I Can RelateFleece. Dyeing. Carding. Spinning. A year ago I recognized those words and could define them accurately. But in the past several months my oldest daughter has taken up dyeing and spinning as a hobby. Now when I hear someone mention…Sonya ShaferMarch 12, 20096 Comments
Choosing Books Like a ConnoisseurIt’s rather entertaining to watch shoppers in the produce section. Some approach a fruit stand with fear and trepidation. They know they’re supposed to be picky about which mangos they buy, but they haven’t the foggiest idea how to tell…Sonya ShaferMarch 18, 20093 Comments
Using Living Books EffectivelyToday is grocery day at our house. And you can be sure that after last time’s post, I’m going to be picky in the produce section. But you know, bringing home that delightful food is just the first step. It’s…Sonya ShaferMarch 26, 20095 Comments
Hands-on Learning in the Charlotte Mason MethodMany people equate living books with the Charlotte Mason method. And that’s well and good. Living books are a big part of her approach, as we’ve discussed during recent posts. But a Charlotte Mason education is not based just on…Sonya ShaferApril 1, 2009
Four Methods to Avoid in Charlotte Mason HomeschoolingThe past few weeks we’ve been talking about feeding our children’s natural curiosity and desire for knowledge by using living books and natural things. Those Charlotte Mason methods help our children form relations that result in true education. But did…Sonya ShaferApril 8, 2009
When Grades Are NecessaryLast week we highlighted the four schooling methods that Charlotte Mason said to avoid. One of those methods is the practice of giving grades. We’ve received several inquiries from our readers with great questions about how avoiding grades would look…Sonya ShaferApril 18, 2009
New Books & Things Seminar on DVDAs we mentioned last week, we are very excited about a newly-completed project. Our Books & Things Seminar is now available on DVD! Charlotte noted how an education based on books and things can simplify our home schools. Using good…Sonya ShaferMay 5, 2010
