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Tips for Starting Charlotte Mason Homeschool from Scratch
You're planning to use Charlotte Mason right from the start—that's great! Here are some tips to help you make sure you're on the right path.
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The Mental Shift You Need to Make
To be successful homeschooling with the Charlotte Mason Method, you'll need to make this mental shift.
Add Variety with Four Interesting Subjects
These four subjects will add interest your homeschool schedule, plus you'll be teaching your children valuable character traits and life skills.
Three Subjects You Need to Check
Make sure you're doing math, science, and language arts the Charlotte Mason way, to ensure that your children will learn effectively.
Two Ways to Feed Your Children’s Minds Every Day
Do these two things to feed your children's minds every day.
Weekly School Subjects You’ll Love
These five subjects add variety and interest to your homeschool week, but they only take a few minutes to do!
Two Foundational Charlotte Mason Methods
The Charlotte Mason method of homeschooling is becoming more and more popular, and I’m thrilled. It’s a beautiful way to give your children a wide and personal education. As parents make the decision to use Charlotte Mason, they often say…
Why Charlotte Mason is a Lifestyle
We might have started homeschooling with the Charlotte Mason Method thinking about curriculum, but it quickly becomes a wonderful way of life!
What to Do When Your Child Doesn’t Like a School Subject
"I hate math!" "I don't want to do nature study!" Your child doesn't like a school subject. What do you do now?
Charlotte Mason on a Budget
Here are some tips and ideas for doing Charlotte Mason on a budget.
How to Know Your Child Is Ready for Reading Lessons
Teaching your child to read can seem daunting, but if you look for these signs, you'll know when your child is ready.
Why You Should Include Singing in Your Homeschool Schedule
Should you include singing in your homeschool schedule? Christy Hissong joins Sonya to share how singing has impacted her homeschool journey.
Charlotte Mason Method Notebooking
Here's an overview of the notebooks that students keep in a Charlotte Mason Method homeschool.
How to Choose Substitute Living Science Books
It seems like living science books often go out of print after just a couple of years. Here are some ways you can find a substitute book.
5 Tips for a Smooth Homeschool Morning
Here are five ways you can set yourself up for a smooth homeschool morning every day.
Literature Discussions the Charlotte Mason Way
With upper level literature, students need to discuss genre, themes, plot, character, and more. How can we do this in a Charlotte Mason way?
10 Tips for Reading Aloud
Find out how you can become your child's favorite book narrator! Here are 10 tips for reading aloud well.
How to Cultivate the Joy of Reading
As parents we want our children to enjoy reading. Here's how you can set your child up to love reading for life.
What Is Twaddle?
What is twaddle? What does it mean to avoid twaddle in your home school?
Why Repeat History Time Periods?
Amber O'Neal Johnston joins Sonya to talk about why history is so interesting with the Charlotte Mason homeschool approach.
What Your Preschooler Really Needs
Here is what your preschooler really needs from you between ages 3 and 5, and what will truly prepare your preschooler for first grade.
10 Ways to Keep Homeschool Interesting
Keep your homeschool schedule fresh and interesting with enrichment subjects! These 10 ideas are easy, fun, and add variety to your day.
The Secret to Planning Your Homeschool Day
Here's how to arrange your homeschool day to maximize your children's ability to focus and pay attention.
Homeschooling a Single Child with the Charlotte Mason Method
Christy Hissong joins Sonya to talk about what adjustments you might need to make to homeschool with a single child.
Homeschool Schedule — How You Can Finish Lessons by Lunch
Here's how you can organize your homeschool schedule so that lessons are done by lunchtime—it's all due to the Charlotte Mason Method!
How Should Children Learn?
Find out the way to teach that effectively leads children to love learning for a lifetime.
What Should Children Learn?
What should children learn in your home school? Here are the subjects you should include in your schedule.
Why Should Children Learn?
Why do children need to learn? It's a foundational question that all homeschool parents should ask.
Does Charlotte Mason Work for Boys?
Is Charlotte Mason homeschooling only for girls? Karen Smith, mother of three boys, joins Sonya to talk about how Charlotte Mason worked for her family.
The Benefits of Music Study
Christy Hissong joins Sonya to share about the benefits of enjoying music as part of your homeschool day.
5 Lifelong Habits in Charlotte Mason Homeschooling
Just by using Charlotte Mason methods in your home school, your children will gain these five key good habits that will guide them for life!
Why We Study the Arts
Richele and Sonya talk about why we study the arts, and what enrichment these subjects can bring to our home schools.
5 Tips for Planning Your Charlotte Mason Homeschool
Five great tips for planning your Charlotte Mason homeschool.
What to Do When Last Year’s Homeschool Plan Is Unfinished
You're at the end of a school year but you haven't quite finished a book. What should you do?
How to Nurture Your Preschooler While Homeschooling Older Children
Charlotte Mason told us to give preschoolers a full six years to explore before formal lessons. But how can you fit that in while you're doing formal lessons with older children?
How to Guide Older Children in Independent Leisure Reading
How do you approach leisure reading when you don't have time to pre-read every book for your older child?
Is 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.
Technology and Charlotte Mason Homeschooling
Sonya and Doug discuss what role, if any, technology can play in a Charlotte Mason homeschool.
How Dad Can Help with Charlotte Mason Homeschooling
Here are 10 ways that dads can get involved with Charlotte Mason homeschooling.
What 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.
Nature Journaling: Where Science, Writing, Poetry, and Art Come Together
Keeping a nature journal the way Charlotte Mason suggested incorporates so many disciplines!
Overcoming Cultural Objections to Homeschooling
Amber O'Neal Johnston shares how she had to overcome cultural objections to homeschooling, and why that matters to all of us homeschoolers.
How to Know If You’re Doing Too Much
How can you tell if you are doing too much in your homeschool? Here are five things to check in on.
Is 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.
Do 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!
How to Choose a Homeschooling Style
Here are three things to consider when you evaluate an approach to homeschooling.
Why Your Student Needs Science Labs
Here are the benefits your student will miss if you skip the science labs in upper level science courses.
Charlotte Mason Homeschooling with ADHD
With its emphasis on a habit of attention, does Charlotte Mason work for homeschooling with ADHD?
Why Reminding Your Child Doesn’t Work
Reminding 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.
Don’t Repeat Yourself
Charlotte Mason told us to read a lesson or give a directive only once. Is this unrealistic? Is it ever okay to repeat yourself?