Charlotte Mason Method, Homeschool Planning, EncouragementHow 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
Charlotte Mason Method, Education IsEducation 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
Parenting, Charlotte Mason Method, Seasonal InspirationCreating 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
Art, High School, Charlotte Mason MethodHow 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
Encouragement, Charlotte Mason MethodHow to Explain Charlotte Mason to your RelativesIt's something we homeschoolers think about especially around the holidays: How are we going to explain Charlotte Mason to our relatives?Sonya ShaferNovember 22, 20231 Comment
Nature Study, Science, Charlotte Mason MethodFavorite Nature Study ToolsKaren Smith joins Sonya to talk about her favorite tools for nature study.Sonya ShaferNovember 15, 2023
Charlotte Mason Method, NarrationTips for Narration with Multiple ChildrenHere are some tips for using the wonderful Charlotte Mason method of narration when you have multiple children.Sonya ShaferNovember 8, 2023
Charlotte Mason Method, NarrationHow to Start Written NarrationThe transition from oral to written narration can be tricky to navigate. Here are some tips for how to start written narration, when to do it, and how to smooth the way.Sonya ShaferNovember 1, 2023
Charlotte Mason Method, Narration, FeaturedHow Charlotte Mason Narration Grows With Your ChildNarration is more than just telling back what you heard! Here are four types of narration and how this brilliant method grows with your child.Sonya ShaferOctober 25, 2023
Charlotte Mason Method, NarrationHow Much To Read Before Asking for a NarrationOne of the keys to success with Charlotte Mason narration is how much you're reading beforehand.Sonya ShaferOctober 18, 2023