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Pre-Reading Your Students’ Books
Sonya chats with Amber O'Neal Johnston about why it's important to pre-read and strategies for staying ahead.
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Organizing Your Home Library
Sonya and Laura discuss how they organize their home libraries.
Relations: Core Values of Charlotte Mason
There’s a big difference between recognizing someone and having a relationship with the person.
6 Discipline Mistakes Parents Make
Sonya is joined by Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan to talk about six mistakes parents can make when they're trying to cultivate a habit of obedience.
Like Riding a Bike
Homeschooling the Charlotte Mason way is a skill that can be learned.
Nature Study Obstacles
Sonya is joined by Karen Smith to talk about overcoming some common nature study obstacles.
Ideas: Core Values of Charlotte Mason
Ideas are like seeds that grow and bear fruit in your child’s life.
Before You Switch Curriculum
Amber O'Neal Johnston joins Sonya to discuss what you should think about before you change curriculum.
Favorite Living Books about Europe
Here's how to take a trip to Europe through some great living books.
You Are Much More Than a Number
Here is an idea that our children need to hear often, perhaps especially around the holidays.
Self-Education: Core Values of Charlotte Mason
Who’s doing the most work in your home school: the teacher or the student?
Your Questions Answered: Does Best Effort Kill Love of Learning?
Are we killing the love of learning in our children by requiring them to put forth their best effort?
Favorite Living Books about North America
Sonya shares her favorite living books about North America.
Using All Your Senses in Nature Study
Sonya chats with Karen Smith about how we can expand our nature study by using all our senses.
Nourishment: Core Values of Charlotte Mason
There's a big difference between exercising the mind and feeding the mind.
I Can’t Believe You Just Said That
Sonya chats with author Ginger Hubbard and podcast host Katy Morgan about parenting and how we can help our children (and ourselves) grow.
Favorite Living Books About Asia
Sonya shares some great living books about the continent of Asia.
Life: Core Values of Charlotte Mason
Let's talk about what it means when we say that education is a life.
Nature Study — But I’m Afraid of Nature!
How do you deal with a nature fear? Karen Smith and Laura Pitney join Sonya to discuss this question.
The Secret to Planning Your Homeschool Day
Here’s the secret to getting through your lessons without needing big breaks. Planning and scheduling your homeschool studies involve several steps. Five steps, really. First, you start with the big overview, then zoom in on this year; then I like…
Favorite Living Books about Africa
Sonya shares some of her favorite living books to help your children learn about the people who live on the continent of Africa.
Teaching in a Charlotte Mason Co-op
Sonya chats with Laura Pitney about how teaching in a co-op setting differs from teaching in your home school, and how you can make the most of your co-op teaching time.
Starting a Charlotte Mason Co-op
Don't have a Charlotte Mason co-op near you? Here are some ideas for starting one.
Discipline: Core Values of Charlotte Mason
You don't have to be perfect to work on good habits with your children, you just need to be intentional.
Favorite Living Science Books for Grades 4–6
Karen Smith shares some of her favorite living science books for grades 4–6.
The Excitement of a Charlotte Mason Co-op
Sonya chats with Laura about why so many homeschoolers love Charlotte Mason co-ops.
Atmosphere: Core Values of Charlotte Mason
Your child will learn a lot from having natural, first-hand experiences with the people and things in your home.
Homeschool Communities
Sonya chats with Amber O'Neal Johnston about how homeschool communities can enhance and support what you're doing at home.
Favorite Living Science Books for Grades 1–3
Karen 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.
End-of-School-Year Organizing Ideas
Sonya chats with Laura about how to stay organized at the end of the school year.
Balance: Core Values of Charlotte Mason
Think of education like a three-legged stool. You need all three legs to stay balanced.
Nature Study in the Summer
Sonya chats with Karen Smith about some things to look for when you do nature study in the summer.
Favorite Living Books about South and Central America
Here are some of my favorite books for learning about the cultures of South and Central America.
Moving While Homeschooling
Trying to homeschool while moving into a new house? Laura has some great encouragement for you.
Respect: Core Values of Charlotte Mason
We often talk about "respect the child as a person." Here's what it looks like.
Homeschooling and Working from Home
Sonya and Amber O'Neal Johnston discuss how to balance homeschooling and working from home.
Favorite Living Books about the Middle East
Sonya shares her favorite living books about the Middle East.
3 Keys to Organizing Your Home School
Sonya and Laura take a look at three key areas that need to be organized to keep your home school functioning smoothly.
Authority and Obedience: Core Values of Charlotte Mason
Charlotte Mason had a very balanced view of authority and obedience. Let’s talk about it. We have begun a tour, looking at the core values that Charlotte Mason educators hold dear. These are the guiding principles upon which Charlotte built…
Learning As You Homeschool with Charlotte Mason
Sonya is joined by Amber O'Neal Johnston to talk about learning as you go while homeschooling the Charlotte Mason way.
Your Questions Answered: The Place of Fun in a Charlotte Mason Education
Is there a place for fun activities in a Charlotte Mason education?
Possibilities: Core Values of Charlotte Mason
The main message for today is “Don’t lose hope.” We have embarked on a tour of the ideas and values that form the core of a Charlotte Mason education. When we have these core values clearly embedded in our hearts…
10 Ways a Charlotte Mason Education Prepares a Student for a STEM Career
Let's look at ten ways a Charlotte Mason education can prepare a student for success in a STEM field.
STEM and a Charlotte Mason Education
Sonya discusses how the current STEM emphasis aligns, or doesn't align, with a Charlotte Mason education.
More Great Resources for Teaching Bible
Recently I shared my favorite living books for teaching Bible. Today I want to expand on that topic and share with you more great resources for teaching Bible. These are not living books in and of themselves, but they will…
Your Questions Answered: When School Seems Pointless
Sonya and Laura share some ideas for what to do when your child says that school is pointless.
Personhood: Core Values of Charlotte Mason
What do you see when you look at your child? Here’s what Charlotte Mason would like you to see. Charlotte Mason created a list of 20 core values, 20 key principles that formed the foundation on which her approach to…
Worldschooling
When we think about homeschooling, we often limit it to what we do within our four walls, or at least within our community. But what better way is there to learn about the people in the world and make relations…
Favorite Living Books for Teaching Bible
In previous posts I have shared my favorite books for teaching history, and many of you said you appreciate those book reviews and would like more recommendations covering other subjects as well. So today I’m sharing some great living books…
Your Questions Answered: Let’s Just Get Through This
Have you ever told your child, "Let's just get through this" schoolwork? Sonya and Laura discuss positive ways to approach that situation.