In Charlotte Mason schools lessons end for younger children at lunchtime, and they are raring to go the next morning. They are neither underfed or overfed educationally. Older children naturally can do more, but still they are not under stress. They have a broad, interesting “diet” for their minds in the mornings, with afternoons a contrast including play, picture study, acting, or nature walks. Charlotte Mason did not want homework given out either. Life itself is too important to crowd out with busywork.
