“Let’s start at the very beginning.” Great idea—let’s do that. In this section you’ll find The Basics to help you with homeschooling, the Charlotte Mason method, parenting, and more.
- A quick overview of the Charlotte Mason method.
- Lots of great information about homeschooling, the Charlotte Mason method, and Simply Charlotte Mason, to help you get started on the right foot.
- A peek at the two families behind Simply Charlotte Mason.
- Some parenting tips on our sister site, Intentional Parents.
- Frequently Asked Questions along with their answers.
For more help with the basics, visit our SCM Community Forum. There are a lot of great CMers on the Forum who have shared their experiences and counsel. And if you would like to post a question, they’ll be happy to encourage you along.
You can also sign up at the bottom of this page to receive SCM e-mails about once a week. You will get helpful Charlotte Mason-style homeschooling tips, plus updates about new features and resources on Simply Charlotte Mason.




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