Secular Charlotte Mason

A friend posted this video to her Facebook which is how I came across it. I am including it here because, even though the activities may seem basic and simple to us adults, it is a perfect example of what kids do when they are given masterly inactivity time (ie. play time with minimal adult interference). Masterly inactivity is when children explore, practice and/or apply what they have learned previously but with NO adult interference or input. Masterly inactivity can be just your child by themselves or with their friends. According to Charlotte Mason, masterly inactivity is one of the prime gifts we can give our children and a major factor in a well-rounded happy childhood. Masterly inactivity was a major factor in my childhood and I spent much of mine exploring the woods, playing with the animals or sitting in trees. Unfortunately, much of  today's society seems to overlook the importance of masterly inactivity as it seems somewhat in opposition to our modern perceived need to keep our kids safe from the world outside our homes.