How to Choose Substitute Living Science BooksIt seems like living science books often go out of print after just a couple of years. Here are some ways you can find a substitute book.Katie ThackerSeptember 18, 2024
Why Your Student Needs Science LabsHere are the benefits your student will miss if you skip the science labs in upper level science courses.Sonya ShaferJanuary 31, 20242 Comments
Favorite Nature Study ToolsKaren Smith joins Sonya to talk about her favorite tools for nature study.Sonya ShaferNovember 15, 2023
Why Should We Study Insects?We often get asked, "Why should we study insects and bugs? Karen Smith joins Sonya to explain what you're missing when you skip over this fascinating part of God's creation.Sonya ShaferSeptember 6, 2023
How to Balance Science Lessons with Nature StudyFind out what the difference is between science lessons and nature study, and how to balance the two in a Charlotte Mason homeschool.Sonya ShaferMarch 29, 2023
4 Steps to Great Nature StudyKaren Smith joins Sonya to share four steps to great nature study.Sonya ShaferJuly 27, 2022
Charlotte Mason Science for PreschoolersSonya is joined by Karen Smith to talk about how we can introduce science concepts to our preschoolers the Charlotte Mason way.Sonya ShaferJune 29, 2022
Science through the GradesSonya is joined by Karen Smith for an overview of how to teach science the Charlotte Mason way all through the grades.Sonya ShaferFebruary 16, 20227 Comments
Favorite Living Science Books for Grades 4–6Karen Smith shares some of her favorite living science books for grades 4–6.Sonya ShaferJuly 21, 20211 Comment
Favorite Living Science Books for Grades 1–3Karen Smith shares some of her favorite living science books for grades 1–3 that will give your child a gentle introduction to the wonders of God's Creation.Sonya ShaferJune 23, 20211 Comment
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…Sonya ShaferSeptember 17, 20193 Comments
Nature Study and Science: Is There a Difference?We hear a lot about nature study as one of Charlotte Mason’s key methods. And it is a key activity for learning. The question is sometimes asked, though: Is nature study all you do for science? Let’s talk a bit…Sonya ShaferApril 5, 2017
Teaching Science: Subject by Subject, Part 12Charlotte Mason used a two-faceted approach to teaching science that was very effective: systematic studies and spontaneous discovery. The systematic studies were accomplished through reading and narrating living science books. The spontaneous facet was added through doing nature study. :…Sonya ShaferMarch 29, 2016
Two New Nature CompanionsWe mentioned last time how helpful it is to have some resources to assist you in making new acquaintances and getting to know them better in nature study. Today we’re happy to announce two new resources designed to do just…Sonya ShaferMarch 24, 2015
New Audiobook of Outdoor SecretsIt seems that more and more homeschoolers are using audiobooks. It makes sense when you think about it, especially for those of us using the Charlotte Mason Method. We read a lot of books, and we keep an ongoing list…Sonya ShaferDecember 7, 2011
