Teaching Writing: Subject by Subject, Part 15When we talk about writing, we usually have one or both of these aspects in mind: handwriting and composition. Let’s look at each one and outline how Charlotte Mason approached them. : Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS |…Sonya ShaferApril 27, 20162 Comments
Delightful HandwritingIt seems that children naturally want to make their mark as they grow. The tinies smear their highchair tray with sauces and puddings to explore what it might look like; the little ones scribble with crayons on any surface in…Sonya ShaferOctober 5, 20113 Comments
Copywork, Transcription, Dictation: Language Arts, part 7In studying to put together our new book, Hearing and Reading, Telling and Writing: A Charlotte Mason Language Arts Handbook, I was once again amazed at the way Charlotte could take a simple idea and pack it full of benefits.…Sonya ShaferOctober 13, 20102 Comments
Composition the Charlotte Mason Way: Language Arts, part 5If I were to ask you to write about your favorite kitchen appliance, your brain would begin working right away. In fact, you’re probably picturing your favorite appliance in your mind’s eye right now. Your mind would think of all…Sonya ShaferSeptember 29, 20106 Comments
A Book of MottoesLike many of you, I enjoy reading the Mitford books by Jan Karon. But you may be surprised to hear which one is my favorite: Patches of Godlight, a journal of quotes and mottoes that the fictional Father Tim has…Sonya ShaferJanuary 28, 2009
Copywork ManuscriptsCharlotte’s method of copywork for teaching writing is terrific. We especially love her emphasis on copying meaningful content right from the start. None of this “Fill this page with A’s” stuff for our children! However, we did notice that beginning…Sonya ShaferSeptember 26, 20053 Comments
