Sonya Shafer

Joined: April 19, 2006
Articles: 905
Comments: 658

Charlotte Mason Method

What to Do When Charlotte Mason Methods Don’t Work

Sometimes homeschooling just doesn't seem to work. Sonya is joined by Amber O'Neal Johnston to discuss what to do when you or your children are struggling with a Charlotte Mason method.

Sonya Shafer
April 6, 2022

Charlotte Mason Method, Habits

Habits Q & A: Habits with Multiple Children

What’s the best way to approach habit training with multiple children in the family?

Sonya Shafer
March 30, 2022

Charlotte Mason Method, Narration

Attention: Core Values of Charlotte Mason

Here's a simple way you can encourage the habit of attention in every lesson.

Sonya Shafer
March 23, 2022
1 Comment

Charlotte Mason Method, Encouragement, Books & Resources, Education Is, Homeschool Planning

Teach the Child

You can make adjustments to your homeschool curriculum. You have permission.

Sonya Shafer
March 16, 2022
9 Comments

Charlotte Mason Method, Special Needs, Parenting, Habits

Habits Q & A: Special Needs; One at a Time

How do you cultivate good habits but also a flexible mind-set in an autistic child? How do you focus on only one habit with several children?

Sonya Shafer
March 9, 2022
4 Comments

Charlotte Mason Method

Charlotte Mason in Three Words

What three words would you use to describe the Charlotte Mason approach? Here's how Charlotte described it.

Sonya Shafer
March 2, 2022

Charlotte Mason Method

Knowledge: Core Values of Charlotte Mason

There's a difference between knowledge and information.

Sonya Shafer
February 23, 2022

Charlotte Mason Method, Science

Science through the Grades

Sonya is joined by Karen Smith for an overview of how to teach science the Charlotte Mason way all through the grades.

Sonya Shafer
February 16, 2022
7 Comments

Charlotte Mason Method, Parenting, Habits

Habits Q & A: Consequences

Here are four steps to help you come up with effective consequences.

Sonya Shafer
February 9, 2022
5 Comments

Charlotte Mason Method

Charlotte Mason When You Don’t Homeschool

Here are some ideas for how you can incorporate Charlotte Mason’s philosophy and methods into your home even if you are not homeschooling.

Sonya Shafer
February 2, 2022
2 Comments

Charlotte Mason Method

Generous, Variety, Literary: Core Values of Charlotte Mason

Sonya discusses three hallmarks of a good curriculum.

Sonya Shafer
January 26, 2022

Living Books, Charlotte Mason Method

Organizing a Large Home Library

Sonya talks with Karen Smith about how she organizes her large home library.

Sonya Shafer
January 19, 2022
3 Comments

Charlotte Mason Method, Habits, Parenting

Habits Q & A: Introduction to Habit Training

Sonya begins a new series answering questions about habit training.

Sonya Shafer
January 12, 2022

Charlotte Mason Method, Books & Resources, Living Books

Pre-Reading Your Students’ Books

Sonya chats with Amber O'Neal Johnston about why it's important to pre-read and strategies for staying ahead.

Sonya Shafer
January 5, 2022
1 Comment

Charlotte Mason Method, Living Books

Organizing Your Home Library

Sonya and Laura discuss how they organize their home libraries.

Sonya Shafer
December 29, 2021
4 Comments

Charlotte Mason Method

Relations: Core Values of Charlotte Mason

There’s a big difference between recognizing someone and having a relationship with the person.

Sonya Shafer
December 22, 2021
1 Comment

Charlotte Mason Method, Parenting

6 Discipline Mistakes Parents Make

Sonya is joined by Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan to talk about six mistakes parents can make when they're trying to cultivate a habit of obedience.

Sonya Shafer
December 15, 2021
2 Comments

Charlotte Mason Method, Encouragement

Like Riding a Bike

Homeschooling the Charlotte Mason way is a skill that can be learned.

Sonya Shafer
December 8, 2021

Charlotte Mason Method, Nature Study

Nature Study Obstacles

Sonya is joined by Karen Smith to talk about overcoming some common nature study obstacles.

Sonya Shafer
December 1, 2021

Charlotte Mason Method

Ideas: Core Values of Charlotte Mason

Ideas are like seeds that grow and bear fruit in your child’s life.

Sonya Shafer
November 24, 2021