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Charlotte Mason method homeschool posts.

Reading History Different Culture

How to Read History

When I was a little girl, I would go visit my grandparents once or twice a year. I quickly figured out that things at my grandparents’ house were different from my own house. They had different-looking furniture; they watched different…

Charlotte Mason Early Modern History Books Grades 1-3

Favorite Early Modern Books for Grades 1–3

Today I’d like to share some of my favorite living books for early elementary students, those in grades 1–3, covering history during the years of 1550–1850 or so. I’m going to share titles for both American history and world history…

Charlotte Mason Method Nature Walk Nature Study

Nature Walk or Nature Study?

In a Charlotte Mason Homeschool, we know we should do nature study once a week, or is that a nature walk once a week? What’s the difference, anyway? Let’s figure this out. Joining me today is my longtime friend and…

Will Power Good Habit

The Way of the Will

I was recently talking with a group of parents, and in the course of our time together, I mentioned how important it is to make sure our young adults know how the will works. Well, all of the parents in…

Charlotte Mason History Lesson Plans

Using the 6-Year History Cycle

In this post I want to show you a little technique that I use to help me think through, adjust, and fine tune our history cycle to fit different family situations. We’re going to answer this question: Why do you…

Charlotte Mason Good Habits Best Effort

Working On Best Effort During the Summer

We talked last time about how the summer months can be a great time to give focused effort in habit-training, even if you’re taking that time off from schoolwork. Especially if you’re taking that time off from schoolwork! When you…