaching and learning to be deeply rooted in this worldview.
One of the first things you notice in an Ambleside classroom is its distinctive timeline spanning the top of the room. Pictures, names, dates — all linked together by a seamless cord.
After inspiring a child with an idea and building an alliance, then, establish a strategy for forming a new habit. Ask the child, “How can I help you?” Often they themselves will offer a great strategy.
Healthy habit formation occurs when a joyful adult comes alongside a child to help them learn a new habit. We can’t lay down a good habit if we are filled with anxiety, because then the child focuses on protecting themselves from us or making us happy.
Caring adults can intentionally cultivate habits in a relational way so that children grow in habits such as focused attention, neat and accurate work, asking questions, respecting others, working hard, and recovering from emotional distress.
