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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?
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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?
Education Is a Life Now
Is education for the future, or does it benefit your child right now?
Following Charlotte Mason’s Personal Schedule for 30 Days
Richele Baburina tried Charlotte Mason's personal schedule for 30 days. She and Sonya chat about what she learned from the experience.
5 Tips for a Smooth Christmas Break
Sonya shares five tips from Charlotte Mason that will help you make sure your Christmas break is a smooth one.
Including Your Heritage During the Holidays
Amber O'Neal Johnston joins Sonya to talk about bringing your family's heritage to the holidays.
Creating a Nourishing Holiday Atmosphere
Laura Pitney joins Sonya to talk about how we can nourish our children's hearts during the holidays.
How to Expand on Picture Study
Richele joins Sonya to share how older students can expand on picture study to go deeper into art appreciation.
How to Explain Charlotte Mason to your Relatives
It's something we homeschoolers think about especially around the holidays: How are we going to explain Charlotte Mason to our relatives?
Favorite Nature Study Tools
Karen Smith joins Sonya to talk about her favorite tools for nature study.
Tips for Narration with Multiple Children
Here are some tips for using the wonderful Charlotte Mason method of narration when you have multiple children.
How to Start Written Narration
The 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.
How Charlotte Mason Narration Grows With Your Child
Narration is more than just telling back what you heard! Here are four types of narration and how this brilliant method grows with your child.
How Much To Read Before Asking for a Narration
One of the keys to success with Charlotte Mason narration is how much you're reading beforehand.
5 Steps to Successful Narration
Here's how to set your child up for success when you ask for a narration after a homeschool lesson.
3 Reasons You Should Use Charlotte Mason Narration
Why should we do narration instead of traditional assessment methods like fill-in-the-blank or multiple choice? Here are three reasons why narration is a better way.
The Charlotte Mason Way to Teach Multiplication Tables
Richele Baburina guides you through teaching multiplication tables in a Charlotte Mason math lesson.