Living Books, Literature, Parenting, Charlotte Mason MethodHow to Guide Older Children in Independent Leisure ReadingHow do you approach leisure reading when you don't have time to pre-read every book for your older child?Sonya ShaferApril 17, 2024
Charlotte Mason Method, Education IsIs Charlotte Mason Subdued and Tranquil?Is Charlotte Mason all sipping tea and sitting quietly? Karen and Sonya explain how we may have gotten a mistaken impression.Sonya ShaferApril 10, 2024
Charlotte Mason MethodTechnology and Charlotte Mason HomeschoolingSonya and Doug discuss what role, if any, technology can play in a Charlotte Mason homeschool.Sonya ShaferApril 3, 2024
Charlotte Mason Method, ParentingHow Dad Can Help with Charlotte Mason HomeschoolingHere are 10 ways that dads can get involved with Charlotte Mason homeschooling.Sonya ShaferMarch 27, 20241 Comment
Charlotte Mason Method, MathWhat Is Charlotte Mason Practical Geometry?The authors of Charlotte Mason Practical Geometry join Sonya to explain what practical geometry is and how it's perfect for an upper elementary student.Sonya ShaferMarch 20, 20243 Comments
Charlotte Mason Method, EncouragementOvercoming Cultural Objections to HomeschoolingAmber O'Neal Johnston shares how she had to overcome cultural objections to homeschooling, and why that matters to all of us homeschoolers.Sonya ShaferMarch 6, 20241 Comment
Homeschool Planning, Encouragement, Charlotte Mason MethodHow to Know If You’re Doing Too MuchHow can you tell if you are doing too much in your homeschool? Here are five things to check in on.Sonya ShaferFebruary 28, 2024
Charlotte Mason Method, Homeschool PlanningIs It Too Late to Start Homeschooling with the Charlotte Mason Method?It's not too late to start Charlotte Mason, but you may want to keep these five things in mind as you make the switch.Sonya ShaferFebruary 21, 2024
Charlotte Mason Method, Reading, Language ArtsDo You Need to Teach Your Child to Read Before 1st Grade?Do you need to teach your child to read before 1st Grade? The answer may surprise you!Sonya ShaferFebruary 14, 20241 Comment
Charlotte Mason Method, Education IsHow to Choose a Homeschooling StyleHere are three things to consider when you evaluate an approach to homeschooling.Sonya ShaferFebruary 7, 2024
Charlotte Mason Method, Science, High SchoolWhy Your Student Needs Science LabsHere are the benefits your student will miss if you skip the science labs in upper level science courses.Sonya ShaferJanuary 31, 20242 Comments
Charlotte Mason Method, Habits, Special NeedsCharlotte Mason Homeschooling with ADHDWith its emphasis on a habit of attention, does Charlotte Mason work for homeschooling with ADHD?Sonya ShaferJanuary 24, 20247 Comments
Charlotte Mason Method, Habits, ParentingWhy Reminding Your Child Doesn’t WorkReminding a child after you've told her what to do will set up a habit of waiting for you to remind her! Here's what to do instead.Sonya ShaferJanuary 17, 20245 Comments
Charlotte Mason Method, Habits, ParentingDon’t Repeat YourselfCharlotte Mason told us to read a lesson or give a directive only once. Is this unrealistic? Is it ever okay to repeat yourself?Sonya ShaferJanuary 10, 20242 Comments
Education Is, Charlotte Mason MethodEducation Is a Life NowIs education for the future, or does it benefit your child right now?Sonya ShaferJanuary 3, 2024
Charlotte Mason MethodFollowing Charlotte Mason’s Personal Schedule for 30 DaysRichele Baburina tried Charlotte Mason's personal schedule for 30 days. She and Sonya chat about what she learned from the experience.Sonya ShaferDecember 27, 20234 Comments
Charlotte Mason Method, Homeschool Planning, Seasonal Inspiration5 Tips for a Smooth Christmas BreakSonya shares five tips from Charlotte Mason that will help you make sure your Christmas break is a smooth one.Sonya ShaferDecember 20, 20231 Comment
Charlotte Mason Method, Seasonal Inspiration, ParentingIncluding Your Heritage During the HolidaysAmber O'Neal Johnston joins Sonya to talk about bringing your family's heritage to the holidays.Sonya ShaferDecember 13, 2023
Charlotte Mason Method, Seasonal Inspiration, ParentingCreating a Nourishing Holiday AtmosphereLaura Pitney joins Sonya to talk about how we can nourish our children's hearts during the holidays.Sonya ShaferDecember 6, 2023
Charlotte Mason Method, Art, High SchoolHow to Expand on Picture StudyRichele joins Sonya to share how older students can expand on picture study to go deeper into art appreciation.Sonya ShaferNovember 29, 20231 Comment