(b) Mathematics & (c) Physical developments, Handicrafts
Mathematics reveals truth to inevitable law. The fact that two plus two makes four and can never make five is a truth that cannot be changed. Charlotte says”it is a great thing to be brought into the presence of a law-of a whole system of laws, that exist without our concurrence.”
“Math is something we can perceive state and act upon but cannot alter.” This gives children a “sense of limitation which is wholesome for all of us.”
That being said, Charlotte felt that all subjects should be taught in proportion, one to another. In her day, if a child did not have natural aptitude for math, Higher education was not open to them. Charlotte felt, strongly, that math was necessary but should not have more importance placed on it than any other subject. She felt that math should be taught more from the teacher and less from a textbook. Math should be made a living subject. For ecample: studying Geometry by learning Euclid’s discoveries as he made them.
Charlotte didn’t include examples of teaching math in this section because she said the P.U.S. taught along the same lines and had the same standards as did any school.
(c) Physical development, Handicrafts
In this section Charlotte basically said there is no point in “detailing the teaching of games, dancing, physical exercise, needlework or other handicrafts”. If details were wanted she had a footnote to see the Parents’ Union School programs.
One of the definitions of the word art is "the creation of beautiful or significant things". Just like a master artist, the Lord Jesus creates beautiful and significant things in our lives when we give Him the time and space to work. I feel blessed to share what He is creating in my life with you.
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