The Process of Shaping: I Am, I Can, I Ought, I Will, part 1This week we start on a new series, looking at Charlotte Mason’s motto for students: “I am, I can, I ought, I will.” We will take a few weeks to look at each of those phrases, mull over what it…Sonya ShaferJune 1, 2011
The Lens of a Label: I Am, I Can, I Ought, I Will, part 2Last week we introduced Charlotte’s motto for students and how it emphasizes helping our children to grow in all areas, not just academics. In this post, let’s look a little deeper at the first phrase: I am. The other day…Sonya ShaferJune 8, 20113 Comments
For Their Own Good: I Am, I Can, I Ought, I Will, part 3Last week we looked at the I am part of the motto and the importance of seeing your child as a person. This week let’s talk a little about how you can help your child realize I can. You’ve probably…Sonya ShaferJune 15, 2011
A Cultivated Conscience: I Am, I Can, I Ought, I Will, part 4We hope these little thoughts on Charlotte Mason’s motto for students are encouraging you as you educate the whole persons who live in your house. So far we’ve looked at I am and I can. Today let’s talk a little…Sonya ShaferJune 22, 20111 Comment
Strengthening the Will: I Am, I Can, I Ought, I Will, part 5As we wrap up our series on Charlotte Mason’s motto for students, let’s look at how we can help our children strengthen their wills to do hard things—I am, I can, I ought, I will. Remember, Charlotte urged parents to…Sonya ShaferJune 29, 20112 Comments
