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Category Charlotte Mason Method
Charlotte Mason method homeschool posts.
How to Do Picture Study
Picture study is a simple but effective way to add art appreciation to your homeschool schedule.
Your Questions Answered: Common CM Homeschool Mistakes
Recently, Sonya Shafer and Laura Pitney and Karen Smith sat down to discuss this question: What are one or two (or three, four, whichever we get to) common homeschool mistakes that get in the way of success with the Charlotte…
Favorite Modern Times History Books for the Family
I must admit that I’m somewhat partial to old books. But when you’re teaching modern history, you have to find some new favorites. And I’m happy to tell you about some real gems that I’ve found and can heartily recommend…
Winter Nature Study
Sonya is joined by Karen Smith to talk about how to do nature study when it's cold outside.
How to Do Narration
Here's how to do narration: a foundational Charlotte Mason method.
Homeschooling Overseas with the Charlotte Mason Method
It seems like more and more people are traveling and expanding their horizons around the world. We often get asked for advice and practical tips from families who are planning to live and homeschool overseas. The Charlotte Mason Method can…
Our Wills and God’s Will
We’ve spent several blog posts talking about the way of the will and how to strengthen the will so it will be able to choose to do what is right, even when it’s hard. I’ve really enjoyed these weeks of…
Favorite Early Modern History Books for Grades 10–12
I remember my high school history books. They were nothing like these beauties! My history textbooks were full of summaries and facts. These are full of ideas and people and fascinating narratives that make the events of the past come…
I Am, I Can, I Ought, I Wish I Did
This morning my alarm went off as scheduled. I squinted my eyes part-way open and took in the dark room and the cold rain pattering against the window. It was a dreary day, but it was warm and cozy under…
Your Questions Answered: Christmas Season Edition
A well-rounded Charlotte Mason education involves living ideas from great books, the discipline of good habits, and the atmosphere of our homes. We’d like to focus on that third aspect today. My friend and co-worker Laura Pitney is here to…
Favorite Early Modern Books for Grades 7–9
I love being surrounded by great books! My father recently made me two more bookcases, so I’ve been happily reshuffling and reorganizing my collection of history and literature books. That’s one of my favorite tasks: handling and organizing my books.…
3 Ways to Develop Willpower
Right off the bat, some of you may be thinking, “Strengthen my child’s will? I don’t need to strengthen it. He’s a strong-willed child already!” And that may be the case, but don’t jump to any conclusions. You might want…
Your Questions Answered: Fitting in the Good Stuff
My friend and co-worker Laura Pitney is joining me to talk about all of those wonderful enrichment subjects. Here’s the question to discuss today: “There are so many enriching subjects in a Charlotte Mason approach: picture study, music study, nature…
Favorite Early Modern Books for Grades 4–6
The Early Modern time period includes many fascinating people and events. And what better way to study them than through living books—books that make them come alive in your child’s mind; books that touch their emotions and fire their imaginations;…