A Flowing StreamOnce upon a time there was a little village nestled at the foot of snow-capped mountains. Its greatest treasure was a sparkling, life-giving stream that flowed right down the center. The people who lived near that stream were happy and…Sonya ShaferMay 30, 20171 Comment
Keeping Your Balance, 2017–18 Calendar JournalBalance is a needful, but often elusive, state. We yearn for it, yet often we don’t consciously think about it until it’s gone. When life is humming along smoothly, we don’t usually focus on possible tweaks and changes we may…Sonya ShaferMay 23, 2017
You Need All Three: Atmosphere, Discipline, and LifeIf you have ever sat on a three-legged stool, you know how important the three legs are to keeping your balance. Take away any of the legs and the stool becomes unstable. It’s the same with a Charlotte Mason education.…Sonya ShaferMay 16, 20176 Comments
Get Your Student in the WordI have a little saying that sums up my goals for my children’s Bible lessons: Get the Word in your children and your children in the Word. The first part of that goal—get the Word in your children—is done through…Sonya ShaferMay 11, 20171 Comment
New Lesson Plan Books from the Middle Ages through Modern TimesWe at SCM are committed to continue to grow and improve the resources that we offer. As our name suggests, our goal is to make it simple for you to give your children an enjoyable, quality Charlotte Mason education. Today…Sonya ShaferMay 9, 20171 Comment
How to Dish Up KnowledgeChildren need food to grow. Nutritionists tell us that the best way to feed our children for physical growth is to regularly provide good portions of a variety of healthful foods several times a day. Charlotte Mason believed that the…Sonya ShaferMay 3, 2017
