Nature Journaling: Where Science, Writing, Poetry, and Art Come TogetherKeeping a nature journal the way Charlotte Mason suggested incorporates so many disciplines!Richele BaburinaMarch 13, 2024
Overcoming Cultural Objections to HomeschoolingAmber O'Neal Johnston shares how she had to overcome cultural objections to homeschooling, and why that matters to all of us homeschoolers.Sonya ShaferMarch 6, 20241 Comment
How to Know If You’re Doing Too MuchHow can you tell if you are doing too much in your homeschool? Here are five things to check in on.Sonya ShaferFebruary 28, 2024
Is It Too Late to Start Homeschooling with the Charlotte Mason Method?It's not too late to start Charlotte Mason, but you may want to keep these five things in mind as you make the switch.Sonya ShaferFebruary 21, 2024
Do You Need to Teach Your Child to Read Before 1st Grade?Do you need to teach your child to read before 1st Grade? The answer may surprise you!Sonya ShaferFebruary 14, 20241 Comment
How to Choose a Homeschooling StyleHere are three things to consider when you evaluate an approach to homeschooling.Sonya ShaferFebruary 7, 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
Charlotte Mason Homeschooling with ADHDWith its emphasis on a habit of attention, does Charlotte Mason work for homeschooling with ADHD?Sonya ShaferJanuary 24, 20245 Comments
Why Reminding Your Child Doesn’t WorkReminding a child after you've told her what to do will set up a habit of waiting for you to remind her! Here's what to do instead.Sonya ShaferJanuary 17, 20244 Comments
Don’t Repeat YourselfCharlotte Mason told us to read a lesson or give a directive only once. Is this unrealistic? Is it ever okay to repeat yourself?Sonya ShaferJanuary 10, 20242 Comments
Education Is a Life NowIs education for the future, or does it benefit your child right now?Sonya ShaferJanuary 3, 2024
Following Charlotte Mason’s Personal Schedule for 30 DaysRichele Baburina tried Charlotte Mason's personal schedule for 30 days. She and Sonya chat about what she learned from the experience.Sonya ShaferDecember 27, 20234 Comments
5 Tips for a Smooth Christmas BreakSonya shares five tips from Charlotte Mason that will help you make sure your Christmas break is a smooth one.Sonya ShaferDecember 20, 20231 Comment
Including Your Heritage During the HolidaysAmber O'Neal Johnston joins Sonya to talk about bringing your family's heritage to the holidays.Sonya ShaferDecember 13, 2023
Creating a Nourishing Holiday AtmosphereLaura Pitney joins Sonya to talk about how we can nourish our children's hearts during the holidays.Sonya ShaferDecember 6, 2023